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The right way to Treat Psoriasis

2009-11-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

Do you have skin problem that characterized by thick, red patches of skin covered by white or silvery scales? maybe its a skin disorder called Psoriasis. It is not that infectious, and may manifest in alternating periods when the psoriasis goes into remission and when it becomes worse. It usually appears between the ages of 20 and 30, and tends to run in families, means it can be inherited. Psoriasis, even in mild cases, may cause sever embarrassment, shame, and social isolation. It cannot kill, but it can ruin people lives. The causes of Psoriasis are not yet fully known but the disorder is associated with, Overproduction of new skin cells (10 times faster than normal), leading to the buildup of live cells (the caused of thickened patches) and profuse shedding of outer skin layer. Also with combination of factors, including heredity, stress period after physical illness or infection, certain medications.

Here are some of the complications that can be experienced by a person with Psoriasis

Arthritis (inflammation of the joint) in severe cases
Impaired use of hands or feet
Depression due to low self esteem.

So here are the right way to treat Psoriasis

Sunbathe 15 to 30 minutes daily, though not to the point of being sunburn. A sun ultraviolet lamp is an alternative.
Apply some Petroleum jelly to affected areas.
Learn to manage stress.
Follow a healthy lifestyle, Keep a healthy body weight.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may decrease the effectiveness of treatments.
If you are not sure on what your doing then its time to call the doctor and seek some medical help.

WHO experts to help Leptospirosis Patients

2009-11-03T02:56:00.000-08:00

Health News:

Because of the increasing cases of Leptospirosis in the Philippines
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III accompanies the World Health Organization expert team on leptospirosis control headed by Dr. Shin Young –soo (WHO Regional Director for Western Pacific) and Dr. Soe Nyunt-U (WHO Country Representative to the Phil.) during their visit on Wednesday (October 28, 2009) to flooded areas in Binan, Laguna. The team, whose members are drawn from the Global Outbreak Alerts and Response Network (GOARN), will be assisting the Philippine government by providing technical assessment and assistance in the surveillance, epidemiological and clinical care of those who fall sick from the disease. The GOARN team will cover parts of Pangasinan, Metro Manila and Southern Luzon where a heightened alert was declared after the extensive flooding caused by tropical storm Ondoy and typhoon Pepeng. The Department of Health remains on heightened alert against further outbreak of leptospirosis. As of October 27, a total of 181,932 individuals have been given prophylaxis (for NCR: Marikina-56, 426 persons; Malabon-2,364; Quezon City-25,916; Taguig-19,224; Pateros-4,116; Parañaque-12,166; Pasay-5,948; Muntinlupa-3,533; and Pasig-1,417; for Region IVA: Rizal-19,608; and Laguna-7,652. The DOH also distributed 1.8 million capsules of doxycycline.

He also warned the public not to wade in flood waters and to use protective boots in order to prevent leptospirosis, and other diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, and hepatitis. Leptospirosis is usually caused by exposure to water contaminated with urine of infected animals. The disease’s signs and symptoms include high fever, severe headache, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting. In extreme cases, jaundice, abdominal pain, and kidney damage may result.

Leptospirosis’ signs and symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, and yellowing of the skin. All suspected cases are advised to seek medical consultation immediately to prevent complications.

source: http://www.doh.gov.ph/

My Fiance accidentally Sprain his ankle

2009-10-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

My fiance accidentally sprain his ankle this morning, while he is going down the stairs. I saw the look in his face, as he suffers from the shooting pain of his sprained ankle. So the first thing that we do is give the ankle a cold compress so that in can prevents much of the inflammation from developing, counteracts the increased blood flow to the sprained ankle, and It can also reduces the swelling, redness, and warmth.

After the cold compress my fiance rest his injured ankle to prevents further injury and avoids stress on already inflamed tissue. A research about sprained ankle, it must be elevated to help the body to absorb fluid that has leaked into the tissue. As much as possible it must be elevated above the level of the heart. Anti-Inflammatory medicines can also be helpful.

My fiance have to wait until he can walk it off, but for now he need some rest to have a fast recovery from his injury.

Get rid of Indigestion now

2009-10-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

Do you feel discomfort, or mild to severe pain in the abdomen? Heartburn? Flatulence? Frequent belching, Nausea and Vomiting? do you think its a serious condition? maybe just indigestion. Those are the symptoms of indigestion. Indigestion is abdominal discomfort or distress associated with eating. The condition is easy to treat and avoid, and is rarely serous. However, indigestion may be a symptom of a more serious disorder like stomach cancer, peptic ulcer, or gallstones.

Indigestion is cause by certain type of foods like too much spicy and greasy food. Irregular meals, eating too little or too much. Excessive alcohol intake, Smoking. It can be cause also by bacteria or viral infection, and certain medicine like aspirin. and it can also cause by stress.

To prevent indigestion you must avoid alcohol intake and smoking, avoid eating too much spicy and greasy foods, take a regular meals. do not eat too much, chew your food do not eat hurriedly. Avoid medicine that bring on indigestion. And avoid stressful condition and environments.

But if you already suffers from indigestion just take antacids, if symptoms persists for more than two weeks, worsen, or are accompanied by fever, black or bloodstained stools, vomiting of blood, or weight loss, then its time to call your doctor its not indigestion anymore, Its a more serious condition.

Risk Factor on developing Gestational Diabetes

2009-10-19T19:37:00.001-07:00

About 3 percent to 5 percent of pregnant women who have never had elevated blood glucose levels may develop gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that occurs only during their pregnancy. As a part of prenatal care, pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes between he 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. Many women who had gestational diabetes also eventually develop type 2 diabetes. Babies born to mothers who had gestational diabetes during their pregnancy have a condition called macrosomia, which risks damage to their shoulders during birth. Such newborns may have very low blood glucose levels at birth. They are also at higher risk of developing breathing problems, obesity, and type II diabetes as adults.

Here are the risk factors on developing gestational diabetes:

History of diabetes in a first-degree relative. The risk is more than 1.5 times greater than in women without a history.

Weight gain in early adulthood. A high BMI at age 18 greatly increases the risk.

High body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy. A pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 to 29.9 doubles the risk. The risk triplets with BMI of 30 or more.

Advancing age. Women older than 40 are more than twice as likely to develop it as women ages 25 to 29.

Nonwhite ethnicity. The risk is 1.45 times greater for Hispanics, 1.75 times greater for African Americans and 2.32 times greater for Asians

Previously having a stillbirth of unknown cause.

Previously bearing a child who weighed more than nine pounds.

Cigarette smoking.

Diabetes linked to Kidney Problems

2009-10-16T07:03:00.000-07:00

Diabetes is a disastrous problem that affects kidneys, blood vessels, intestines and every other organ in the body. It is a condition in which the body is unable to produce or properly use insulin. Insulin, a hormone that is necessary for converting starches, sugar and other food into energy. The cause of diabetes is unknown and there is no known cure. It can early on also be controlled and managed through proper diet. And you should know, effective management may be achieved under a doctor's care.

It was estimated that there were 20.8 million children and adults who are afflicted with the disease. That is just about 7% of the population. Of that figure, 14.6 million people had been diagnosed, but 6.2 million people were thought to have diabetes but it had not been discovered yet. In addition, just about fifty four million folks are pre-diabetic with 1 1/2 million new disease found in people older than 20, showing up annually.

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney disease. In fact, hypertension and diabetes are the two primary causes of kidney disease. This causes an estimated 70 percent of kidney failure with diabetes accounting of 44 percent of kidney failure cases. The early stages of kidney disease have no symptoms . It injures your body and by the time it is finally detected, the disease is so far advanced that it quite often is too far to prevent failure of the kidneys. Once your kidneys fail, you have two options: kidney transplant or dialysis. If you do not receive one of these, you will die.

How Diabetes causes Kidney Disease

When the kidneys are working properly, the glomeruli (tiny filters that are in the kidneys) keep all proteins inside of your body. Protein is essential for a variety of operations within your body and are required to keep you healthy. Diabetes creates too high of a concentration of glucose in the blood which damages the glomeruli. The result is that they can no longer keep the protein in the body and it seeps into the urine from the kidneys.

When kidneys are damaged they no longer function efficiently and do not cleanse our waste as they should. When this occurs, the waste and fluids build up in the blood instead of being expelled in the urine. The longer this happens, the worse the damage becomes until the kidneys eventually cease to function.

The Progression of Renal Disease

It can require years for diabetic kidney disease to develop. Some diabetics experience hyper filtration in the first few years of their having diabetes. This means that the glomeruli actually function at a much higher capacity than normal. Once damage starts, however, it continues. As a person develops kidney disease, they will have a blood protein named albumin that finally starts to leak into the urine in small amounts. At this time, the glomeruli are really functioning normally.

The progression of the disease leads to more protein leaking into the urine and the glomeruli begin to progressively fail as the filtering begins to drop. Waste is retained in the serum causing the filtration failure. As a result, the kidneys stop functioning.

How to Prevent Kidney Problems if you have Diabetes

Having diabetes, you can often prevent kidney problems. Use these steps to keep your kidneys healthy: * Control your diabetes by eating the right foods and a good exercise regimen * Take your medicine as prescribed * Have your physician test your blood and urine routinely for kidney problems * If testing shows that you do have kidney problems, ask your doctor about medications like ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) and ACE inhibitors that can help keep your kidneys healthy.

A diagnosis of diabetes does not have to result in kidney disease. As long as you stay on top of your condition, manage it well and follow your provider's orders, there is no reason that you can't live a long, healthy, happy life - without kidney disease.

Simple Substitutes for Salt and Sugar

2009-10-13T05:05:00.000-07:00

Yes there are some food that we can substitute with Salt and sugar. We don't need to give away the taste of our favorite food sacrifice the flavor just to be healthy. There are some alternatives to choose from to have a great flavor to our food.

First why do we need to minimize or eliminate the Sugar we take? here's the thing, excess energy intake, including excess sugar can cause weight gain or worst obesity, especially combined it to poor physical activity. And of course there is no way we could be healthy if we suffers from obesity. Foods with plenty of refined sugars are very energy dense and often have less of other nutrients. Eating foods high in sugar can displace more nutritious foods from your diet. So minimize your sugar intake watch on sugary foods like cakes, ice cream, chocolates, soft drinks, etc... aiming for more than a moderate in your diet. Here is one best example of substitutes for sugar, Honey is a healthier sweetener, as artificial sweeteners available in the market.

And why do we need to minimize or eliminate the Salt we take? Too much salt can raised blood pressure in some people. Be wary of overly salty foods, such as commercial sauces, soy sauce, fish sauce, and fish paste. Stay away from snack foods, cured meats and takeaways or if you have no choice at least limit these to at least once a week or less. Packaged foods often need no added salt on cooking or as condiments on the table. Just check the label for salt content. Substitutes for Salt, use herbs and spices in cooking and be very sparing with salt and salty sauces on your plate. Go for dill, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, or basil leaves to get a fuller flavor or a little zing.

Artistic Health Ads

2009-10-09T19:30:00.000-07:00

Lat night I was photo surfing when I stumbled to this very artistic health ads by Peter Lippmann, Its not just an ordinary health or product ads, its very unique and artistic. Here are some of the pictures I stumbled on.

Enjoy! have a great weekend everyone!!!

Health Risk on on using a wrong size Bra

2009-10-06T06:54:00.000-07:00

The shoulder strap of your bra keeps falling off in the middle of an important business meeting. You're all set for a relaxing bath when you undress and find deep red marks on your shoulders and around your breast. You've been fixing yourself in front of the mirror for hours for a hot date when, on a last minute check, you see unflattering "breast bulges" on the side of your dress. Two words: Embarrassing, annoying. One reason: you're wearing the wrong size of Bra.

Health Risk = Global surveys shows that 75 percent of women are actually wearing the wrong size of Bras. Wearing Ill fitting Bras could cause pain in the neck, shoulders and back, which could eventually lead to a more serious muscle-wasting weakness.

An alarming number of women are wearing a Bra which is too tight, This can cause headaches, tingling in the arms, back ache and poor posture. A smaller number tend to go for a Bra that is too big is not supportive around the chest a it should be. Breast without the adequate support could result in irreversible sagging, especially in women who exercise regularly. The female breasts are fragile. They rest upon the pectoral muscles and are held only by non-elastic bands called Cooper's ligaments that can act as anchors and support the breasts. A properly fitting bra supports the ligaments in the breasts to prevent them from over stretching.

Most women wear the wrong size of bra because they think their bra size doesn't change over time. It does. Some factors that can change w omen's bust size are weight loss, or gain, menstrual period, pregnancy and breast feeding or menopause. Experts recommend measuring your bust at least every two years. Take time to choose your bras carefully.

Tips to Bone Strength

2009-10-02T05:23:00.000-07:00

Bone Strength

The strength of the bones in your body - such as the vomer bone or ischium or manubrium or radius - is controlled by a few simple factors. By taking just a couple of easy steps, you can improve your bone strength.

Exercise

Ok, Ok. That expert on TV always says you should get plenty of exercise. And if you are not getting any, they are right.

Two different kinds of cells alter the strength and curves of your different bones. The osteoclasts lay down more bone and the osteoblasts make it thinner. The activity of these cells is changed by electric currents. When you exercise, it causes a little electric current to go along your bone. The osteoclasts are then stimulated to build up bone as a result in the parts of the bone that has been stressed. The osteoblasts tend to absorb minute amounts of bone that is not stressed.

This action on the cellular level will even straighten out a bone that has been cracked and healed crookedly.

Diet

The strength of your bones comes from a crystal called apatite. Apatite requires much calcium and some phosphorus. That is why calcium is such an important part of your diet. Vitamin D makes the body absorb and utilize Calcium. That is why Vitamin D is a milk additive.

Dairy products have lots of calcium and are a good source of protein as well. That is fortunate if you are a fan of exotic cheeses like Makhhan cheese or Graddost cheese or Kulek cheese. Ice cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese as well as milk all are high in calcium.

On the other hand, you can get all the calcium you need on your plate without any dairy products at all. There are two reasons for this. First of all, many nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables and grains are full of calcium.

Secondly, the protein in milk and other dairy products sticks to the calcium so you lose it. Therefore, although there is a lot of calcium in dairy products, it is harder to digest and absorb. So, if you are a vegan, you can get plenty of calcium.

One more thing. If your doctor tells you to take a calcium supplement, there is a great cheap and easy way to do this. Tums and Rolaids are primarily calcium carbonate. They provide plenty of calcium. However, don't use them for an antacid because calcium actually makes your stomach secrete more acid. And take them with your meals.

By taking advantage of a sensible diet and a daily exercise regimen, you can make great progress toward guaranteeing that you have good bones. Take care that you include calcium and vitamin D in your food and exercise at least three times a week.

Help for Typhoon Ondoy Victims in the Philippines

2009-09-29T09:35:00.000-07:00

To Help click this link:
http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

Clean Skin Routine

2009-09-25T08:06:00.000-07:00

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve great looking skin. Just get into the right skin care habits and glow your way to a health skin.

The Seven Skin Habits

Drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday. Water flushes out the toxins from your system and will keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
Exercise for at least thirty minutes everyday. It brings blood and nutrients to the skin and tones those muscles.
Get plenty of sleep, you'll look and feel great! Try an aroma therapy pillow for more soothing dreams.
Wear sunscreen. The sun is especially harsh nowadays so guard your skin.
Load up on fresh fruits and vegetables. The organic way to yummy, glowing skin.
Don't smoke. Smoking destroys the vitamin C that keeps your skin looking young and healthy. It will definitely age your skin.
Relax and unwind. Say goodbye to the stress in your life. Light a scented candle, dim the lights, and put on your favorite mellow CD or MP3, then drift off into the world of serenity.

Clean Skin Routine

In the morning, cleanse and freshen your skin with a mild cleanser.
At night, cleanse then exfoliate. Remember not to be too harsh when you exfoliate.

Skin Tips: If your skin is oily, try not to wash your face too often. You should only cleanse 2-3 times a day with a gentle cleanser. Washing until your face is tight and dry triggers your oil glands to produce more oil, thus making your face oilier and prone to break outs. When you wash your face, use warm, not cold water. warm water helps dissolve oil and dirt. But if the water is very hot, be careful! It can break the tiny veins in your skin.

Wash before you exercise. Your sweat acts as your skin extra cleanser. If your skin is clogged with make up, powder, or foundation, your sweat don't be able to cleanse efficiently. When you sweat don't wipe your face with your hands or your arm, use a clean towel.

Steam Clean: Prepare for a big bowl of hot (not boiling) water. For combination skin mint and lemon peel are a successful combination. Cover your head with a towel and make a tent of it as you lean over the bowl. trapping the steam. enjoy the feeling for 5 minutes then pat dry then exfoliate. Our skin constantly change. It undergoes a cycle of 28-40 days, then our skin is renewed again. Exfoliants are good for removing the daed skin on your face.

To remove excess oil without clogging your pores with powder, try usinga control film. It doesn't remove moisture, and you can actually get a kick out of seeing how much oil you had on your face.

Enjoy Happy Weekend!

Going to a Gym? Want to be Fit? start with this...

2009-09-22T05:22:00.000-07:00

Planning to do some serious work-outs at the gym? Here are seven simple tips to help you in your pursuit to a healthy and more toned body.

* Know and understand your goal. What do you want to achieve? Why do you want to enroll in a gym?

* Consider the two A's. Affordability and accessibility. Does the gym offer easy payments plans? Can you afford the monthly fees? How far is it from your place or your school/work.

* Ask. Call the gym you are interested in and ask for more information, special promos, and other prices.

* Set an appointment. With a professional trainer from the gym. Most gyms offer a free trial session before actually asking you to pay. This would enable you to get a feel of their services.

* Respect and trust your trainer. You and your trainer do not have to be the best of friends but you should at least have a common understanding of the goals you want to attain.

* Have fun with the machines. And follow the STEPS! People often encounter problems when they are not oriented with exercise machines such as treadmill, shoulder/leg press, bicycle, etc.

* Lastly stay positive. Realize the benefits of hitting the gym. In general, going to the gym will make you look and feel good. It's also great place for you to work out your aggretions and to clear your head of the stress that you experience. Focus on the benefits and don't be too hard on yourself.

Have a nice work out at the gym!!!

Quick Tip: How to get rid of Body Odor

2009-09-18T05:58:00.000-07:00

Causes of body odor

Combination of sweat and bacteria.

Food and spices we eat, such as garlic, fish, sugary foods, and caffeine.

And of course poor hygiene.

Dealing with body odor

Use deodorant soap.

Wear clean clothes.

Stay clear of fried, spicy, and sugary food. Keep caffeine to a minimum.

Home Remedies for Body Odor = choose a remedy that suits you...

Apply a few drops of pure tea tree oil to the smelly area.

Use an antibacterial surgical scrub to clean the area.

Bathe with a couple of cups of tomato juice for 15 minutes.

Take some flat cotton makeup pads, and soak them in a tight lid container with rubbing alcohol. Swipe one across your armpits anytime you need to freshen up.

Get a big piece of ginger, mash it, and strain the juice out. After bathing, apply it to your armpit with cotton.

Mix baking soda with water, rubbing it onto your armpits until the odor goes away.

Cut a lemon in half and rub over the armpits until the odor is gone.

Healthy Diet helps prevent Cancer

2009-09-14T20:50:00.000-07:00

You may know how painful it is to die from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. That is true, but there is good news.

Scientists have known for quite a few years that diet can help you avoid disease. In fact, it has been shown that about 34% of all cancer is related to what you eat and drink. And it has also been shown that diet can reduce your chances of getting cancer.

Nutrients in some food can decrease your chance of cancer. You can also improve your chances of not getting cancer by avoiding some foods.

The Power of Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits (like Hackberry and Loquat and Dragonfruit (Hylocereus spp.; Cactaceae) and Okra) and vegetables are proven to help prevent many types of cancer including cancer of the mouth and colon. Currently, it is unknown if there are any specific nutrients in these foods that provide protection. There have been experiments on some of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables like beta-carotene. However, isolating these substances from the original source have not been found to prevent cancer. In fact, some by themselves are found to be harmful. So remember - the whole fruit is many times better than some supplement taken from that food.

Current recommendations are to eat at least one serving of a fruit or vegetable with each meal. They can be fresh, canned or dried. But, they should not be fried like chips.

Whole Grains Keep You Moving

Whole grains like kamut brown rice, cracked wheat and corn on the cob are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. These are well known to help prevent colorectal cancer. Despite being vital, just using a fiber supplement is not as effective because you need the other nutrients in the whole grain.

Scientists think that the increased fiber helps to keep the stool in the bowel moving smoothly. This prevents constipation in the colon. That being said, there is no evidence that laxatives or any colon cleansing regimen is of any help. In fact they have often been shown to be harmful.

Foods to Avoid

Red meat is a proven contributor to cancer especially colorectal cancer and cancer of the prostate. The best advice is that you make sure to limit the amount you eat to less than three ounces a day. Cutting it out altogether is even better.

Any high fat food will have a similar effect. All of those french fries and corn chips that you have been eating? We know now that they may contribute to your chance of getting cancer.

You may not want to hear this, but alcohol is another culprit. The latest research shows that any alcohol can bump up your chance of getting cancer. But, it is especially a big risk when you have more than two drinks a day for men and one for women. Sorry ladies. Alcohol along with cigarettes contribute to cancer of the mouth, esophagus and larynx (your voice box).

The Four Rules of Diet

1. Most of your food should be directly from plants.

2. Limit your intake of high-fat foods, especially from animal sources.

3. Be physically active: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight, Ok. I cheated a bit on this one - but, you should limit your intake to the amount needed to keep your weight down.

4. No more than one or two drinks a day, if you drink at all.

Use these tips and you will avoid cancer related to your diet.

Common Cold Home Remedies

2009-09-11T09:11:00.000-07:00

The common cold is a common but bothersome problem that is caused by an invasion of a number of viruses that have spawned in the nose and throat - such as corona virus, metapneumo virus, human para influenza viruses and over 100 serotypes of rhino virus, a type of picorna virus. It has been estimated that the basic cold can be caused by over two hundred viruses! The viruses that result in the cold pass into the body through the area of the mouth and the nose - often from your own hand. They then travel to the tract of the respiratory system. Here, these viruses grow and multiply. Once they have sufficient numbers, these viruses cause the individual to experience many signs and symptoms making it clear that you have the common cold.

It has been discovered that individuals who have weak or suppressed immune systems, experience high levels of stress, or those who fail to get the proper amount of rest can develop colds more easily than others. In addition to these risk factors, those that experience mild to severe allergies may develop this type of sickness easily. Here, you will be introduced to the symptoms of the cold, as well as various home remedies for the common cold.

Symptoms of Your Cold

There are many symptoms associated with the common cold. One of the first things that become evident is soreness in the throat. The throat will probably feel dry and scratchy. It is also relatively common for a fever early on. The fever is usually somewhat less than one hundred degrees. The eyes may become watery and irritated. Furthermore, you may get a persistent sneeze, cough and a runny nose. When you get a severe cold, the body will probably have scattered aches and pains. There may be an altered taste, or even no appetite.

Remedies for Your Cold

There are lots of different home remedies for the common cold. It is important to know that if you are looking for a good remedy, there is no one set guaranteed best remedy for the common cold. Any and all home remedies that you engage in will either alleviate the symptoms that you are experiencing with your cold, or simply provide you with a higher comfort level while the cold runs its course. The following are some of the best home remedies for the common cold:

1. Get plenty of rest. Rest is essential when you fall ill because it allows your body to devote its time and energy to fighting off the infection. You should not overly exert yourself before you are better, or you may find yourself getting worse!

2. If you are searching for an herbal remedy for the results of the cold, you may find garlic to help. Garlic has been found to be a natural antiseptic. This helps to clear the body of viruses and any bacteria that have colonized the body.

3. Individuals who are cursed with congestion have found that vaporizers are indispensable for helping the congestion. Once you have inhaled the steam for a while, you should then drink some peppermint in a glass of warm milk. This will soothe the throat and open the sinuses.

Conclusion

As written here, there are some very useful home remedies for the common cold. You must first decide on the symptoms you want to soothe, and then pick out the home remedies that will help you in that symptom. Furthermore, you should guarantee that you get sufficient rest and keep up on your consumption of fluids. Then you will get relief with a rapid recovery.

Best Way to Detox our Liver

2009-09-08T06:30:00.000-07:00

Actually there is no exact way to detox our liver, because its always different from person to another person, it depends on how you want to do it, and your way of life. But here some useful tips on how to detox our liver, its going to involve looking at diet, particular nutrition supplementation, herbal remedies, and of course lifestyle the way we live our life. In terms of using all those four strategies, we get a synergy or just like approach to detoxifying the liver and the entire body for that matter as oppose in just picking out one magic remedy, we get the synergy of all four of those items. So the thing to think about in terms of detoxing our liver, is bile flow, so the liver makes bile and the gall bladder stores it. Now bile is the way that toxins can leave the body, that's how they leave the system through the bile to our bile movements, certain toxins will grabbed on to that bile and the bile will grabbed on those toxins through the bile movements. So that's the thing to think about on detoxing our liver, so if we want to cleanse the liver, we must keep the bile moving.

One of the easiest way to do that is to corporate bitter taste into our diet. There are many herbs that are bitter in nature like gentian, artichoke leaf. For diet we can add bitter greens into our daily intake of vegetables so bitter greens are like dandelion, winter cress, garlic mustard and leafy greens that can facilitate the movements of bile. Another thing is stay hydrated a key part on cleansing the liver. And last as much as possible avoid toxins so things like sugar, artificial ingredients, MSG, saturated fats, and alcohol must be consumed in moderation.

Babies get Stressed too

2009-09-04T00:16:00.000-07:00

It seems the babies in ads for baby products are always happy and smiling. In reality babies don't smile all the time and are not always joyful. Irritability is the characteristic of almost every little kid. They experience anxiety and foremost babies cry, causing a lot of ruckus.

A baby doesn't make a concerted effort to cry. It is the instinctive response to the infant's sensation of being hungry, in pain or afraid. When a baby senses any of these things it inhales suddenly and then exhales with enough force to vibrate the vocal cords producing a sound commonly known as a "cry".

A crying baby certainly demands our attention. Most everyone will turn to look at a baby crying. The babies cry works when the mom or baby-sitter comes to comfort it and give it much needed attention.

For as long as there have been babies there have been parents soothing and caring for them. The four most successful and popular techniques for dealing with a fussy baby are listed below:

A fussy baby can be calmed by rocking back and forth (rhythmic motion). Singing and talking softly and calmly to a crying baby can help settle them down. You can also try to distract a fussy baby using visual cues. This means that you draw the babies attention to something colorful or interesting. This article answers how to handle, cradle and carry an unhappy baby. A baby's cry is natural, just as comforting the baby also comes naturally.

In addition, the suckling activity soothes a fussy infant. Babies do not necessarily require nourishment when they suckle. Think about a pacifier. If a newborn baby is upset or cranky, try swaddling it. The mother's womb is a custom fit, and the infant delighted in it. A simple thing like tightly bundling up a baby will make him feel comfortable and he will stop fussing at least for awhile. If you are unsuccessful with one method, like rocking the baby, move on to another method. Use different methods when attempting to comfort your fussy infant.

Thank you so much... Ka Erdy

2009-09-01T06:38:00.000-07:00

Today is a very sad day for all INC (Iglesia ni Cristo). Ka Erdy passed away. The man who led the Church to its glorious state today just left us. Everybody was so sad about the news, Ka erdy or Erano G. Manalo died at 84 at his house in quezon city last august 31, 3:53 pm. The Doctor of Ka Erdy said his death is becuase of Cardiac pulmonary arrest. Ka Erdy's remains lie in state at the INC Central Temple in Quezon City

We are forever blessed for having you as our leader. Because of you we will be forever strong in our faith. May you rest in peace. A good Father and a good Leader. Thank you for everything that you've done..you'll always remain in our hearts..even most of us wasn't able to get a chance to meet u in person we always know that you're guiding us all throughout..you always extend your words and ...prayers to each brethren and we know that you're always aiming for the best for everyone..you've done your part and even more than that..we will never forget all of the things that you'd taught us..we will continue to lift the words of GOD and Iglesia Ni Cristo...and we all know and believe that you will continue to guide us in every step of the way...

Eat Less Move More

2009-08-31T07:04:00.000-07:00

I was youtube hopping when I accidentally view this mad tv comedy skit about losing weight, " Eat less move more" its a very simple words but very true and powerful if you just follow it. Eating less can really help, but not to the extent that you really don't eat, just eat less that can gave you enough energy for the day. Move more really helps, people like athletes move more that's why they don't get fat. The video is very funny!

Enjoy the video!

Diabetes (type 1): The facts we should know

2009-08-28T02:18:00.000-07:00

Traditionally thought to be a quite uncommon disease, Type I diabetes affects just about one out of every 250 people, both adults and young, living in the US today. Although the term "juvenile" has long been associated with this type of the disease, as in Type I juvenile onset diabetes, the illness may actually occur at any time in life, and appears equally among both men and women.

There are thousands things that can go wrong with your body. Consider this short list:

Beta hydroxylase deficiency -
Dwarfism stiff joint ocular abnormalities -
Anonychia -
Dystrophinopathy -
Arthrogryposis spinal muscular atrophy -
Chronic hiccup -
Cantu Sanchez Corona Fragoso syndrome -
Costochondritis -
Cantu Sanchez Corona Hernandes syndrome -
Alopecia -
Erysipelas

Fortunately, even most doctors have not heard of some of these. But even though it is considered fairly uncommon, you probably know someone with Type I Diabetes.

Symptoms

While the symptoms of Type I diabetes tend to be subtle in most cases, if not treated, they will eventually become fairly severe. Some of the most common symptoms include:

Blurry vision - Frequent urination - Frequent skin, vaginal, or urinary tract infections - Dry mouth, even after drinking - Increased hunger, even just after eating - Increased thirst - Heavy or labored breathing for no apparent reason

Some of the more serious signs associated with Type I diabetes that demand an emergent need for medical attention may include:

Abdominal pain Shaking, trembling Fruity or sweet smelling breath Loss of consciousness, rarely in extreme cases

Causes

Scientists still aren't aware of some of the factors leading one to have Type I diabetes. But, they do know that a tendency to the condition may be inherited from one or both parents. Researchers have discovered that Type I diabetes may also be caused by something in the environment that causes a problematic reaction within the body's immune system. However, they are not sure as to the exact origin of these triggers.

Diagnosis

For an accurate diagnosis of Type I diabetes, a doctor must check for abnormal blood sugar levels by performing a blood test, or also testing for the presence of glucose or keystone in the urine. With today's knowledge, there is no way to test for impending Type I diabetes, or a method to prevent one from developing this type of diabetes.

Treatment

There are many, of all ages, who enjoy long, quite healthy lives despite having Type I diabetes. It's imperative to keep blood sugar levels under tight control, which may be achieved by eating the right foods, getting enough exercise, and the correct insulin therapy consistently one or more times a day. Anyone with this form of the disease must have insulin injections in order to properly manage their blood sugar level, which will also have to be tested regularly.

Without treatment, Type I diabetes may evolve into or cause several serious conditions, some of which may be life-threatening. Kidney damage is a quite common problem in those with the disease with a condition known as nephropathy. Other possible complications include retinopathy, which causes a loss of vision, heart disease, poor blood circulation and gastrointestinal disorders which may also result without medical treatment.

Although a serious disease, Type I diabetes is a disease that can still be successfully managed with the right medical care.

What do we get on Cigarettes?

2009-08-25T07:06:00.000-07:00

"Can you imagine blogging with your favorite laptop in front of the exhaust of car while the engine is running?" The carbon monoxide fumes from a car exhaust can kill you. But so can that cigarette that you puff on lazily as you blog on your laptop. That's because carbon monoxide fumes are released in the air when tobacco is burned. Its also stays inside the body to combine with hemoglobin, a form of protein in the red blood cells that transports oxygen to the body tissues. This combination slowly depletes the body of its oxygen supply. Which means that's smoking and sports don't mix since carbon monoxide reduces the supply of oxygen for your muscles. Research shows that smokers suffer shortness of breath almost 3 times more often than non-smokers. Carbon monoxide and nicotine combined can paralyze the lungs delicate hairs, called cilia. The respiratory system relies on the cilia to "sweep" the lungs and airways clean of dust, mucous and other dirt. Paralyzation Prevents them from doing this crucial function. The result, is what we known as smoker's cough.

What's in a Cigarette

There are lots! more than just addictive nicotine, these are the poison that go into your lungs each time you inhale cigarette smoke:

Arsenic: used in rat poison

Acetic Acid: hair dye and developer

Acetone: main ingredient in paint and fingernail polish remover

Ammonia: a typical household cleaner

Benzene: rubber cement

Cadmium: found in batteries and artists oil paint

Carbon monoxide: poison

Formaldehyde: used to embalm dead bodies

Hydrazine: used in jet and rocket fuels

Hydrogen Cyanide: poison in gas chambers

Naphthalene: use in explosive, moth balls and paint pigments

Nickel: used in the process of electroplating

Phenol: used in disinfectants and plastics

Polonium:radiation dosage, equal to 300 chest x-rays in one year

Styrene: found in insulation material

Tuluene: embalmers glue

Vinyl chloride: ingredient found in garbage bags

The damage smoking does to our insides eventually shows in our physical appearance. Its not about being vain, but puffing can really strip you of handsome/pretty points. Unless you want any of these features on you, think real hard before deciding to light up a cigarette.

Facial wrinkles
Bad breath
Black lips
A yellow stain on fingertips
Stained teeth that's either yellowish or brownish
An overall odor of stale smoke that everyone, except you, can detect

Smoking or not smoking? Do we have to think twice?

Fight Depression with Natural Remedies and Methods

2009-08-21T08:06:00.000-07:00

Depression is a fairly frequent psychiatric problem, which is characterized by a signs including depressed mood and other emotional problems, losing your temper, constipation, irritability, inappropriate crying, and the decreased ability to get any pleasure in just about anything. Depression torments between 7% and 19% of the people in the world. Major depression causes more than 60% of suicides every year, due mainly to the fact that only about a third of depressed people get medical attention.

Although the exact cause of depression is still unknown, there are many known natural remedies for depressive disorders. The most important natural remedy that can take care of your depression is diet, which actually plays a huge role in the dopamine levels in the brain. A diet that limits sweets, doughnuts, sweet chocolate, cake and other foods packed with sugar can actually diminish the incidence of depressed moods, since sugar laden sweets are able to temporarily increase mood by increasing blood sugar levels. But, once the glucose level drops, outlooks tend to drop farther than before and cause those disposed to depression to enter depressive periods. By avoiding peaks in blood sugar levels, major depressive moods can actually be prevented. Avoiding coffee and other drinks like 180, Dr Pepper, Diet Dr Pepper as well as dart and Worlds best coffee espressos that are high in caffeine can also be beneficial. The same goes for any alcoholic beverages. Caffeine and alcohol can both worsen mood, by providing temporary elation that is usually followed by depression. Those with depression should focus on consuming foods that are able to trigger serotonin production, such as foods rich in B vitamins and magnesium. Nuts, green vegetables, and some varieties of fish can be beneficial, since they can actually trigger a good mood without being followed by a state of depression.

St. John's Wort has been used in various countries for treating mild depression. Although it has not been proven useful for treating severe depression cases, it has been shown to actually increase synaptic levels of biogenic amines, such as nor epinephrine. Various studies have been performed, and have shown that St. John's Wort has actually been as effective as various prescription medications for depression. When used by patients diagnosed with mild depression, it can relieve many of the symptoms, included but not limited to extreme mood changes, loss of appetite, insomnia, and negative feelings. Exercise is one of the most helpful natural remedies for depression, because it can lessen some of the symptoms of depression while keeping the body in tone. Exercise has been shown to improve overall mood, increase energy, and reduce the effects of sleep loss in depressed people. Exercise has been effective in treating mild to moderate depression, but may take longer than prescription medications to show results.

Seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that only occurs during certain parts of the year, has been shown to be effectively treated by exposure to artificial and natural sunlight. It is used as an alternative to prescription depression medications, and works by regulating the body clock. Exposure to artificial and natural sunlight can actually trigger chemical changes in the brain, such as melatonin and serotonin production which can increase sleeping patterns.

Depression is a irritating medical condition, but mild cases can easily be improved with the help of natural depression remedies. Prescription medication have well known risk factors, but using natural methods can improve the medical condition without any similar problems. Changing routine activities such as diet, exercise, and even social activities can help to improve depression periods decreasing your depressed mood and other emotional problems and muscle aches and headaches, making those diagnosed with depression able to live a happy and normal life.

Simple ways to Beat Stress during Pregnancy

2009-08-18T01:51:00.000-07:00

Pregnancy can be a time of added stress for both you and your partner. Although it is a special time in your life, it also is a time of physical, social and emotional changes. Some of these changes are due to the hormone increases that occur during a normal pregnancy. These can cause mood swings that interfere with your usual stress management skills, making those little problems seems bigger than they actually are. Because how you cope with stress affects your mental and physical health, keeping stress under control can help you stay healthy during your pregnancy.

Try one or more of the following strategies to help you manage stress in a positive way during your pregnancy:

Eat a balanced diet = Not eating the right foods or enough food can make your irritable and tired, which may make you more prone to react negatively to the stress in your life. Avoid caffeine and cigarettes.
Exercise regularly = Try to get some physical activity almost everyday, unless your Doctor tells you otherwise. Go for a walk.
Make sure to get plenty of rest = Don't let the demands of everyday life overwhelmed you. Make time to rest, even if you have to schedule it.
Find out what helps you relax = And then do it! Some things that might help you "wind down" could include taking a nap, resting your hand on your belly and feeling your baby move, taking a long warm shower or talking to your baby.
Tune up = Playing classic or other music that you enjoy can help you relax and concentrate. There are also a number of relaxation tapes that combine nature sounds or soothing music with instructions that either ask you to visualized a specific scene or to teach you to relax specific muscle groups.
Take some quiet time = Spend some time alone, meditate, read a book or keep a journal. Imagine your stress away = When you are feeling tense find a space where you can sit quietly for 10- 15 minutes.
Hold that thought= When you have a stressful or negative thought, try these techniques : Stop the thought in mind stream. Actually say to your self "Stop" take a deep breathe and exhale slowly. Mentally take a step back, look at the situation objectively. Ask your self "Is my reaction overblown?" Remember that hormones swings during pregnancy may make things worst than they are. Then ask your self "What's a more constructive way to approach this problem ".
Control your breathing to relax = Most meditation exercises use breathing techniques to help relax the body and mind. Try these simple relaxation techniques : Find a private spot where you can be quiet for 10-15 minutes. Sit erect , with your hands in your lap or relax at your sides. Close your eyes. Inhale deeply, hold your breathe for 5 seconds and exhale slowly. Sit quietly, concentrate on your breathing. Breathe through you lungs. On every exhale say the word "Calm". With every breathe, feel your mind becoming more still. Don't fight other thoughts or distraction, let them come, let them go. Just concentrate on your breathing. After 10 - 15 minutes, Open your eyes. Remain seated for 2-3 minutes. Resume your normal activity
Tense, then relax = Progressive relaxation is a popular relaxation techniques that has been used for years. The idea is first to tense, then to relax specific muscle groups in a specific order. Try these techniques, when you begin to feel tense, if possible, find a quiet private place. Sit comfortably in a armchair or lie on the floor. (Do not lie flat on your back during the second half of your pregnancy, as this could decrease the blood supply to your abdomen and the baby) . Loosen any tight clothing. Remove your shoes, close your eyes and breathe normally, For each muscle groups tense the muscle for 6 seconds, then relax period. Repeat 3 times before going to the next group of muscle. These are sequence: Feet, calves, thighs , buttock, shoulders, hands, forehead and jaw (make a face, stick out your tongue) Reverse the sequence.
Don't do it alone = Let others to help you. (husband, family, friends, neighbor) they can support you physically and emotionally before an d after the baby comes. They care about you and your baby's well being, but may not always know how to help you. Don't be afraid to tell them what you want and need.
Dads get stressed too= Although they do not go through the same changes during pregnancy as mothers to be do, Dads get stressed too. They maybe worried about family finances, changing relationship and many other things. Take time to talk about what's going on. Give each other a hug, Dads also can help in a special way. Your partner can help you stay calm and relax by being aware of the changes you are going through and offering to rub your back or help with the housework, or just making an extra effort to keep the lines of communication often when things get tense.

Bad Fats can cause Cancer

2009-08-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

Besides being linked to atherosclerosis, fats are also under heavy suspicion as a contributing cause of cancer. Cancer of the breast appears to be related to excessive use of highly refined corn and vegetables oils. Laboratory studies in animals have shown that the more fat consumed, the more cancer observed. When research animals were fed both high-fat and high protein at the same time, they showed a higher incidence of cancers than when fed only high-fat or high protein alone. Studies from research laboratories have led to the following conclusions:

Transplanted tumors in animals are promoted when excess fat is given.

Virus-caused cancer is promoted by excess fat.

Cancer, secondary to X-ray radiation, is promoted by excess fat.

Chemically-caused cancer is promoted by excess fat.

The ideal diet is to eat fat as it occurs naturally in whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (nuts and seeds must be in moderation). Remember, vegetable fats contain no cholesterol and no viruses. However, one should not eat excessive amounts of refined vegetable oils, nuts, or seeds.
The right fats in the right amounts are absolutely essential for every cell of our body.