Bearing a child is a complex set of changes in the female body, aimed at creating conditions for the development of the child. A woman is especially susceptible to the harmful effects of viruses and bacteria, weather changes and stress. Headache during pregnancy is difficult to treat, because all chemicals affect the baby.

What happens to a woman's body when carrying a child

A sign of pregnancy - the mother's body feels an additional load on all internal organs:

• the blood volume of the vascular bed increases;
• heartbeat quickens;
• hormonal changes occur;
• the organs of the abdomen move upward;
• a common symptom of pregnancy is anemia;
• immunity decreases.

All this leads to the fact that the body of the expectant mother becomes very susceptible to any external or internal influences. In addition, any pathological changes in the mother's body adversely affect the fetus.

Causes of cephalgia

Headache during pregnancy may occur as a result of exacerbation of pre-existing pathologies or conditions associated with childbearing. These include:

• transferred psychological stress;
• pathology of the spine;
• rise in blood pressure;
• pressure drop;
• anemia;
• viral infection;
• damage to ENT organs;
• preeclampsia.

Pregnancy and headaches often go hand in hand. The causes of cephalalgia suggest a way to eliminate it.

Viral infections. The expectant mother is especially susceptible to the harmful effects of viruses. Therefore, during this period, women are at particular risk of catching a dangerous virus. Sometimes pregnant women with a cold develop bronchitis or pneumonia. This is due to the following facts:

• the respiratory organs are compressed by an enlarged uterus and cannot fully function and fully straighten;
• the blood does not receive the necessary amount of oxygen and suffers from an excess of carbon dioxide.

With a viral infection, swollen nasal mucosa:

• interferes with full breathing;
• increased pressure in the sinuses of the nose and ear cavity;
• increased intracranial pressure.

The expectant mother will complain that:

• there is a general malaise;
• it is impossible to breathe through the nose;
• mucous appear, and then green (purulent) discharge from the nasal passages;
• the temperature rises;
• chills appear;
• profuse sweating may occur;
• starts to have a headache.

Headache in pregnant women is associated with the breakdown of the virus and the penetration of its particles into the blood. Most often, discomfort is localized in the forehead and face. The pain has an obsessive dull character, intensifies with an increase in body temperature, in bright light and sharp sounds. There may be noise in the ears, a feeling of squelching in them and near the nose.

If you look closely at such a patient, unnaturally shiny eyes are noticeable. The face becomes swollen. The mouth is slightly open to make it easier to breathe. The pulse quickens, the pressure, on the contrary, may fall. The body temperature rises.

How to measure temperature correctly? The easiest way to measure the temperature is under the arm. Before such a procedure, you need to pat your skin dry. It is better to measure this parameter with a simple mercury thermometer. The electronic thermometer sometimes shows with errors.

Cephalgia in complicated prenatal period

Headaches during pregnancy can be triggered by a violation of its normal course. A dangerous complication develops - preeclampsia.

The mother's body begins to react incorrectly to her own child. The mother's kidneys are suffering. This condition is characterized by:

• high blood pressure, especially lower (diastolic);
• gradually appearing edema;
• hands, face, whole body begin to swell;
• urine becomes cloudy.

With this pathology, the back of the head hurts. The pain is strong, bursting. Constantly accompanied by vomiting, a sharp deterioration in vision.

This condition is dangerous by the development of seizures (eclampsia). A seizure can be provoked by nervous stress, sudden excitement, and a rise in pressure. It begins with the appearance of twitching of the muscles of the face, then there are convulsions of the whole body. Consciousness in such a patient is absent. At this moment, breathing stops for a short time, the pupils dilate, the skin turns blue.

Which women are likely to develop this terrible condition? Women of the following groups are at risk of eclampsia:

• decided to become mothers for the first time in their lives too early or too late (after 40 years);
• with diabetes;
• suffer from pathology of the kidneys or liver;
• before conception, the pressure increased.

To prevent life-threatening complications, the expectant mother should be regularly observed by a doctor. When a headache occurs during pregnancy, according to a certain schedule, the doctor prescribes urine and blood tests, measures blood pressure, and appoints an examination by an ophthalmologist.

Pain in the temples

Pain in the temples during pregnancy and damage to the nervous system. They arise as a complication after any inflammatory process in the organs of the ENT system, transferred infectious inflammation, hypothermia, against the background of nervous stress. The attack can begin after washing, brushing your teeth, chewing and combing your hair, and can last up to 5-10 minutes, has a shooting character. Attacks are repeated several times in a row. Sometimes a chain of small bubbles with transparent contents appears on the skin of the face. In those places where they arise, severe itching begins.

Migraine. A migraine is characterized by an attack on one side of the head. The main reason for its occurrence is the uneven distribution of blood between the blood vessels of the brain. Spasm occurs in some vessels, blood flows to other vessels, which are forced to expand.

Provoke hemicrania (migraine):

• sleep disturbance;
• mental strain;
• alcohol;
• experiences;
• strong odors;
• stay in a stuffy room.

The attack begins with the temporal region and gradually spreads. It lasts for several hours (up to 4-5 on average), then gradually disappears. During an attack, there is increased sensitivity to bright light, nausea and vomiting. A woman has an increased urge to urinate.

In another form of migraine before an attack, the patient suddenly loses the ability to pronounce words, feels weakness in the arm and leg on one side of the body, does not feel touching the skin. Sometimes the expectant mother suddenly stops seeing or cannot look from one point to another. She begins to see double, there is a temporary strabismus. Shortly thereafter, a normal attack begins.

Survey

Doctor's advice. A doctor can help determine the cause of a headache during pregnancy. The expectant mother should immediately contact him and clearly describe all complaints. The specialist will prescribe tests.

Diagnostic method	What can be found
Measurement of blood pressure three times throughout the day	We determine fluctuations in pressure figures, fix its sharp jumps
General analysis blood	We detect signs of an inflammatory process, anemia
Analysis of urine	The appearance of protein, inflammatory changes
X-ray of the skull, spine	Dystrophic changes in bones, the consequences of injuries, the presence of tumors
Computed tomography, MRI	Bone changes, tumors, blood supply to the brain
Study of the vessels of the brain	The state of the blood supply to the brain, the presence of tumors

Very often, during the examination, old changes are found that the woman did not pay attention to before.

How to treat

It must be remembered that an attack is easier to prevent than to deal with a headache later. To do this, you need to follow simple recommendations:

• dress in things made of natural fabrics;
• avoid overheating and hypothermia;
• do not read lying down;
• after each hour of work, it is better to do a little warm-up;
• time to be examined by an ophthalmologist, if necessary, purchase glasses;
• do not self-medicate a cold.

If an attack occurs, you must:

• remove tight hairpins, hats;
• lie down comfortably;
• dim the bright light;
• turn off loud music;
• try to relax.

It is difficult to remove a headache during pregnancy due to the fact that almost all drugs cross the placenta and begin to affect the baby. Therefore, before taking any drug, a woman should:

• consult a doctor;
• study the instructions for the tablets well;
• take any chemical agent if absolutely necessary.

It should not be forgotten that only a doctor knows the correct recipe for how to deal with a headache during pregnancy.

From a headache during pregnancy, acupressure is effective. Massage points on the head and distant points. In their locations, many nerve endings are concentrated. This allows, as the ancient Chinese believed, to improve the circulation of energy throughout the body.

1. Find the occiput. The point under it is massaged 1 cm above the hairline in the hole at the edge of the muscle (they slide their fingers along the neck muscle up to the back of the head, slide along it outward and fall on this point).
2. They pass along the skin of the forehead, raise the hair up, opening the angle of their growth along the edges of the forehead. A recess is found 1-1.5 cm from the corner of the forehead towards the temporal cavity along the edge of the hair.
3. Then they find a point above the center of the eyebrow in the cavity of the frontal bone.
4. Pass to the bridge of the nose and massage the point above its center between the eyebrows.
5. After that, slide your fingers to the outer end of the eyebrow. At its very edge is another point.

If the head hurts during pregnancy from behind, choose points on the back of the head, if in front - on the forehead.

You can relieve the attack with medicinal herbs. Herbs must be chosen carefully, as they also cross the placenta and affect the baby. For expectant mothers, topical application of cabbage leaves is best.

The cabbage leaf is kneaded until juice appears and tied to the area of ​​discomfort. In the case when the sheet is dry, it is changed to another.

The expectant mother should remember that viburnum bark cannot be used to combat cephalalgia. Viburnum is able to increase the tone of the uterus, which can lead to miscarriage.

The use of pills. If all the above methods were unsuccessful, you need to take medications that include paracetamol or ibuprofen. These drugs also cross the placenta and affect the baby. However, if there is no other way out, in a single case, you can take this remedy - whether the temple or the back of the head hurts.

Often, the acquaintance of modern youth with drugs begins with smoking marijuana. In most countries, such a product is considered a light narcotic substance, but weed is prohibited in our country. Many believe that if they wish, they can give up such a “harmless” hobby at any time, but they are very mistaken.

The effects of smoking marijuana

Over the past decades, scientists have been thoroughly studying the effects of marijuana smoking. The research results already obtained are far from optimistic, because the effect of cannabinoids present in the composition of the herb leads to the development of a persistent addiction.

The products of cannabinoid metabolism during marijuana smoking accumulate in the brain and fat cell structures, remaining in them for a long time. That is why even temporary “indulgence” with weed is fraught with serious addiction, which is then quite difficult to cope with.

The consequences of such a hobby are first of all reflected in brain activity, because they are manifested by disturbances in the mental work and psyche of the smoker. In addition, weed can negatively affect the functionality of intraorganic structures. Marijuana can affect different organs in different ways, but the presence of such an effect has been repeatedly proven.

Not all people feel its effect, therefore, the effect of the drug on different people will be different, as will the consequences, which are divided into early and late. Early ones occur immediately after smoking marijuana, and later ones occur later throughout life.

Early

Early effects of use include:

• Shortness of breath and dizziness;
• Increased heart rate and jumps in blood pressure;
• A bursting sensation inside the body;
• Beginning drug addicts may experience a feeling of panic horror, but with the subsequent use of weed, such manifestations disappear, that is, the body gets used to marijuana;
• If observed, then the addict may begin uncontrollable vomiting, he falls into an unconscious state, however, there have been no deaths from weed so far;
• Soon after smoking a cigarette, a euphoric mood sets in, the drug addict “sees” pseudo-hallucinogenic pictures, which even a smoker regards as fake.

What else could be the consequences? The smoker begins to have problems with short-term memory, and in the first minutes of intoxication, the smoker is often unable to remember his thoughts. He loses the sense of real time so much that five minutes may seem to him an eternity, and an hour - five minutes.

Late

The consequences of late smoking are represented by the following conditions:

• When the narcotic effect recedes, the smoker has a wild appetite, which causes him to absorb an incredible amount of food, which can lead to digestive upset;
• When combining alcohol and marijuana, intoxication may be mild, but the intoxication of the body remains the same. A person does not get drunk, so he can drink too much, which can lead to severe alcohol poisoning.

Initially, when addictive, there are no withdrawal symptoms, the smoker feels great even without weed. For some, after a single smoking of marijuana, typical hallucinogenic manifestations, some kind of phobias or unreasonable fears such as drowning, suffocation, etc., may be present for several days.

Such states are similar to a panic attack and last about 5 minutes. With the development of dependence, such attacks become more frequent up to multiple everyday cases. Persons with a hereditary tendency to mental illness are especially susceptible to such conditions.
Effects of marijuana on the human brain:

Impact on the body

Marijuana negatively affects the body. Particularly affected are:

• Brain. It has been proven that the brain suffers quite a lot from the effects of weed. Regular smoking leads to the development of disorders in the processes of thinking and understanding. The smoker becomes incapable of abstract thinking, difficult to learn. With long-term use of marijuana, persistent memory impairment develops, panic states are often disturbed.
• Lungs. Toxic effects also affect the respiratory system. Against the background of the use of marijuana in smokers, the risks of developing pharyngitis and bronchitis, chronic pathologies and cancerous processes in bronchopulmonary structures increase. This effect is due to the fact that in the process of burning weed, carcinogenic resinous substances are released.
• Heart. Since under the influence of weed there is a pronounced increase in heart rate and pulse, and the pressure rises sharply, the likelihood of cardiovascular pathologies increases sharply.
• reproductive structures. Weed greatly affects the reproductive system of smokers of both sexes. In men, it leads to testosterone deficiency. Long-term smoking can significantly change the hormonal status, causing a serious violation in sexual development in adolescents. In adult men, under the influence of weed, sperm quality deteriorates - the total number of sperm is reduced, their motor activity decreases, and a significant part of the ejaculate is abnormal sperm. Gradually, there is a decrease in sexual desire and erectile dysfunction develops. In women, marijuana can reduce fertility, i.e., the chances of getting pregnant with weed abuse become minimal. If a pregnant woman is fond of smoking, then the probability of giving birth to a premature baby increases significantly. A large percentage of these children are born with significant abnormalities, delayed development and die in early childhood.

In addition, long-term (long-term) smoking of marijuana can adversely affect the coordination of movements, disrupts the smoker's response to natural sound and light stimuli.
On the video about the consequences of smoking marijuana for the body:

Impact on the psyche

Under the influence of marijuana, significant changes occur in the body, especially in the brain and psyche of the smoker. After weed, a euphoric state occurs, hallucinations, relaxation and loss of reality, problems are pushed aside and become insignificant. That is why smokers are increasingly turning to marijuana in order to experience all of the above again.

Over time, various ones develop imperceptibly, which are especially pronounced when the drug addict does not receive another “jamb”.

Some have uncontrollable attacks of aggression, hallucinations and panic attacks. The onset of such states is inevitable, because it has been scientifically proven that people who systematically smoke marijuana experience schizophrenia more than 5 times more often than others.

With the development of addiction to weed, a gradual degradation of the individual occurs. The smoker is no longer interested in traditional human values ​​such as family, love, career, etc. Gradually, marijuana ceases to meet the needs of the smoker, and after weed, he begins to search for harder drugs.

Smoking by the numbers

Marijuana use spread throughout the population in the 1960s. The mass use of such a drug began in European and American countries. The hippie culture has made a great contribution to the development of such drug addiction. A decade later, more than half of the students tried marijuana repeatedly, and a fifth used weed systematically - three times a week.

Marijuana use is especially dangerous for teenagers. Firstly, their puberty processes are disrupted, and secondly, the relative majority subsequently switch to “serious” drugs like its derivatives (Mescaline, LSD, etc.).

In recent years, the use of marijuana among older people has increased significantly, and among adolescents, this figure has declined significantly. So, for the period 2002-2010, cases of smoking marijuana among 12-17-year-old people fell by half, but the number of daily marijuana users among people over 20 years of age increased by 11%. The number of daily marijuana smokers among teenagers tends to decrease, which is good news.

polydrug addiction

There is a myth that smoking weed is a safe hobby. This is absolutely not true. The systematic use of marijuana causes a smoker. Gradually, resistance to the drug develops, which is why the addict ceases to receive the former satisfaction from marijuana: he does not experience relaxation and euphoria. Such a situation pushes the addict to search for a stronger drug, and he does not even think about the consequences of such a replacement.

Of course, weed alone is not capable of making a smoker switch to a stronger drug. It's just that organic systems adapt to the constant intake of certain doses of marijuana and stop responding to them with a state of drug intoxication. The addict lacks this feeling and decides to try other sources of similar pleasure on his own after quitting weed.

According to statistics, 99% of drug addicts started by smoking marijuana, and then inevitably switched to, or rather, the use of drugs of a more serious effect.

How To Overcome Bad Habits Deepak Chopra

HAPPINESS IS THE ANSWER

HAPPINESS IS THE ANSWER

The reader may get the impression that the psychology and biology of addictive behavior have been studied from all possible angles. Much of this kind of research has indeed proved to be quite valuable. However, the phenomenon of addiction in all its various forms still exists, and among some segments of the population is even becoming more common. Of course, I was not the first to suggest that an essentially spiritual approach, combined with modern scientific data - the best way successful problem solving of bad habits. I have already spoken of my appreciation for the twelve-step programs created by Alcoholics Anonymous and other organizations. Now, in conclusion, I want to offer my own twelve steps to get rid of bad habits and find true happiness in life.

In the first part, I made a distinction between joy and happiness. I have defined joy as a feeling arising from external experiences, such as finding money by chance, while happiness, by its very nature, comes from within a person. Happiness is a return to the deep harmony of body, mind and spirit - the harmony that was yours at birth and can be found again. Having restored it, a person will no longer feel the need for stimulants, depressants and all that needs to be bought, hidden, stabbed, inhaled, turned on and off.

None of this was necessary for you in childhood, when one sunny day and the love of loved ones was enough to overwhelm you with happiness. This openness to love, this ability to connect with the outside world is still with you. If you have been addicted for some time, it may seem to you that it is impossible to return to your old self. But it is possible. If you part with guilt and remorse and fill your life with happy experiences, then this is, in fact, inevitable. The tips below are designed to help you with this.

Since I in no way want these tips to be taken as commandments set in stone, I have presented them in the form of questions. Notice that in these questions there is no mention of addiction, temperance, or anything of the sort. It's just something you can do to open yourself up to health, happiness, and of course, life itself.

I encourage you to reread this list from time to time, preferably at the end of the day. If you were able to do any of the above, how did you feel as a result? If you didn't succeed today, won't you find an opportunity for it tomorrow?

1. Did you get enough sleep last night? Some people need more sleep than others. The optimal number of hours of sleep depends on your age, your mind-body type, and many other factors. But studies have shown that both excessive sleep and insomnia are symptoms of depression. Therefore, it is not surprising that many addicted people suffer from depression. If you sleep more than ten or less than six hours a night, you probably need to make some positive adjustments in this area. To learn more about sleep and its benefits, read my book Full Sleep, which is also part of the Perfect Health Library series.

2. Do you start your day with activities that strengthen your body and spirit? The first hours after waking up determine the state of your consciousness throughout the day. Try to wake up without an alarm whenever possible. But if you still need it, use a timer radio tuned to soothing music in this capacity. Do not try at all costs to start the morning by listening to the news or watching TV. Very often they carry negative information that can unsettle you from the very beginning. Ayurveda teaches that breakfast should be light. However, if you really like to eat a hearty breakfast, it is better to do so than to start the day with painful abstinence. Early morning is undoubtedly the ideal time to meditate, and if it becomes a part of your life, you will naturally prefer a light breakfast.

3. Do you enjoy your work? Insufficient self-realization at work is one of the most frequently cited causes of depression, which gives rise to addictive behavior. If you consider your work to be worthless, it is unlikely that receiving any material benefits will be able to compensate for the damage that this causes to your overall attitude towards life. It is said that a genius is one who has been able to think of an occupation for himself, and there is no doubt that a job should provide a person with an opportunity for creativity and growth. Even if you can't make a career change right now, take a look at the areas outside of your current job that you could dedicate your extra time to. I am glad that I was able to do this in relation to writing, despite the fact that for many years my entire working day was occupied by medical practice.

4. When you get angry with someone or something, could you find a constructive outlet for your feelings? Explosive and emotional manifestation of anger is often harmful, but it is equally wrong to simply hold it in and allow destructive feelings to torment you from the inside. According to Ayurveda, anger should be "digested" in the same way as everything that enters the body. A key factor in this process is the realization that it is not someone else's words and actions that give rise to anger, but you yourself. Whatever happens, the choice of reaction is yours. By learning to make these choices, you will be able to completely process anger, just as your body processes food and drink. Once you have this emotional digestion, you will be able to express your feelings to other people without hurting yourself or them.

5. Have you managed to perceive nature consciously and gratefully today? Ayurveda teaches that there is a universal life force, called in Sanskrit prana, in which all living beings draw energy. One source of prana is healthy food. However, this is by no means the only and by no means its main source. Even if you live in a city, you can keep your connection with nature by touching flowers and trees, taking time to walk in the park or by the lake, or even just being outside every day. Just planting a seed in a pot, carefully watering it and lovingly watching how a flower grows from it, you can get the richest experience of communication with nature. The degree of intelligence and awareness you give to this prana-enriching activity is truly more important than the activity itself.

6. Have you been able to find time for activities that you enjoy or exercise? Many studies over the past twenty years have shown that a certain kind of hormone called endorphins can have a very beneficial effect on the physical and emotional sphere of a person. Physical exercise is one of the most effective ways prompting the brain to release endorphins. This explains the “muscle joy” well-known to athletes. You, however, do not need to resort to grueling workouts for this. Yogic postures, described in chapter 11, are able to activate the energy centers of the body, called marmas in Ayurveda. These points serve as the basis for stimulating your inner energy. Also, keep in mind that Yoga does not require as much time and money as other types of training. Even if you devote only a few minutes a day to these activities, Yoga will have a tangible positive effect on you, similar to the effect of meditation, while strengthening your body. Improving your fitness will make you less prone to self-destructive activities.

7. Have you managed to spend at least some time in silence and solitude? Modern life is full of all sorts of "noises" which can greatly contribute to nervous imbalance. The antidote here is the ability to retreat into silence and enjoy it. Accessing the gaps of silence between your thoughts is precisely the goal of Ayurvedic meditation. What little self-discipline that meditation requires will be rewarded a hundredfold with a rich experience of calm alertness - an experience that is soothing and at the same time, paradoxically, stimulating. I am convinced that meditation is the only effective way in all respects to get rid of bad habits of any kind.

8. Have you ever laughed with pleasure today? Laughter, like speech, has many varieties. Due to stress and irritation, people forget what a happy laugh is. Much of today's humor is based on embarrassment or watching someone fail. Heartless laughter does nothing but harm; laughter, filled with warmth and happiness, has truly magical ability alleviate both emotional and physical pain. Try to think of something that has ever made you really have a hearty laugh. You may even enjoy writing down these incidents. Which of them, for example, amused you the most? These are very precious moments, and you should allow yourself to think about them whenever you are overwhelmed with negative feelings. Truly, laughter can become that healing addiction that will overcome the craving for harmful addictions.

9. Have you been able to get some rest after feeling tired or stressed out?

Many people feel as if they have never had free time, although, of course, none of us has more time than a neighbor. When eliminating Vata imbalance, which is usually caused by bad habits, give credit to your need for rest, even when it seems completely impossible.

Ayurveda teaches that there is a time of day naturally reserved for relaxation. During these hours - from six to ten both in the morning and in the evening - Kapha, the most calm and stable of the doshas, ​​dominates.

If possible, spend these hours in peace and quiet. Kapha periods are ideal for meditation. However, even after meditation, it is extremely useful to keep calm in these morning and evening hours. The world will not collapse if you don't worry about it for a while. It will likely even lead to the rest of your day going much more smoothly.

10. Were the surroundings and company pleasant enough for you when you ate? According to Ayurveda, the food itself is not as important as the emotions that accompany it. Even the feelings experienced by those who prepared this food are important. Although we have been brought up with the idea of ​​"fast food", the ability to truly enjoy food has key value in terms of true enjoyment of life. And until you learn to truly enjoy life, you will be a potential victim of bad habits and other unhealthy behaviors. Try to eat at least once a day in a really pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. According to Ayurveda, it is better for this to happen at noon.

11. Have you shown love for your friends and family today? Love can be shown in many ways. A person perceives affection best through touch, and physical contact is a truly wonderful way to express love. A huge number of ways to express affection also include a conversation, a joint meal, an evening walk, listening to music with those people who care about you, but in the turmoil of today's life it is so easy to forget about all this. Love cannot be planned in the same way that you put aside everything and set aside time for meditation. But you can deliberately be aware of your love for those close to you and find ways to freely and joyfully express these feelings at any time. There is nothing more healthy and important in life.

12. Have you ever been able to freely and joyfully receive the reciprocal love of these people? Once you realize that you are loved by many people, that your very existence is a manifestation of love, you will lose the need for addictions. Love is the greatest treasure. Nothing that causes addiction, can not be compared with it in strength.

The topics covered in this book cover only a few of the addictions prevalent in America today. There are people who are addicted to shopping, to getting into debt, to speeding in a car, to collecting, and hundreds of other activities. There are even those who are addicted to surgery. They say that we live in an addiction society, that we are addicted to addiction - and there is probably some truth in this. In the sense that addiction is the pursuit of achievement in areas where true achievement is not possible, I do consider it a defining characteristic. modern life. At the same time, I am sure that our exclusively materialistic orientation is beginning to shift towards a genuine recognition of spiritual values.

This change, more than all the amendments to the laws, more than all the punishments, gives hope that the problem of bad habits will become less acute, if not disappear altogether. If your life has been marred by this kind of behavior, the mere fact that you are reading this book indicates that an important shift is taking place in your consciousness, taking you away from the illusory pleasures that drugs and stimulants bring to which is your spiritual essence.

Step on this path right now, be proud of your sincere intention and begin to enjoy the truly limitless opportunities that every moment of your life gives.

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Give me a cigarette
For several years now, Western scientists and animal rights organizations have been sounding the alarm about the dangers to the health of pets, although this wave is unlikely to come to us in the near future. Of course, it is difficult to imagine a cat that would take a drag on a cigarette and thereby kill its immunity, but passive smoking is even more harmful for them than for humans.
For example, scientists from the Veterinary Center at Tufts University (Massachusetts) studied 180 domestic cats of various breeds and ages for 7 years. Their research showed that animals living in the homes of smokers were twice as likely to develop lymphoma, a tumor of the lymph nodes that leads to the death of the animal in the shortest possible time due to exposure to nicotine. Moreover, according to statistics, the disease kills three quarters of infected animals within only one year!
Of course, lymphoma is a very terrible fate for pets, but even without causing illness, cigarette smoke harms animals: they have difficulty breathing, watery eyes, and increased nasal discharge. In general, the entire respiratory system is under attack, and at first it is difficult to even understand what the problem is: veterinarians often prescribe treatment for fungus or allergies, when in fact cigarettes are the cause. And not only them - our smaller brothers react painfully to the combustion of any tobacco: cigar, pipe and even hookah. It does not matter how much the owner smokes, once a month or a pack of cigarettes a day, because nicotine accumulates in things, on furniture, carpets, wallpaper and in the lungs of pets. Airing does not help, even though it seems to you that they supposedly kicked out all the smoke and smell from the room - it still settles in the apartment, and at the same time on the mucous membrane and in the bronchi of its inhabitants.
As a result, four-legged "smokers", previously playful and strong, wither before our eyes, with regular ingestion of tar and nicotine into their lungs, they develop cancerous tumors and heart failure. Scientists believe that the mortality rate from passive smoking in animals is the same as in humans.

Bad habit
Many people consider the euthanasia of an animal to be wild cruelty, but at the same time they continue to smoke in their presence, dooming them to a much slower and more painful fate. Of course, each type of pet suffers from cigarette smoke in different ways, although severe and irreversible changes in the lymphatic system as a result of its inhalation occur in all types of pets, except, perhaps, fish.

cats
Particularly susceptible oncological diseases organs of the oral cavity.
As you know, cats spend most of their time washing and licking their fur, which is one of the best magnets that attracts most of the harmful substances in tobacco smoke. They constantly lick and swallow all this muck, taking nightmarish doses of carcinogens and nicotine that affect the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Also, according to statistics, cats living in a smoker's house are twice as likely as their other relatives to be oncological of the lymphatic system. Moreover, if they live with such a host under the same roof for about 5 years, their risk of getting sick triples, and if two people smoke, it quadruples. Persian cats are the most susceptible to diseases due to passive smoking.

Dogs
Subject to oncology of the lungs and nasopharynx.
The excellent sense of smell of this species of animals is at the same time their strong point and in many cases a death sentence in the presence of a smoker owner. The vast area of ​​the super-receptive nasal mucosa is very susceptible to diseases that tobacco smoke can give beautifully floating in the air. Moreover, the longer the pet’s nose, the more chances the mucosa has for this: carcinogens and nicotine are deposited in the nasal and nasopharyngeal passages and, accumulating, give a high risk of the appearance and growth of a tumor that can kill four-legged friend in less than a year. If he has a short nose, then his sniffing apparatus is much more likely to remain healthy, but the likelihood of lung cancer increases, because due to the smaller area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe nose, harmful substances penetrate into the respiratory tract and settle there. Bulldogs are especially sensitive to such diseases.

Birds
susceptible to lung cancer.
Smoke hits domestic birds more than all the others. Firstly, their respiratory system is more susceptible to the harmful effects of tobacco smoke, and, secondly, the cells do not allow them to move away from the host at a less dangerous distance. According to statistics, among the birds whose owners locomotive houses, death from pneumonia or lung cancer is simply total and catastrophic. Canaries are especially sensitive.

reptiles
Subject to asthma.
Today's popular exotic animals like lizards, snakes or turtles do not have the same mortality from cigarette smoke as cats, dogs or birds. However, asthma and reduced immunity contribute to their premature death. Iguanas and pythons are most afraid of cigarette smoke.

What to do?
Veterinarians around the world are seriously concerned about the dangers of smoking for both people and their pets, because one cigarette contains more than 400 harmful substances that adversely affect any living organism. According to them, the incidence of oncology among pets has recently become just an epidemic.
In addition, the harmful effect on the lungs of four-legged animals does not go away just like that, it takes about 7 years to completely cleanse the body of tobacco poisons, which, given the average life expectancy of dogs and cats, is equal to half of their life path. The solution is simple: stop smoking. This will not only have a positive impact on your health and the well-being of others, but will also show up well on the family budget. If parting with a cigarette is impossible for you, try smoking on the street or in the landing and not allow yourself to do this indoors in the presence of a pet. As a last resort, it will be better for him to be on the street than to have an owner who kills him with a nicotine monster.

Incredible Facts

Every zodiac sign has both strengths and weaknesses. However, if you take the male half of humanity, some signs of the zodiac are differentlots of weaknesses than the rest.

If you do not tolerate weak men and prefer to see only strong and brave machos next to you, then you should be especially careful when meeting and not particularly strive to extend relationships with representatives following zodiac signs.

Of course, one should not unequivocally consider all representatives of these signs weak and helpless, among them there are, of course, very strong personalities, however, the zodiac sign often defines character traits that a person may not use in the best way.

♓ FISH

Pisces men are not particularly stamina, usually not too active and decisive, and often shift the solution of serious problems to the fragile shoulders of their partners. Some representatives of this sign are even said to be "neither fish nor fowl." Perhaps, among the sign of Pisces, you can most of all find weak men.

They get sick often. Many representatives of the Pisces sign are very painful from childhood. And no wonder, because they are born in early spring, when nature is just waking up and mothers spend the last months before their birth with a lack of sunlight and the necessary vitamins. Perhaps the point is not only in physiology, but also in the very nature of the Pisces sign.

Pisces are very fond of getting sick, even if they claim the opposite, because it is when they are sick that they will collect all the care and attention of others! Weak Pisces men take advantage of this, sometimes deliberately feigning that they feel very bad. Although, by and large, their pain threshold is much higher than that of all other signs, so they can be really very bad!

They are more prone to bad habits. If you have seen at least one Pisces man who does not like to drink, does not smoke or has not tried any stronger substances in his life, then you are in luck! This is one of the very few strong Pisces men who have refrained from bad addictions. Basically, they all have a weakness for all sorts of psychotropic substances that allow them to escape from reality. Sometimes addiction can manifest itself in other ways, for example, in addictions to computer or gambling, women, or trite TV.

They are very vulnerable and touchy. Even if the Pisces man never cries, his emotionality can be expressed in a different way: in melancholy, sad looks and an upset look. Representatives of this sign are very sensitive, and it is very easy to offend them. They react very painfully to comments addressed to them, criticism, but most importantly, to ignorance and lack of care and sympathy.

Weak man in a relationship

♎ SCALES

In the sign of the Zodiac Libra, the main planet is the female Venus, so men of this sign are often weak representatives of the stronger sex. They have women's hobbies, love, like ladies, to admire themselves and go shopping, and also do not like to take responsibility.

They love it when the decision is left to someone else.. Although Libra men are gentle and romantic, they often experience serious discomfort when making important decisions. This does not give them enough strength, and such qualities do not speak of masculinity at all.

They are often insecure and very slow. It is sometimes quite difficult for Libra men to get along next to active and fiery ladies, especially when the latter require speed and movement from them. The slowness of Libra sometimes borders precisely on uncertainty and doubts, when the representative of the “stronger sex” constantly thinks, weighs and doubts. In the best case, a man still starts to act or makes a final choice after some time, but usually prefers to choose the simplest option.

Weaknesses of men

♍ VIRGO

Men born under the sign of Virgo are sometimes viewed with some distrust, because Virgo is a female character. And although these men are not at all distinguished by femininity and weakness of character, like many representatives of the previous two signs, nevertheless they also cannot be attributed to exclusively strong signs Zodiac.

They are too critical, grouchy and inattentive. The Virgo man is often looking for something to complain about and something to criticize, which by no means makes him attractive and strong in the eyes of the opposite sex. In the worst case, such a grumpy man will remain in splendid isolation, not caring about those who are nearby. And if you perceive criticism as something constructive and an attempt to become better, it is very difficult to live under a critical and evaluating gaze all the time.

They are incapable of adventure. Courage and adventurism are qualities that can hardly be attributed to the Virgo sign. Usually, men of this sign do not like adventures at all, because this is “roulette”, unpredictability and even danger. They are too cautious and prudent, and any uncertainty frightens them or brings discomfort.

And even if a representative of the sign of Virgo was born on the border of the signs of Leo-Virgo or with a cluster of planets in the sign of Leo, he will still remain a practitioner to a greater extent than a frivolous adventurer. Perhaps the lack of adventurism may not be a weakness at all, but if a man is afraid to take risks, eschews any experiments and does not like to improvise in his life, he will hardly be called strong and courageous.

Why is the man weak?

♉ TAURUS

The biggest weakness of the Taurus man is indulgence. Sometimes even the most purposeful and enterprising Taurus can easily succumb to temptations, whether it be delicious food or a beautiful lady. Any Taurus loves to soak up in bed, eat delicious food and do nothing in an environment that is pleasant to his heart and body. But if this outweighs his ambitious plans, this becomes a problem, because a lazy man cannot be strong.

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