Health Food Fitness Gardening

How to potty toilet train your boy or girl

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:58:00 +0000

Potty training or toilet training is needed for most babies at some stage between 18 months and anywhere between 2 years or even upto 4 years depending on how early your baby or toddlers are willing to learn. To make potty training teaching as easy as process as possible for you and your toddler, take a moment to learn what works with your baby and what doesn't.

Here is some tips for potty training and a guide to starting toilet training

Waiting Until your child is ready

There's no magic age for your kid being ready to start learning to use the toilet or potty. Most babies develop the necessary skills between 18 and 24 months. you will need to keep an eye out for physical, cognitive, and behavioural signs that your toddler might be ready to give it a try.

Milestones

If your toddler is just going to go to a new school, a new sibling, or travel or anything like a change you may want to wait till its calmer before starting potty training.
If you've started potty training and been trying for several weeks without success, then your toddler's not ready. Wait a few more weeks and try again.

Making a potty training /toilet training plan

It's important to have a plan for the training process itself , before you even buy your toddler a potty seat,
1.Decide when and how you want to start.
2.How to handle accidents, when to back off, and so on.
3.Prepare to be flexible.
Be more diligent and discuss your plan with your child's paediatrician and day-care provider. They'll will have experience and advice to share with you.
Once you've made your strategy stick to it and take care that your child sticks to it , also taking care of setbacks.

Toilet Training to Taking it slow

Training and cajoling and teaching the various steps of potty training can sometimes take a long time.
Some children will nail it in just a few days, but most might take weeks or even months.

Don't push your toddler , let him take his time and get used to this new process. He'll surely move and go forward at his own speed.
You might need to motivate with gentle reminders and encouragement.

Praising / Encouraging your child with training

Everyone like encouragement and praise ,even your little kid ,your toddler will respond to positive reinforcement.
Whenever he takes a positive step forward , tell him he's doing well and that you're proud of him. Compliment and encourage him .

If you want o get the edge and be well informed for a easier potty training for your kid then you might want to check out he guide below or the video above

How to keep flies and bugs out fo your fruit tree

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:48:00 +0000

This is a Do it yourself home recipe to effectively keep fruit flies and bugs out of your fruit tree if you are into gardening.

Fruit fly trap of your fruit plants

Ingredients

Cloudy amonia
Yeast (or vegemite)
Sugar
1 used plastic bottle

This “fruit fly trapping method” method is very effective and have seen hundred of flies getting trapped in the bottle myself . You get similar ready made solutions in the gardening or hardware stores

Mix this three ingredients to form a thick syrupy syrup

Place two or three holes large enough for a bigger fly to fly through the holes

Hang the bottle on the tree somewhere ,

How the fruit fly trap works?

The flies get attracted to this liquid smelling food, squeeze themselves into the bottle , have it get drowsy and cant fly out of the bottle getting trapped.

Found a video on you tube ,you can watch below the guy makes it with different ingredients ,check it out

Is himalayan goji berry juice good for you?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:14:00 +0000

Have you been wondering about the health benefits of goji berries and goji juice? Some claim that goji berries are the next fountain of youth

Consumed routinely, himalayan goji juice are known to bestow longevity and youthfulness.

A man named Li Qing Yuen is mentioned in several unsubstantiated reports to have lived to the ripe old age of
252 years, having consumed goji berries daily throughout his long life.

What Is a Goji Berry?

The goji berry is also called the wolfberry. It is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hopes of living longer.

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Amino acids are important for our body’s well being, as they are not only vital when it comes to building proteins, but they are a crucial component when it comes to regulating metabolism as well.

Research shows that eating berries – like “blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries, and cherries” -- offers some definite health benefits. Berries like the goji berry are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent cancer and other illnesses, including heart disease.

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“Goji Berry” is traditionally grown in Mongolia, China and Tibet. Known in Asia for its health giving properties, research has confirmed that Goji Berry is one of the most nutrient dense foods on earth!

Rich in antioxidants
Packed with vitamin C
More betacarotene than carrots
More iron than spinach
High in aminos, vitamins & mins

IS the berry bad for you ?

If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries
If you have pollen allergies, you may want to stay away from this fruit.

Why fruits can be good for you !!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:05:00 +0000

More reasons to eat fruit. Great grocery list for fruits and veggies for you. With the right amounts of fruit in your daily diet , it can do wonders for your health and skin

What's in your fruit – Infographic

Below is a Info -pic of what goodness you can get from different fruits in your daily intake

Fruits can also be bad for you , but here is detailed chart of the vitamins present in some fruits

One medium apple with skin contains 0.47 grams of protein, 95 calories, and 4.4 grams of dietary fiber
One cup of fresh cherries, with pits, contains 1.46 grams of protein, 87 calories and 2.9 grams of dietary fiber.
One medium kiwi (69 grams) contains 0.79 grams protein, 42 calories and 2.1 grams of dietary fiber.
One medium banana contains 1.29 grams of protein, 105 calories and 3.1 grams of dietary fiber.

Can fruits be bad for you ?

Yes .. In excessive quantitities

Fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are two things that can stop your weight-loss progress in its tracks if left unchecked.

Avoid eating to much quantity of fruit with high level of sugar called fructose

A high fruit diet can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness

Processed meats - Is sausages and bacon bad for you ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:38:00 +0000

Those yummy smelling BBQ meats or sausage sizzle even though it smells good an tastes good can be bad for your health according to research conducted by the health industry. A 2005 University of Hawaii study found that processed meats increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67 percent

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) who have done a research review on mor than 7,000 clinical studies has concluded that “Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption.

Studies have also found that processed meats increase your risk of:

Colon cancer by 50 percent
Bladder cancer by 59 percent
Stomach cancer by 38 percent
Pancreatic cancer by 67 percent

The research say that Processed meats include bacon, sausage, hot dogs, sandwich meat, packaged ham, pepperoni, salami and virtually all red meat used in frozen prepared meals are not good for your health and can contribute towards cancer. Consumers are offered no real protection from dangerous chemicals intentionally added to foods, medicines and personal care products.

However they have said that regular meats eaten in moderation can be beneficial ,and in some instances help provide the body with the vitamins needed. The research mainly states that processed foods can be dangerous.

Why are processed meats dangerous ?

Processed meats are those preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or the addition of chemical preservatives. This includes bacon, ham, pastrami, salami, pepperoni, hot dogs, some sausages and hamburgers (if they have been preserved with salt or chemical additives) and more

A chemical carcinogenic ingredient known as sodium nitrite is used in processed meats which can lead to cancer and other diseases and bad health. sodium nitrite also results in the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines in the human body

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is another dangerous additive that you need to keep an eye out for in meats or processed foods

Try to avoid processed meats such as bacon, ham, salami, corned beef and some sausages

Any meat that contains MSG, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavor or artificial color is harmful to health

In the late 1970′s in the US an attempt to ban sodium nitrite was made but was overridden by the meat industry as the corporations that dominate American food and agricultural interests hold tremendous influence over the FDA and USDA

There is evidence that natural vitamin C found in citrus fruits and exotic berries (like camu camu) helps prevent the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines, but you would rather avoid eating processed meats altogether

What meats are safe?

"uncured" varieties that contain NO nitrates

organic meats that are grass-fed or free-range

Products that are 100% beef, 100% chicken

Free Handy household tips for you

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:44:00 +0000

Household tips that will cost you nothing

Some brilliant handy household hints

Top Australian Popular weight loss or Fitness diets

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:35:00 +0000

Diets with fewer carbohydrates and more protein and Countless dieting fads have been rammed down our throats: milkshakes, detox, Atkins, CSIRO - and, of course with some of them working to get us temporary relief and some also causing harm in the long run. The perfect plan for you will depend on your unique food preferences and habits

Different diets available in the Australian market

1. The atkins diet

2. Jenny craig diet

3. Weight watchers

4. Dukan diet

5.CSIRO diet

5. Cambridge diet

The Great Australian Diet Reviews

Consumer Reports recently measured the leading diet programs on the market, including Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Slim Fast. Although these three programs took the top spots overall based on an aggregation of factors

The Total WellBeing Diet

The diet was developed by the Australian government ( CSIRO) in response to an obesity epidemic that rivals that of the U.S. It claims to balance a well-rounded diet with a high level of protein, and even a dash of exercise

The rate of overweight and obese adults in Australia has almost doubled over the last 20 years, making the country one of the heaviest developed nations, according to the Australian Department of Health and Aging. Below is the plan

Breakfast

3/4 cup of high-fiber breakfast cereal with 250 milliliters low-fat milk
1 serving of fresh fruit

Lunch

Egg-and-salad sandwich on two slices of whole-grain bread with two boiled eggs, lettuce and spring onions
1 banana

Dinner

Coat a 200-gram chicken breast fillet in Moroccan spices, fry in 2 teaspoons of canola oil
Serve with 11/2 cups of steamed sweet corn, broccoli, and pumpkin While the menu looks appetizing,

How does the plan compare to Atkins and South Beach ?

While Atkins and South Beach don't emphasize physical activity as part of the plans -- an attractive feature to some dieters who aren't motivated to move -- the Total WellBeing Diet promotes exercise as one of its cornerstones.

The Grammy award winner and singer Adele and her partner, charity campaigner Simon Konecki, have recently gone on a double diet, and shed almost a stone (approx 6.4 kilos) each within a month by following a strict vegetarian diet and going jogging

Model Miranda Kerr tells why she believes the blood type diet is best for her. The 26-year-old started following the blood-type eating plan six years ago after her naturopath gave her the book, Eat Right 4 Your Type (Putnam) by Peter D'Adamo. The diet's celebrity followers include Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley and Courteney Cox Arquette.

5-factor diet

Devised by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, the five-week plan involves eating five meals daily, using five ingredients per meal (including protein, good fats, healthy carbs, fibre and a sugar-free beverage). Dieters must also complete 25-minute work-outs, five times weekly, but are allowed one "cheat day" per week (when you can eat whatever you want).

Who's allegedly been on it: Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keyes, Kanye West and Eva Mendez.

The maple syrup diet

Created by US naturopath Stanley Burroughs, this hardcore weight-loss strategy involves drinking a mixture of water, maple syrup, lemon juice and cayenne pepper for around 10 days. No food is allowed.

Who's allegedly been on it: Beyoncé Knowles and Ashanti.

The macrobiotic diet

The original macrobiotic diet was invented by a Japanese man, and it had incremental steps in it, the last being to eat only brown rice and water. As most people would agree that this is not a healthy diet, devotees have embraced a modern-day version of it which includes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and soy products. The key is high-fibre and low-fat.

Who's allegedly been on it: Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Joe Pesci.

According to forbes , Consumer Reports released its latest data on the leading diet programs on the market. Jenny Craig, Slim Fast and Weight Watchers take the top three spots by way of an aggregation of hundreds of published studies from the past six years.

Chicken ( LBD-friendly foods) Low Bloating diet

The protein you gain from chicken will keep you feeling fuller for longer, and lean meat such as chicken helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels. This is great news if you want to reduce bloating and gas because often when we are hungry we reach for carbohydrates or sugary foods; both of which contribute to bloating.

How to eat it: Have a chicken salad, using chicken breasts, lettuce, cucumber, almonds, lemon juice, basil and olive oil.

Yoghurt ( LBD-friendly foods)

Yoghurt is an LBD friendly food for lots of reasons. Firstly, it’s high in water, which helps combat any issues you have with water retention. Eating a dollop or two of yogurt before your big night out also puts good bacteria into your gut and, in turn, this reduces the gas that you have within your body.

80 per cent of the gas that causes bloating is the result of your digestive process and so, understandably, anything that aids your digestive process will help to reduce the swelling and discomfit.

How to eat it: You can eat yogurt plain, add it to a smoothie or mix it in with oats and nuts.

Weight gain due to medication

Fewer than 5 percent of Americans who are overweight got that way because of their medications, suggests research by Louis Aronne, MD, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Some drugs drive up weight by making you drowsy or lethargic, which means you'll burn fewer calories throughout the day. Others affect brain chemistry in a way that trips hunger switches. Because everyone reacts differently to these drugs, it's virtually impossible to predict how much you might gain during treatment

Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass surgery works for many but also comes with concerns about safety: "Infection, bleeding, and intestinal obstruction are real risks. Bariatric surgery is also rising in popularity —using staples or bands to reduce the stomach from a wine bottle to a couple of grapes (Bariatric surgery cures type 2 diabetes in three out of four patients and eliminates high blood pressure in three out of five patients)

Medical Tourism

The average cost of heart bypass surgery in the United States, for example, is $70,000. In India, the same surgery costs only $7,000—a whopping 90 percent less. For the many uninsured or people who cant afford to take medical insurance in United states and around the world this a very much viable option. The Joint Commission International (USA) has given its approval to 240 hospitals around the world to enable people to take benefit of these low cost medical facilities. The Joint Commission is the largest and most respected accreditation agency in the United States

Roadside Dentists In india

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:47:00 +0000

These roadside doctors , even though their methods are a bit crude ( and possibly dont have a medical degree and qualifications), they provide a cheap service for the poor people who cant afford a regular dentist or denture services in India.

Warning: This Video contains a tooth extraction that can be a bit confronting

THE Roadside Dentist OF JAIPUR , India

Pushkar and Pyara Singh are just like any other dentist except for the fancy chairs, fans, servants, x-rays, and gadgets. But who needs all that ?

Are these good mushrooms ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:51:00 +0000

My veggie garden has just randomly suddenly started sprouting mushrooms, the mushrooms are real flat and big and massive sizes.. Do any of you guys think these mushrooms are edible .I dont have any information on mushrooms and which ones are edible

Here is the photo of the mushrooms !!

Are these mushrooms edible

if so i have just got a nice crop for free..anyone in the know can you please leave me a comment

Quick tips to get a flat belly quickly !!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:41:00 +0000

Here are some quick tried and tested tips that i have used to reduce my belly within a month

- Avoid excessive eating ( eat in small portions throughout the day - avoid large meals).
- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat ( eat lean meat).
- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of Flour and consume high-fibre foods.
- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets ( sugar content)

- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.
- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time( have lessor no carbs for dinner).
- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.
- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.

Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:33:00 +0000

Are cut onions bad

I have used an onion which has been left in the fridge, and sometimes I don't use a whole one at one time, so save the other half for later.

Now with this info, I have changed my mind.... will buy smaller onions in the future.

onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.

It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!)

SO ARE ONIONS REALLY BACTERIA ATRRACTERS

The notion that onions are a "bacteria magnet" may stem from an old wives' tale dating at least as far back as the 1500s, when it was believed that distributing raw onions around a residence guarded against the bubonic plague and other diseases by "absorbing the elements of infection." Believe it or not, though it has no scientific basis whatsoever, some people still believe this today.

Is It True that Onions Are 'Magnets for Bacteria'?
By Dr. Joe Schwarcz, McGill University

Onions as Bacteria Magnets
The Chemist's Kitchen, 6 April 2009

Refrigerate Cut Onions for Best Storage
Charlotte Observer, 2 January 2008

Food Safety Facts: Mayonnaise and Dressings
Association for Dressings and Sauces

Onions and Flu
Urban Legends, 23 October 2009

Growing vegetables on film

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:10:00 +0000

Grow crops on film

Yes you heard right!! the japanese have come out with new technology that grows all kinds of vegetables and possibly trees as well in the future on film. So pretty much no soil is needed as the plants get their nutrients supplied from the film.

Plant growing without soil

This method has been tried by the Japanese in the middle east desert with success and they say the chances of the plans or vegetables catching disease is also low due to no soil. Here si a video showing the japanese growing plants on film

Who needs soil when you can grow crops on film? Japan's Mebiol is growing a Garden of Eden of sorts on its thin hydro-membranes, which are only microns thick.

The greens can grow considerably if liquid nutrients are given to them from above and below, through the film

How to get rid of that beer belly !!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:41:00 +0000

How to avoid a beer belly or beer stomach

Men cant stay away from beer and so they have to make Health plans to either get their beer belly in shape or then abstain from beer. Many men actually do think that the beer belly is attractive to the opposite sex , when in most cases it isn't.

You have seen others (dad, uncle, boss, a politician, some police guys or a pedestrian on the street) sporting it and probably also might have giggled at the sight of it. A Beer or a pot belly is not only an unflattering sight but also looks like an unhealthy asset not just restricted to many ageing celebrities but also the masses. It can often been seen as a put off by women, who can find a beer beer stomach unattractive.

These days, even young people in their 20s to 30’s have become a victim to this pot belly, which is certainly a bad sign.

What is a beer belly?

A round, pot-shaped belly that is caused by frequent beer drinking ore fat accumulation is often called a Beer Belly. This is more prevalent amongst males compared to females and sometimes also caused by excessive eating. It is caused by excessive accumulation of fat in abdominal area.

If a person's Body Mass Index (BMI) is more than 30 and he has a beer belly, then the beer belly could be responsible for many chronic life-threatening diseases.

How does a person get a beer belly ?

Studies indicate that beer belly is highly co-related with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and hypertension. But the most important and risky cause is the metabolic syndrome which due to all of the above conditions and disorders mentioned above are together in the same person.

If you drink beer very often, you consume more calories and more fluid is retained in the stomach until filtered and excreted by kidney through urine, this causes stomach to bulge for prolonged time and to loose its elasticity thus creating a beer belly

Get the right Exercise program to turn your beer belly into a six pack body or a flat stomach!!

High-carbohydrate intake via food and a diet which includes fatty foods and oils in food preparations contribute to making a beer belly.

Here are some Precautions you can take to avoid a beer belly

- Avoid excessive eating.

- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat.

- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of maida and consume high-fibre foods.

- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets

- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.

- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time.

- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.

- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.

Here are some belly reducing programs available on the internet that you can check out

The belly fat solution

The Flat Stomach Solution

The Flat Tummy Makeover - Female Focused Fat Loss & Sexy Tummy System!

Lose Stomach Fat And Get Flat, Sexy Abs

Mobile phones and radiation

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:48:00 +0000

Mobile phones or Cellphones cause brain cancer, dementia and have other side effects, these are the results of many studies conducted. However, most of such studies have remained largely inconclusive.

Recently a panel findings highlighted the health hazards posed by mobile phones radiation. The committee named loss of memory, lack of concentration, digestive and sleep disturbances as some of the ill-effects caused by mobile phone radiation.

List of mobile phones with high levels of RF radiation

CNET recently published a “list of phones with high levels of RF radiation”. The list includes some of the popular smartphone models from companies like LG, Motorola and Sony Ericsson.The study is based on SAR or Specific Absorption Rate. SAR is a way to measure the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset.

A cell phone's SAR, or its Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset. All cell phones emit RF energy and the SAR varies by handset model.

1. Motorola Bravo has a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, 512 MB RAM, aGPS, accelerometer and Bluetooth.The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.59

2.Motorola Droid whihc is Android-powered is number 2. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.58

3.Sony Ericsson's 12 megapixel shooter Satio too figures among the phone's with highest level of radiation. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.56.

4.Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 Mini Pro, is at No. 4 on the list. The Android-based phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55.

5.Kyocera Jax S1300 with a 1.8-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55

6.Motorola i335 sports a 1.5-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.53.

7.Android-based 3G smartphone “Defy”. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

8.The candybar Motorola Grasp features a 2.2-inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom. Grasp's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

9.ZTE Salute's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

10.No. 10 is LG Rumor 2 with 1.51 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).

Here is a device that can protect you from cellphone radiation, its a bit quirky but says will do the job.

A randomized study was conducted between January 1 and December 31, 2009 at a single U.S. laboratory among 47 healthy participants recruited from the community. Cell phones were placed on their left and right ears and brain imaging was performed with positron emission tomography, PET, scans. This study's authors say more research is needed to answer that question."Results of this study provide evidence that acute cell phone exposure affects brain metabolic activity," the authors state. "However, these results provide no information as to their relevance regarding potential carcinogenic effects, or lack of such effects, from chronic cell phone use.”

Get the book Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family if you want to read more about mobile phone radiation.

Vitamins and the body Health

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:19:00 +0000

The human body is an incredibly complex organism that requires dozens of different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients so it can operate efficiently.

Nutritional requirements are often slightly different for young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake.

Every bodily function, from digestion to growth, to muscle movement, to memories, requires the right vitamins to function properly. Different vitamins provide different benefits, but together a diet rich in appropriate vitamins and minerals keeps you strong, energetic, and healthy.

Vitamin Deficiencies

Not getting enough vitamins can create a wide range of health problems, including:

Lethargy and fatigue
Dry skin
Poor eyesight
Higher cholesterol levels
Raised blood pressure
Slow wound healing
Sore gums
Increased cancer and heart disease risks
Asthma
Diabetes
Infertility

The best sources of vitamins are fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy, and other wholesome foods. Unfortunately, heavily processed foods such as those that come in boxes and bags on store shelves or in the freezer section often lack essential vitamins because the chemicals required to process and preserve the foods strips them of their healthiest nutrients. Because of this, many people may be vitamin deficient without realizing it.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake or then browse on of the Vitamins shop online for a good deal if you know what you want

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Is 3D tv harmful for health ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:21:00 +0000

Scientists and researchers say Avoid 3D TV as it can disorient the brain, causing eye strain, headaches, nausea and sickness, scientists warn.

3D TV can be harmful

When buying a 3 DTV , Viewers will have a choice between two types of 3D TVs - active and passive - which show the 3D images in different ways.
An active TV normally will cost less that a passive 3d tv, but will require special 'shutter' glasses. The basic idea is that the TV displays the 3D programme or movie in a series of rapidly alternating frames - left eye, right eye, left eye, right eye - changing at such a speed that the viewer cannot even detect it is happening. The shutter glasses, which cost 20 to 40 USD a pair and are powered by a small battery, block out one eye or the other on alternate frames at the same high speed, synchronizing with the image being displayed on TV via a wireless connection to the set. The brain is thus fooled into creating a 3D image in the mind's eye.

3D Tv warnings for health

The 3d tv passive technology relies on a special polarising filter on the TV set to split the image into its left eye - right eye components. The split picture is then watched using a simple pair of polarising glasses - similar to the ones handed out in modern 3D cinemas - to create the 3D image.

The closer the viewer is to the screen, the worse it feels, making 3D TVs more problematic than cinema screens. Researchers at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands asked 39 people who could see 3D to read some text on a screen 10 feet away. Seven of the group suffered symptoms that can lead to nausea, including double vision and eye.

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Are mobile phones bad for babies ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:38:00 +0000

Scientists in America reported that foetuses regularly exposed to mobile phones in the womb had a 30 per cent greater chance of behavioural difficulties at the age of seven. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, were based on a study of 28,000 seven-year-olds and their mothers, who were part of the Danish National Birth Cohort study.

The study enrolled 100,000 pregnant women between 1996 and 2002 and monitored their behaviour and their children's health over eight years.

The report sugests that pregnant women who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have children with behavioural problems, particularly if their children start using mobile phones in their first seven years. The researchers from the University of Southern California said the results showed an obvious association between mobile phone exposure and abnormal behaviour in children.

The Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research, said the data was not strong enough to indicate a link between mobile phone exposure and behavioural problems.

Bra made up of Nasa space technology

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:21:00 +0000

There is no limits to technology today , as we can see from the new Nasa technology used in “Womens BRA”. A new technologically advanced BRA has been launched using NASA technology.

Technologically improved womes BRA

"For example, if you're exercising and the BRA detects a rise in body temperature, it can expand to offer more support when you need it."

"It can boost the cleavage when it detects a rise in body temperature," Dr Nielsen said.

The bra, according to Dr Nielsen, can also adapt to a woman's changing shape and size, meaning you're less likely to have to shop for another bra down the line.

NASA - Home

NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, ...
www.nasa.gov

The NEW NASA inspired BRA

NASA developed its intelligent memory foam in the '60s to make its aircraft seating safer and more comfortable. The "smart" foam, which has the unique quality of retaining or remembering its shape after pressure is applied, is the key ingredient in a new kind of bra being distributed in Australia. "A derivation of the foam is used in the memory foam mattresses. It's also used in the safety lining of racing car helmets, and so I realised it could have a lot of practical uses, and this softening and expansion could have a lot of benefits."

So what is kangaroo care and its benefits ?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:10:00 +0000

Kangaroo care saves australian baby

A mom in Australia says a doctor declared her newborn son "dead," but she helped bring him back to life by holding the premature baby against her body using a method known as "kangaroo care."

"I thought, 'Oh my God, what's going on?' " Kate Ogg said on the Australian television show, Today Tonight when she saw her baby come back to life thanks to kangaroo care. Kate Ogg says a practice known as 'kangaroo care' helped revive her 'dead' baby, Jamie, who was born premature. Saved by a mother's touch

The child, named Jamie, was born after only 27 weeks with his twin sister, Emily, at a hospital in Sydney. Her birth went well, but his was a different story. The doctor struggled for 20 minutes to save him before declaring him dead. "His little arms and legs were just falling down away from his body," Ogg said. "I took my gown off and arranged him on my chest with his head over my arm and just held him."

Kangaroo care saves baby’s life in australia

She and her husband, David, spoke to the child as she continued to embrace him for nearly two hours. During that time, she said, the two-pound infant showed signs of life. "I told my mum, who was there, that he was still alive. Then he held out his hand and grabbed my finger," Ogg said.

Origins of kangaroo care In bogota

Most studies have proven that Kangaroo Care has a major, positive impact on babies and their parents; some studies have proven there is no change; but no study has proven that Kangaroo Care has hurt either parent or baby.

in 1998, Gay Gale and Kathleen Vandenburg (Neonatal Network, 12 (6): 49-57) found an increased intimacy and attachment between baby and parent. Kangaroo Care was found to help a parent feel connected. Eye contact led to an experience of "knowing" infant.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kangaroo care is a technique practiced on newborn, usually preterm, infants wherein the infant is held, skin-to-skin, with an adult. Kangaroo care for pre-term infants may be restricted to a few hours per day, but if they are medically stable that time may be extended. Some parents may keep their babies in-arms for many hours per day. Kangaroo care, named for the similarity to how certain marsupials carry their young, was initially developed to care for preterm infants in areas where incubators are either unavailable or unreliable.

Home remedies for the seasonal Australian Cold and Flu – part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:13:00 +0000

Millions of “Australians suffer the cold and flu” when the colder months of June july and august come very year. it is around this time that the chemists and pharmaceuticals companies for cold and flu medicine make a killing.

Luckily for some who are willing to try some natural medicines and deny these capitalist medicine mongers some of their revenue, i am providing a alternative natural solution.

Simple home remedies for cold and flu

All you need is Patience , eucalyptus oil and hot water and a towel and a inclination to believe or try natural remedies. As you know eucalyptus is known for its medicinal values and it definitely helps remedy cold and flu and unclog all that gunk and stuff you have in your nasal system

What you need to do ?

Eucalyptus oil and Hot water

Heat a couple ( 3 to 4 ) of glasses of water and place it in a wide bowl on the kitchen table which should be off appropriate height ( normally). Drop 2 drops of the eucalyptus oil in the water , place a towel over your head and bring you head down( as close as you can to the bowl without getting burnt with the steam) , so that the large towel encloses the bowl and the area aorund it , while it is over your head and not letting any air in or out ( maybe a small gap will do )

Now start taking deep breaths ( you will get the hot steam air with eucalyptus flavor going up your nose), you can alternate the intensity of the deep breaths as per the heat affecting you you can also add one or 2 more drops ( after a 5 minute session ) if you feel the eucalyptus oil steam has become a bit weaker in the water.

Inhalation with Eucalyptus oil and Hot water

Do this at least 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days and you will be soon on your road to recovery in 2 days or the next couple of days.

Do consult your GP if you have cold and flu as this is only a alternative natural home remedy and may not work for all or in all situations.

Next : the Sure fire “Stopping that annoying cough Home Remedy”

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Cure for blood cancer !!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:37:00 +0000

I know people are a sucker for remedies when they are desperate !! but i am not writing this post because of that , sometimes you never know if there is truth in it until u try it .. I have no idea if this cure or remedy works if at all. I just received this information in an email , here it is.

A cure for blood cancer ?

'Imitinef Mercilet'

“Imitinef Mercilet” is a medicine which cures a type of blood cancer,
Its available at free of cost in following hospitals
Adyar cancer institute in Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum.
Kovai-Sri Ramakrishna hospital

The human body is at all times prone to dissimilar types of diseases. But, there are a number of diseases, which cause entire dejection into the patients, because these incurable diseases do not have any cure. Blood cancer, scientifically well-known as leukaemia is one such disease, which in anticipation of now did not have any kind of treatment that can provide entire relief without any type of adverse side effects. However, researchers each and every one over the world put in their most excellent efforts and discovered Imitinef Mercilet, the miracle drug for curing blood cancer. Furthermore, Imitinef Mercilet acts only through the cancerous cells and does not harm some other vital organ in your body.

Imitinef Mercilet

Administration of Imitinef Mercilet verbally at Adyar Cancer Institute has provided optimistic results to people suffering on or after blood cancer. Eminent cancer specialists working in Adyar Cancer Institute have exposed that the body rapidly absorbsImitinef Mercilet particularly when the patient take the drug orally as nearly ninety-eight percent of the drug, straight away goes into the bloodstream and starts its remedial effect. Though liver is the organ, where the metabolism of the drug takes position but to hand is no adverse effect on this vital organ. Consequently, patients because of all over the world can avail this free treatment and live a healthy as well as carefree life.

Imitinef Mercilet works in a miraculous way as it creates a blockade in the improvement of the irregular enzyme that causes leukaemia. This obstruction developed by Imitinef Mercilet not only restricts the abnormal growth of the blood cells but also switches off the production of the protein that aids in the enlargement of the cancerous cells. It is a well-known fact all the way through the world that cancer treatment is a costly concern, which most of the people are not capable to bear. Keeping this in mind, Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai has taken the inventiveness step of providing free treatment forleukaemia patients.

Begone !! The awful flu season – Home made remedies for Flu and cold

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:10:00 +0000

Get home made remedies for flu

Sure, the best way to avoid a king hit from influenza this winter or cold is to get a flu vax, but what about the mild seasonal cold?
You may be surrounded by sniffling, sneezing colleagues, but that doesn't have to mean you're next in line. As well as staying hydrated and steering clear of immune-system saboteurs like sugar, fatty foods and alcohol, you can ward off winter bugs with a balanced diet including these power-packed foods.

I got the flu !! – get a home remedy for Cold and flu

As is usual i got the flu this winter again , and i decided to toss the usual cold and flu tablets in the bin and try a natural remedy .The most important thin to do is attack the flu right when it starts and not let the bad bacteria get stronger.

Here is the magic remedy that gave the cold and flu a beating and made it disappear in 2 days
chop ginger to fill 1/4 a table spoon

Fill the tablespoon with the chopped ginger and honey and drink a glass of warm water immediately after having this tablespoon . repeat this at least twice a day . do not have any cold drinks or cold foods and remain warm wearing warm clothes and you shall see this disappear. It it still persists then its time to go get that flu medicine that you dumped in the bin.
Some preventions you can take to avoid flu !!
Yes, your kindy teacher was onto something about the flu and cold. The germs that cause colds can live for hours – even weeks – on objects like doorknobs, tap handles and phones. So, hit the soap and water often, avoid touching your mouth and nose, and cover mouth with a tissue when you sneeze.
When you’re stressed, your body produces cortisol, a hormone that messes with your immune system. However, when you’re relaxed, cortisol levels go down – especially when you’re physically active at the same time. Signing up for yoga
this winter will do the trick.

Australian weight loss programs costing $0

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:18:00 +0000

ustralian miracle weight loss program costing Zilch

Today i saw this programme on TV about weight loss . This australian girl Adele ( not not the British singer Adele) from australia apparently lost 64 kilos just using a music cd and dancing away her fat.
She started and managed to just move her legs around a bit and did one song the first day , but her legs got fitter and before she knew it with her prsuasion and hard work she put into her dancing she was 64 kilos slimmer and looks a beauty now.This was the miracle weight loss programme that she invented and worked for her.

So what did it take this brave ausssie lasss to loss 64 kilos ?

One funky music CD probably around $15
And a whole lotta dancing
so what are you waiting for , crank up the music and put on those dancing shoes ( make sure you dont overdo and hurt yourself)

"I think that weight loss methods are a very complex and cluttered category, the weight loss category, and there are certainly some reputable programs and there are less reputable ways of losing weight."

Some of the popular weight loss diets and program’s in australia are

A few of the thousands of options available to the Australian market are:

Tony Ferguson Diet
Soup diet
The low GI diet
Atkins diet
Salmon diet
Weight Watches
Milk shake diet
Lemon detox diet
Jenny Craig
CSIRO diet
Clothesline diet
Raw food diet
Slimfast diet
Protein powder diet
Liquid diet
Macrobiotic diet
Low carb diet

so if you are willing to try something cheap and free just go with what adelle did and try it out before you spend your hard earned money on some weigh loss programme

Japanese "Hana Sukkiri Melody” Ringtones good for Your health

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:12:00 +0000

Ringtones has since their inception got quite innovative and quite frankly now some can be quite annoying , Luckily Now one Japanese company has actually made one ringtone that which literally make you healthier , they claim.
Index Corporation announced that its cellphone ringtone site Sokuho Music Search (Sokuho = breaking news) provides a new version of ringtone collections “Hana Sukkiri Melody” (Hana Sukkiri = cleared up nostril).

Index Corporation of Japan introducing a new range of ringtone collections known as "Hana Sukkiri Melody”, or "Cleared up nostril" melody after translation. Apparently, this ringtone is able to make a nose resonate at the same frequency with pollens adherent inside your nasal cavity, letting them fall down eventually thanks to the use of 27 variations of frequency from420Hz to 1070Hz.
“The ringtone will make a nose has resonant frequency with pollens adherent inside your nasal cavity, so eventually pollens fall down. ”
Luckily, JRTL has some much more sensible-sounding ringtones in the pipeline, including "sleep-promoting ringtone," "ringtone makes your date," "crow scarer ringtone," "ringtone makes your skin beautiful," and more.

The application is developed by Japan Ringing Tone Laboratory (JRTL), who “develops scientific approach on ringtones”, led by Dr. Matsumi Suzuki [J] who is a professor of Adam Smith University .

Does your meat have sulphur Dioxide ??

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:50:00 +0000

Yes !! it probably does !!

Banned chemicals in meats

Dodgy Butchers and small supermarkets often have been indulging in this malpractice to make their meats sell , by putting sulphur dioxide in their meats for it to look more red and fresh and entice their customers to buy the meat.

What is sulphur dioxide?

Sulphur dioxide is a chemical used as a preservative in some foods.The use of sulphur dioxide is strictly controlled by the Food Standards Code as some people might have serious allergic reaction when it is used in foods where they do not expect to encounter it.

Sulphur dioxide as a preservative in meats

Suprisingly , sulphur dioxide has been approved to be used in certain meat products like sausages , salami , and meat patties as these meats have tradionally been treated with sulphur dioxide to stay looking fresh longer. There are prohibitions though on how much you can use on these products , you can use less than 500mg/kg of the finished product.

Butchers are putting sulphur dioxide in the meat — a tasteless preservative found in dried food, sausages and wine. It is used to mask meat that may be going off, by making it appear redder. "They'll use it to enhance the colour — get the red out, the pink colour, to make it look more attractive”. If you're sensitive to sulphur dioxide, it could be an asthma reaction, could be eczema, irritable bowel, headaches and behavioural issues in children

Last week in nsw Australia a few butchers were caught up in a raid doing this dodgy practices to sell their meat . check the list of these butchers --- > Dodgy butchers fined using a banned chemical

Related Food Chemicals' Link :

NSW AUSTRALIA FOOD authority Sulphur dioxide in meat pdf file

Using preservative in processed meats

Top 20 Food Additives to Avoid