Milk is the king of foods-there should not be any hesitation about this proposition. The significant level of nutritional content of milk has made milk the king of foods. Milk is considered as the best ingredient for preserving the human health. The lactose content of milk aids in body formation and growth as well as intellectual development. Cow milk contains amino acid, various types of vitamins, and minerals like chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, iodine and selenium, etc. The composition of milk include water 86.5%, lactose 4.8%, fat 4.5%, protein 3.5%, and vitamins and minerals 0.7%.Cow milk is the source of nutrition and energy. Research findings confirmed effectiveness of milk for the prevention of cancer and heart diseases.

The annual per capita intake of milk is 242 Kg. in U.K., 241 Kg. in Australia, 254 Kg. in USA, 247 Kg. in Germany, 261 Kg. in France, 296 Kg. in Denmark, and 356 Kg. in Sweden. These figures appear to be much lower in developing countries including only 26 kg.  in some countries. Research findings also indicate that the probability of being attacked with diseases is less in case of those who take 1.5 or 2 glasses of milk daily as compared to those who take 2 glasses of milk a week.
It appears that the incidence of various diseases increase due to absence of immune capacity of body –for want of  milk or adequate quantity of milk. The formation and development of child brain vis-à-vis the development of child IQ is badly affected due to want of milk. The formation and development of bony structures is also badly affected for want of milk. According to a health prescription, the per capita daily requirement of milk is 250 ml.

The above analysis suggests that milk is a very essential food item to promote and stabilize human health. Milk should constitute an integral part of daily food basket. Milk is the king of foods.

There is a general tendency among many individuals to take medicines without any consultation with physicians. The whimsical intake of medicine is very risky and causes manifold complications.

Use of Painkiller?

Paracetamol is well known to most people as a pain killers. This medicine is used whimsically and abruptly in cold and fever and headache or any pain condition. There is normally no side effects are found in it. But excessive doses of paracetamol can cause dysfunction of livers. This paracetamol can be seriously threatening to the people who are suffering from any kidney diseases. Many other pain killers are taken by the people. The people who are suffering from arthritis are found to continue with the pain killers which are very risky for health. Pain killer may cause stomach ulcer associated with bleeding as well. The pain killer is considered as a major factor for kidney worldwide

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It is very important and urgent that the people know and understand about cancer and the various risk factors of cancer. Experiences and research findings indicate about such risk factors of cancer as stated below:

Old age:

Old age over 65 years appears to be the principal risk factor for cancer although people of all ages are vulnerable to this deadly disease.

Tobacco:

Tobacco use is associated with the cause of death from cancer. A significant number of people die from cancer each year that is related to tobacco use.

Radiation:

Ionizing radiation such as radiation from outer space, radioactive fallout (accidents at nuclear power plants or production, testing or use of atomic weapons), radon gas (radioactive gas formed in soil and rocks), x-rays and the like can cause cell damage that leads to cancer.  People exposed to radioactive fallout are most vulnerable to the risk of cancer, especially leukemia and cancers of the thyroid, breast, lung, and stomach. People who work in mines may be exposed to random to increase the risk of lung cancer.

 Sunlight:

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes from the sun and other sources causes’ early aging of the skin and skin damage that can lead to skin cancer.

Chemicals and other substances:

People involving certain jobs like painters, construction workers, or people who are working in chemical or gas industry are exposed to the risk of getting cancer.

Viruses and bacteria:

The risk of developing cancer increases when infected with certain viruses or bacteria. Specific virus or bacteria produce risks for specific type of cancers. The various types of cancers associated with virus and bacteria include cervical cancer, liver cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, stomach cancer, etc.

Hormones:

Researches indicate that menopausal hormones may increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, or blood clots.

Poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight:

Factors like poor diet, lack of enough physical activity or overweight increase the risks of cancer of colon, uterus, prostate, breast, esophagus and kidney.

Alcohol:

The taking of alcohol in overdose continuously for many years may increase the risk of getting cancers of mouth, throat, esophagus, larynx, liver and breast

Family history:

There is a risk that the cancer is passed from parent to child. The new born carries the cancer cells at birth.

General

The above description gives a salient feature of various risk factors of cancer. It is generally intended that everybody concerned should become aware and knowledgeable about cancer and various risk factors of cancer which is a serious threat to human health and safety globally; and take appropriate steps for prevention of cancer as well as treatment of cancer, as and when necessary.