Other Benefits:

•Promotes weight loss- There are new evidence that green tea can help dieters. The leaves of green tea plants help raise metabolism in body. Researchers found during a study that men who were given green tea extract with caffeine burned more calories than those given only caffeine. By increasing amount of calories burned in a 24 hour period, green tea promotes weight loss.

•Prevent tooth decay and bad breath- Green tea can help prevent tooth decay by destroying bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, in a recent study in University of Illinois, researchers have discovered that an element found in green tea decreases growth of odor-causing bacteria by 30%. They say that drinking a cup or two of green tea may help maintain fresh breath.

•Reduce smoking risks- Studies have shown that cigarette smokers who drink up to six cups of green tea daily reduces their susceptibility to risks caused by toxins emitted in cigarette smoke. In a 1997 study in University of Kansas, they were able to conclude that green tea may be reason why rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, despite 75% of them are smokers.

•Beauty remedy- Green tea may be used to freshen up face and sooth tired or strained eyes. It can be applied to spots and blemishes to lessen their visibility. Meanwhile, beauty remedies containing green tea (such as deodorants and creams) are finding their way in market.

•Antiseptic properties- Green tea is also known to treat minor cuts and rashes, and is an effective treatment for sunburn.

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Ayurvedic Prevention and Care:

Yoga and special kinds of medicines along with mediation shall be best combination to tackle this, other than realization and attitude change of people towards causes of stresses. More than these techniques, treatments with internal medicines like Manasa mitra vatakom, Saraswata Gritam, Saraswatarishtam etc and treatment procedures like Takra dhara , Ksheera dhara and Taila dhara including relaxation massages are very good for overcoming mental stress. Food stuffs like drum sticks included in menu would be good for call center employees which shall help them to stay awake at night without much strain. Also food like Milk and snake gourd and drum stick leaves at night, Ash gourd juice daily morning (before sleep- specific only for call center employees), Butter milk with a lot with curry leaves ground and mixed with it at noon, tender coconut water etc can be very effective in managing mental and physical stress. Also it is better to avoid curd & fish at night.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS:

vEvaluate other activities. Problems may be caused or aggravated by other things you do frequently. Sports, carrying children, hobbies requiring intense small work (like knitting), and excess effort/tension in other daily things may have enormous impact too. So avoid these activities, which may trigger problems to more severe intensity. vDon't tuck telephone between your shoulder and ear

vConsider voice recognition.

General suggestions:

Other ways to reduce risk of computer related injuries include: vMake sure your work space is well ventilated

vMaintain equipment, such as laser printers and photocopiers, to reduce emissions.

CHILDREN AND COMPUTERS:

Kids are at risk too with increasing hours in front of computer at home and school, using equipment that rarely is set up correctly for people their size. Parents can reduce risk of children developing computer related injuries in additional ways, including:

üSet up computer, desk, chair and keyboard to suit your child

üInstall a smaller mouse that contours to child's hand

üShow your child how to use keyboard and mouse properly and safely

üEncourage frequent breaks

üReasonably limit your child's game-playing time

üMake sure your child has enough time for other activities, such as sport.

Ayurvedic prevention and care:

Children should be helped with dietary supplements (like Flowers of Sesbania grandiflora, drum stick leaves, carrots and Grapes) and massages so that formative muscles and bones do not get bad as it is stage where maximum damage can occur and also preventive and curative efforts can be most effective.

What If I Have Symptoms of RSI?

We all have occasional aches and pains that go away in a day or two, especially when we overdo anything. But if you have symptoms listed above regularly when you are using computer, run; do not walk to your doctor or health care provider RIGHT AWAY. Dealing with this early is critical to limiting damage, and to spare you a world of hurt, trouble, and frustration. You are not overreacting: by time you have symptoms there has already been some damage done, and if you try to ignore pain you may sustain a serious injury. If your doctor doesn't seem to know much about RSI, find one who does. When you find one, listen to them and check with them about any changes you intend to make or therapy you want to try.

Remember that "RSI" is a mechanism of injury, not a diagnosis. Where or how seriously you are injured, and how best to treat it, varies immensely from person to person. Also, many systemic disorders such as diabetes can mimic or exacerbate RSI, and these can be ruled out by medical tests, so don't go chasing a treatment you may have heard about UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN A DOCTOR.

Last but not least, PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY. Pain is your body yelling that it is in big trouble but learning what is comfortable or awkward for your body before you are in pain may prevent injury.

Look to nature - it adopts. So can you.

An article by Dr. G. Geetha Krishnan MD, Chief Physician,