Elqalatawy-View of Health

Carbohydrates to Lose Weight Permanently

2009-12-03T12:26:00.000+02:00

If you want to lose weight permanently and not just go after what is intensively promoted in the media and internet, you need to understand how do your body work to gain weight , and how different foods can affect your weight . Today we will discuss effect of carbohydrates on gaining and losing weight, devote a couple of minutes reading and conceiving what is in this hub:

Carbohydrates to Lose Weight Permanently

Acid Reflux Natural Remedies To Try

2009-10-30T20:16:00.000+02:00

Acid Reflux Natural Remedies To Try

This is an extended view of the commonly used herbs to treat symptoms of acid reflux or heart pain. They are chosen according to their contained ingredients and whether, they cope with the acid reflux known facts or not.

Go through the details of each of them to see what might suit you better and enjoy.

Acid Reflux Foods

2009-10-16T13:11:00.000+02:00

Acid Reflux Foods

This is a brief description of acid reflux, what is it and what causes it, You will find that its primary cause is foods. Here is a list of the strongly reflux inducing foods, the less potent, and the safe foods that may not cause it. Read the list to know which are your friendly as well as hostile foods.

When Lemon Is Not Used As A Food

2009-10-13T07:53:00.000+02:00

When Lemon Is Not Used As A Food

Do you expect that a small fruit like lemon has all these effects?
Read this article to delve into the so many uses of lemon, some of them you've never heard of. If you like what you read you may comment it , or if you have any remarks or questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Umbilical Stem Cell

2009-10-06T09:01:00.001+02:00

Umbilical Stem Cell Transplant is Easier

Human kind never stop searching the surrounding environment. In this hub you will see how people are trying to interfere with the repair of the human body the same way it is designed by researching new resources of the stem cells.

Stem cell research in itself is not new, but getting it from the umbilical cord blood, the part that is discarded after the birth of a child, is a neat way to solve many problems.

The new technology will save a large ethical and legal debate about research and treatment using embryonic stem cells, as well as it will supply larger quantities of stem cells.

Elite Whey Protein for Bodybuilding - The Easy Way

2009-08-29T22:09:00.000+02:00

Elite Whey Protein for Bodybuilding - The Easy Way

Did you know a hub protein that can help your body gain or lose weight on purpose? BCAAs is the answer, read about the details of a natural utmost protein in different delicious flavors.

Skin Care Ingredients Secrets

2009-08-22T11:15:00.000+02:00

Skin Care Ingredients Secrets

An extended review of the ingredients of skin care products, to make you aware of all the ins and outs of a skin care products. It is simply written any one can read it all. It is interesting in that it
categorize the known ingredients we almost see on the labels into classified groups that could be memorized. Just go through it and you will certainly will find something that will keep you reading.

Why Proactol ?

2009-08-18T12:26:00.000+03:00

Why Proactol ?

2009-07-27T22:08:00.001+03:00

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Honey Cupping at Home for Cellulite - Easy Remedy

2009-03-08T11:22:00.005+02:00

Cellulite is a new abnormal distribution of the tissues under the skin. It is caused by subcutaneous enlarged fat cells grouped together and surrounded by protein fibrous bands, that are moved through the damaged connective tissue up to be near the epidermis.

Cupping creates a vacuum effect that helps relocate those components to acquire the normal distribution, or a situation that is close to normal, thus destroying cellulite. To improve blood circulation in your skin tissue and muscle, and reinforce the vacuum effect, you will use honey with cupping.

1- Cupping using a cup or a glass jar:
- Apply a thin layer of honey to the affected zone and then apply the cup to the skin using circular motions (your skin will be sucked into the cup)
- Tear away the cup from your body and repeat the process for 5-10 minutes
- You should make sure that the skin is sucking into the cup, if not, just press the cup to your body and push more skin under the cup using your finger
- Do not overdo to avoid bruises
- Do this massage at least twice a week for 1 month

2- Cupping using your hands :
Another way is to use your hands to do a massage using honey, but this requires that you do it 5-10 minutes a time, every other day for 1 m0nth (15 times). The results start being seen after the second massage.
- Apply a thin layer of honey over the problem zone (hips and buttocks will need about 2 teaspoons), then press your clean DRY hands to your skin
- Easy at first, tearing away your hands will become more difficult with every move because the tension force increases. it is slightly painful
- Continue until honey turns white under your hands
- After the massage your skin should be red with a burning sensation. Any small bruises will go fast

Honey message is one of the most effectiveremedies for cellulite. It has been be tried by a lot of women of different ages with great success.

WARNING : Do not use honey massage if you have varicose veins on the cellulite spot, or if you are allergic to honey

Emu Oil Skin Care, Scar, and Acne

2009-02-20T14:21:00.005+02:00

Emu oil is extracted from the Australian Emu bird. It has been used for very long years by the Australian aborigines for the treatment of burns, wounds, bruises, and as a pain relief of for bones, muscles and joint disorders.Recent scientific research has confirmed the benefit of this oil in many of the claimed ones. It reduces scar formation and anti-inflammatory effect of arthritis and induces relief of eczema.

Emu oil is composed of esters of the following fatty acids :approximately 70% mono-unsturated acids, with the largest component Oleic acid, 20% Linoleic acid, and 1-2% Linolenic acid. You can find these informations even more detailed on the internet, but what attracted my attention about its composition are the following aspects:

- It is a neutral lipid since it does not contain phospholipids, a property that is shared by fish oil. It contains high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids (Linolenic acid), Omega 6 fatty acids (Linoleic acid), and Omega 9 fatty acids (Oleic acid)

This composition offers the the skin the following advantages:

- Lack of phospholipid makes it penetrate deeply into the skin. Phospholipids are an essential component of most cell membranes, and once they are abundant they readily form membranes (micelles), when they entrap any thing from the surrounding environment, the micelle may increase in size and clog pores in the skin (when applied topically) , thus they do not form black heads, a property that is appreciated in treatment of acne.

- Its content of omega 3 fatty acis that are readily incorporated into the cell membranes, makes these cells are more capable of producing larger amounts of prostaglandins 1 and 3, which counteract the effect of prostaglandins 2 in originating inflammation.

- Its similar composition to that of the cell membranes makes it suitable for carrying an active ingredient, as well as having a quick response, since it is readily incorporated into the cell membranes as it is without any more further processing.

Best Homemade Facial Mask in Your 50s

2009-02-09T19:07:00.005+02:00

I published a hub on Top 10 Facial Homemade Facial Masks , and a fellow stumbler (StumbleUpon) asked me about a mask for people over 50, so this mask is for her and the like of people.

While regular known skin care procedures are required for all skin types at any age, yet the most important aspect of skin over 50 is the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, and the best formulation that takes care of this skin, is the one that is rich in antioxidants.

This mask contains many powerful antioxidants from different sources, and many of them are already incorporated in some famous antiaging creams like Prevage®, Reviv®...etc, yet they are very expensive.

Ingredients:

• Chicken powder ......................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Green Tea powder .................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Goji Berry powder .................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Acai Berry Powder.................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Pomegranate juice powder ..................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Grape Seed extract .................................................................................. 1 Teaspoon
• Wheat Germ Oil ....................................................................................... 1 Tablespoon
• Evening Primrose Oil .............................................................................. 1 Tablespoon
• Homemade Vaseline ............................................................................... 1 Tablespoon

Method :

- Mix the powdered ingredients with oil usin spatula

- Mix the formed paste with Vaseline and if you need blend them in a blander

- Apply a generous layer on the skin of face and neck and leave for 30 minutes

- Wash with luke water then splash with cold water

Homemade Natural Vaseline

2009-01-31T08:09:00.004+02:00

Vaseline is a part of Oil (Petroleum), it is composed of long chain saturated hydrocarbons. Both vaselne and plastics are derivatives of oil, and they are both impereable to water. Do not wrap your skin and learn how you can make your own natural product.

Ingredients:

Almond oil ........................................................ 1/4 cup
Beeswax (grated)............................................. 1 tablespoon

Method:
- Mix the oil and grated wax in a micowavable bowl and microwave at 30 seconds increments (it takes about 2 minutes until just melted). Or you can melt over a low heat in a double boiler.
- Mix the resultant mixture in a mixer
- Pour into a suitable vehicle (you can use your old cleaned container)
- Let to cool and cover the jar

Now you have your natural fatty base, and you can versify to include any oil or any additives, Examples:

Baby Vaseline:

- Olive oil ................................................................. 1/4 cup
- Chamomile oil ...................................................... 1 teaspoon
- Aloe vera oil ......................................................... 1 teaspoon
- Beeswax (grated)................................................. 1 tablespoon

Go through the same procedure to make the best soothing agent for your baby skin . Use it for his body specially the napkins area. You can also use Castor oil , Sesame oil, or a mixture of the 3 oils.

Hallows Vaseline:

- Olive oil ................................................................ 1/4 cup
- Wheat Germ oil................................................... 1tablespoon
- Beeswax (grated).................................................. 1 tablespoon

You can also use vitamin E. Apply to the dark areas under your eyes

Lip Gloss with Different Flavors:

While you are making your natural vaseline, add Cocoa powder, Strawberry, Raspberry, or Blueberry drink crystals, or Berry flavored Kool-aid (with sugar already added), and stir well to combine. Pour into the original cleaned old pot (or any other clean one) and let cool until set.

Honey Lip Gloss:

Combine 3 tablespoons of your made vaseline with one teaspoon of honey, and use the same procedure to melt and let cool.

You can use different flavors like Alkanet root, Cherry flavoring oil, peppermint oil, Coffee grinds .... etc, with any type you like.

With practice, you may be also capable of making your own cream. Any cream consists of a fatty base, emulsifier (soap like material and you can actually use soap), stabilizer (Gum or Starch like material), and water. Practice and keep visiting this blog, chances are you can make your own cosmetics.... sell them? may be.

Tips to Get Rid of Hair Product Buildup

2009-01-23T20:04:00.003+02:00

If you comb or brush hair and get flaky powder along the hair shaft, this is not dandruff and more likely it is a buildup problem that causes your hair to look and feel dull and lifeless.

Probably you use too much products on your hair, since these products build up over time. Styling hair by using mousses, gels, hairsprays, non-water soluble waxes, 2 in 1 shampoos, or
applying gel in a blob may cause that buildup. They should form a sheath around your hair shaft to style it, with time they form a layer that gives your hair that appearance.

Tips to defeat Hair Product Buildup

- Use the above mentioned products sparingly
- Apply the spray further away from the hair about 15 cm ( 6 inches)
- Work gel around your hand before putting it through your hair
- Get old fashioned 2 steps of shampoo and conditioner
- Rinse with Apple cider vinegar
- Add a bit of washing up liquid to your shampoo every so often
- Use a detox shampoo
- Use a good clrifying shampoo once a month
- Switch shampoo brands every few weeks ( don't listen to them)
- Use baby shampoo and add a teaspoon of either wine vinegr or Lemon juice
- Scrub your sculb with baking soda mixed with water, or add some to a handful of your shampoo
- Put tea tree oil in your hair, but the pine smell will be strong for weeks. You can use tea tree oil shampoo
- Use a product that contains horehound, oakmoss, and patchouli to detoxify your hair
- Mix a tablespoon of Bicarbonate of Soda to a handful of your shampoo and wash it as usual

Tips For Hair Loss In Women

2009-01-14T10:16:00.004+02:00

That tissue that is formed of dead cells with no function in the body, is very important to women as it is their natural crown. They feel depressed if they lost it. Hair loss that we are concerned with is the hair over the scalp, it only represents 2 percent of all the hair over the body.
Women try every means including laser to remove any hair that is not present over the head.
In 95 percent of cases of both men and women, it is a common hereditary condition, caused by what is called androgenetic alopecia.

In the old days when pharmacies were mostly using the mortar to dispence medicines, there was a remarkable topical mixture that was composed of the alkaloid Pilocarpine, or any plant containing it like Jaborandi, Salicylic acid, Tar and Panthenol. it worked sometimes.

Loss of hair is treated by either :
* oral anti-estrogens like:
- Spironolactone (Aldactone A)
- Cyproterone Acetate
- Finasteride ( 5 alpha reductase inhibitor)

* And/or the topical Minoxidil 2%, or Minoxidil 5% which is not FDA approved.

Neither of these treatments are cures, and the hair gained from their use will be lost within months of stopping the treatment.

Here are some tips that were gained through experience, which you may try them to help reduce the intensity of the case:

- Remove all you can of the undesired hair
- Eat more protein during the time you suffer from hair loss
- Use a shampoo that contains protein, specially Keratin
- Use a shampoo that contains tar (pine tar or coal tar). Be aware that it may affect the stability of dyed hair color
- Take some supplements that contain Biotin, minerals specially, Iron, and Zinc and may also contain panthenol
- If you have the oral medicines you can make a topical solution, by grindin the tablets in 1 strip and adding them to 100 ml of either Olive oil or alcohol (Vodka)
- Macerate 1 teaspoon of hot chillis in 100 ml of Olive oil for 2 days, rub the head skin with this mixture daily

Food Deficiencies Induce Weight Gain in The Middle Aged People

2008-12-28T12:06:00.005+02:00

The new "High Metabolism Diet" recommends overcoming the problem of food deficiencies that may slow down metabolism and induce weight gain in the middle age.

Except increased acohol consumption which may be used as a fuel instead of food, and increased intake of pesticdes that can trigger weight gain, the researchers point to the following points as factors in gaining weight:

- Not taking enough calories - It should not be less than 1500 calories per day
- Not eating breakfast - They found that women who escaped this meal are 4 1/2 tmes as likely to be obese
- Not drinking coffe or tea - Catechins boost metabolism
- Not eating enough fibers - You should aim at 25 grams per day
- Not drinking enough water - 1.5 Liters per day or even more
- Not eating organic foods - To avoid contamination with pesticides
- Not eating enough protein - It should not be less than 80 grams per day
- Not taking enough Iron - You should include iron rich fooods such as shellfish, lean meats, beans, fortified cereals, and spinach in your food
- Not taking enough vitamin D - It should not be less than 400 ID per day
- Not taking enough Calcium - Fat free milk and low fat yogurt are good sources of calcium

Read the full story:
Speed your metabolism with these fat-burners - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

Treating Diarrhea with Carrots Soup

2008-12-21T12:36:00.003+02:00

Today I am going to describe to you the best way for treating diarrhea in infants. It is as good in this purpose as using Honey and Lemon to Cure Cough, this article which received over 200,000 views in different article directories.

Carrots soup is a tried remedy for treating diarrhea in infants. Among many foods used in treating diarrhea like apple, carob and others, Carrots is considered to be the best. Foods used for that purpose contain soluble fibers like pectins. Carrots contain a good amount of soluble fibers like pectins and neutral detergent fibers (100 grams contain 1.6 grams soluble fibers).

Carrots is used in many food recipes, and today we are going to know how to mke carrots soup but for a pupose. You will need 1/2 Kilo Grams (about 1 1/4 lb) of coarsely chopped carrots and 3 grams (3/4 teaspoon) table salt. To make the soup:

- Boil the chopped carrots for 1 1/4 hours
- Press carrots through a sieve
- To what falls down the sieve add boiling water until the volume reaches 1 Liter

Give the baby 2 teaspoons 3-4 times a day. The salt will compensate for the lost electrlytes.

Are You On Low Carb Or High Carb?

2008-11-25T14:07:00.001+02:00

I Like To Eat Carbohydrates To Lose Weight

This lens contains a lot of easy good information on metabolism, and is dedicated to people who want to lose weight.

The New Science Dedicated Weight Loss Blog

2008-10-26T23:58:00.003+02:00

Weight loss has become a huge industry involving billions of dollars. Overweight is a health problem that needs the whole society to care about. This urged people to pump money and pay great attention to research of every aspect of weight gain and loss.

Research offers us new facts and notions about weight issue almost every day, and what were taken for granted is now questionable, like:
- Ephedra is not the best thermogenic (heat producing) agent
- You can not target specific fat at specific areas with exercise
- Weekend calories interrupt your weight loss plan
- Gastric bypass is not the best choice for diabetics
- Reading induces weight loss in teenagers...etc.

On the other hnd, we are bombarded with new weight loss plans almost every day, they are of every kind, many of them claim miracles we never hear about in the media, and others claim scientifically proved and we never read about them in reputable scientific journals.

All these conditions make me thinking a new blog where nothing outside scientific authorized entities is included. I already made my blog and you will find discussion of all of that and more, it is live and running at
Best Way To Lose Weight

Soy Birth Control

2008-07-28T21:36:00.003+03:00

Effect of phytoestrogens on sperm count is now found in clinical study on humans, would Soy be the next ingredient of a pill for birth control to be used by men?
Read the news:
Soy-based foods may lower sperm count - Men's health- msnbc.com

Recipes To Improve Mood

2008-07-24T13:22:00.004+03:00

Researchers found that people with high blood levels of omega-3s tended to be more agreeable and less likely to report mild symptoms of depression than those with low levels.The possible mechanism behind the mood differences is likely that People with high blood levels of omega-3s have more gray matter in the areas of the brain linked to mood.

The following recipes are rich in omega-3s, and you can choose your prefernces and enjoy improved mood with both the taste and omega-3s

Salmon en Papillote with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Oatmeal with Apples, Hazelnuts, and Flaxseed

Almond-Buttermilk Hotcakes with Blackberry-Grape Sauce

Clementine Salad with Spiced Walnuts and Pickled Onions

Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds

Wheat Germ Pancakes

Tuna "London Broil" with Wasabi Cream

Herring and Apple Salad

LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Heart Diseases

2008-06-10T10:34:00.002+03:00

Understanding Cholesterol Video

Cholesterol is a clear evidence of the delicate balance required for biological phenomena. We can not live without cholesterol as it is required for the integrity of cell membranes and for the synthesis of hormones. Cholesterol is made by the body and eaten with animal foods, i.e. the vegetarian body senthesizes its needs of cholesterol.

Since cholesterol is a fatty material and is not dissolved in water , thus it needs a special carrier to be trnsported in the blood stream, these carriers are lipoproteins, either High Density Lipoproteins which clears cholesterol from blood vessels to the liver (Good Lipoprotein), or Low Density Lipoproteins which distributes cholesterol into the body tissues including blood vessels (Bad Lipoproteins).

When LDL cholesterol is higher than 160 milligrams per deciliter, or HDL cholesterol is lower than 40 milligrams per decilliter, cholesterol starts to be precipitated on the intima (the exposed layer of blood vessels) forming plaques which acts as a bed that accumulates constituents of the blood like platelets, thus clogging blood vessels(atherosclerosis).

Atherosclerosis shrinks the space in which the blood moves, moreover it
diminishes the elasticity of the arteries, and both exerts an overburden on the heart to move the same amount of blood, the thing that starts cardiovascular or heart diseases.

Causes of Morning Sickness

2008-06-09T15:26:00.003+03:00

Causes of morning sickness revealed - Pregnancy- msnbc.com

If there are other animals known to experience morning sickness, it would not have represented such a problem to medical research. Today's scientific analysis states that morning sickness acts as a defense mechanism the human body evolved to to keep away from dangerous chemicals.

The analysis depended on these facts:

1- No other mammals experience morning sickness and this excludes the probability of a reaction between mother and embryo.

2- The morning sickness triggering factors are related to agents known to harm the human body, examples;
- Sight, smell, or taste of foods that are historically likely to contain foodborne microbes or birth-defect-inducing chemicals
- Alcohol and cigarette smoking

3- The wide range of foods humans eat in comparison to mammals has recalled for a mechanism that keeps dangerous chemicals out of the body, aka, vomiting.

Do Not Promote Extreme Thinness or You May Be Imprisoned!

2008-04-19T16:07:00.005+02:00

France may ban promoting extreme thinness - Women's health- msnbc.com

If this bill is legeslied by the Senate in France, the judge will have the power to to imprison and fine offenders up to $47,000 if found guilty of “inciting others to deprive themselves of food” to an “excessive” degree.

This will necessarilly will create about the very low calorie diets. In fact thinning is not tied to a health issue, on the contrary it may be harmful for the general heath. The impact of very low calorie diets on health is dicuused in some detail in the following articles:

1- Why Fight your body to Lose Weight, Just Count 2000 Calories
2- Very Low Calorie Diets
3- Eating 1200-Calories a Day ?

Take care!

Figs Recipes To Never Get Constipation

2008-03-21T15:17:00.003+02:00

Conistipation is a distressing disorder and Figs and Fenugreek are among the best foods that fight it. Constipation occurs when the body finds it difficult to move and excrete the residual mass of foods, that is left in the large itestine. Conventionally, pills that treat constipation contain ingredients that increase peristlsis of the intestines( spontaneous movevement) that pulls contents down. After a while these pills are not as effective as before.

Foods high in fiber content like fruits and vegetables ease the formation of a soft stools, as well as they ease their movement down the intestines. Among the vey old known foods that prevents constipation arte Figs and Fenugreek.

Changing nutritional habits to include the same food every day is not an enjoyable task, and this why I searched for something not to be boring when used habitually. I found 2 recipes at californiafigs.com that involve figs in food elements used every day, i.e. bread and fat replacement, and here are the 2 recipes:

1- Fabulous Fig Bread

Makes 1 loaf - 22 slices
1 cup water (boiling)
1 cup California dried figs, stems removed, chopped fine or ground
1 cup pistachios1
1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
4 tbsp butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, or 3 tbsp egg substitute
1 tsp vanilla

In a medium-sized heatproof bowl, combine the figs and pistachios; add the boiling water and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350o.

In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, and gradually beat in the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until lightened - 1 to 2 minutes. Add the dry ingredients and beat just until blended. With a spoon, blend in the fig mixture.

Turn butter into a greased 8½" x 4½" loaf pan, and bake until the bread just begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and the top springs back when lightly touched, 1 to 1¼ hour. Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, and then turn out and cool completely. Wrap in plastic and store overnight before serving. Cut into thin slices.
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2- Dried figs as a fat replacer
When using pureed dried fruits to replace or reduce shortening or oil in baking, remember not to overmix or overbake. Purees should be prepared in a food processor, and the sugar in the recipe should be reduced by at least one-third. As a general rule, use only half of the normal amount of shortening, margarine, butter or oil.
For example, if 1 cup of margarine is called for, use only 1/2 cup. Replace the fat omitted with 1/2 that amount of puree. For example, if 1/2 cup is omitted, replace with 1/4 cup fruit puree.

California Fig Puree
2 cups dried California figs
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoon vanilla
Puree figs, water and vanilla in blender or food processor. Makes about 1½cups

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Even better if you include in your habits, boiling Fenugreek seeds and eating them frequently, to never get constipation.