Heath Matters

Secrets to Slowing Aging

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:21:00 +0000

“It is all in the state of mind.” That is what I thought first when I am telling myself that I will not be affected with aging. And indeed, it is a helping factor but there are more additionals that I need to consider in order to fight aging.

Exercise is the topmost way to fight aging. Engaging in a physical activity stimulates the connections between neurons, and it is juicing the brain's circuitry which makes the cells always on the go, making us looking younger and healthier. In fact, there are always that pleasures one can get out from exercising. It is the contentment of the feeling of being happy and healthy that satisfy the soul and that make everything in good function and activation of the mind.

Furthermore, exercise stimulates circulation which bathes brain cells in oxygen, "feeding" them to keep them young. This reveals that exercise causes the growth of new brain cells in the part of the brain that controls memory.

Moreover, the only way to boost oneself and get out from the negative infliction of aging is to quit smoking. It is the chemical that contains in the cigarette that destroys the brain to absorb and retain information, leading it to damage the neurons causing to lose memory which activates poor concentration of the person. Furthermore, smoking can also cause to accelerate the increase existence of wrinkles that makes the face to be sagged. Therefore, smoking should be stopped if we do care to save our health and our lives from aging.

It is best to protect the protective layer of what makes us whole, our skin. Through applying lotions with SPF 30 or with higher in content of that, this will save our skin from the excruciating heat from the sun’s UV rays which could damage our skin. The sun is not that friendly to our skin. Too much exposure from the sun’s heat damages our skin which makes our skin looks as if we are already in our 60s or 70s.

The most essential thing as well is to have more sleep. A person should sleep at least 8 hours or more so that he can have a perfect skin. Go away from the dangers given by stress and do not let stress take place in your perspective. Studies have found out that people who routinely cut back on sleep are more likely to be overweight and have other resulting health problems than those who get seven to eight hours of sleep a night.

Avoiding aging is always on the state of mind and on how one preserves to direct one’s health into active and disciplinary actions that always embraces and prioritizes health as first. There are ways to improve one’s health and to uplift the things that life leads to a chance of making things appear worthwhile, it is always a must to be healthy and be happy. Fight aging as much as possible to stay healthy and happier everyday.

How to get Toned Arms

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:16:00 +0000

The arms are the only part of the body that tends to carry less fat. With this, in order to boost its vigor, it is best to follow some exercises good to tone the arms.

All you need to do is to use five-to eight-pound weights, perform 15 to 20 reps of each exercise and go from one move to the next with little or no rest between. You have to do thus for two or three sets three times a week.

The first step is you have to grab a pair of dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees bent. Bend forward at the hips and let your arms hang straight down from your shoulders, palms facing. Raise both arms out to the sides as you squeeze your shoulder blades together. Return to start. That's one rep. This is what you call the reverse fly exercise.

Second, do the biceps curl which you hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward, and keep your back straight and chest up. Without moving your upper arms, bend your elbows and curl the weights toward your shoulders. Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position, straightening your arms completely. That's one rep.

Third, in the dumbbell cross jab, you have to stand with your feet a bit wider than hip width and knees slightly bent. Hold the dumbbells at chest height with elbows bent and palms facing each other. Extend your left arm across your body until the weight is in line with your right shoulder. As you return to start, repeat with the right arm. That's one rep.

Fourth, position yourselves into lying triceps extension which you lie face-up on a bench and hold a pair of dumbbells above your head, arms straight and palms facing each other. Without moving your upper arms, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells until they are at either side of your head. Pause, then lift the weights back to the starting position. That's one rep.

With these four-step exercise, you are on your way to a beautiful toned arms. It is just so simple. All you need to do is to follow this exercise everyday.

The Best Drink

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:14:00 +0000

There are drinks which could harm the body and other causes dehydration. There is a recommended healthy drink that boosts one’s health.

Chocolate milk is a good source for a healthy body. In fact, a study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism showed that participants who drank chocolate milk before mounting stationary bikes were able to ride 49 percent longer than those given a generic carbohydrate-replacement beverage.

That is why, in order to live healthy, it is a very good option to give the body healthy drink all the time. To live happier is to have a healthy life.

The new guidelines that define pre-Alzheimer's disease

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:24:00 +0000

Alzheimer’s disease is a kind of mental decline letting the person with this kind of disease forgets one’s memory in a span of longer time. This forgetfulness effects to the loss of one’s memory leading to total impairment of the nerve impulse of the brain (hold visions of one’s memory) that transmit the transactions of the brain to a great loss.

But recent studies show that aside from the most common signification of one having the nature of mental decline, the new guidelines which were presented by Creighton Phelps, Alzheimer's program chief at the National Institute on Aging describes three phases: early brain changes, mild cognitive impairment and full-blown Alzheimer's.
But the guidelines do not advise doctors to change how they evaluate and treat patients now because such findings should reflect tools for research and further study of the said disease.

These guidelines and recent findings are a big help to anticipate that such nature of Alzheimer’s disease are occurring. Furthermore, with the information given, it prompts the doctors to initiate active study that would help ease the problem in a way that it captures to find remedies for better awareness and prevention actions that would be given and taken to patients who show such symptoms having such kind of disease.

Hangover Rescue

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:44:00 +0000

In the morning, people do usually get a taste of what the day might bring, at least physically, such as the sniffle that forecasts a cold. Hangovers predict a day of painful reminders in the form of a crashing headache and some vague guilt about self-inflicted suffering.

Hangover symptom is an extra sensitivity to the aromas and in order to find remedy on hangover, it is best to use oils such as 1 drop lemon essential oil, 1 drop juniper essential oil, 1 drop grapefruit essential oil or 1 drop peppermint, 1 drop rose peppermint oil.

Simply apply the blend to the pulse points, on your wrists or temples but one of the most effective ways to use the hangover formula is in a foot massage.

It is also best to add the neat oils to a basin-or skinful of hot water. Moreover, if you are pressed for time, add the oils to a cup of hot water, gently inhaling the steam for a minute or so. The hangover formula is worth bottling and it is best to take them with you so you can use it whenever you need to. Furthermore, it is best also to drink as much water as you can manage to alleviate the dehydration that comes from drinking alcohol. For energy, add a little honey to a herbal tea, such as peppermint, which is traditionally recommended for headaches.

When YOU MUST SEE THE DOCTOR

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:56:00 +0000

Yellow skin and eyes.

1. If abdominal pain lasts for more than four days.
2. If pain is accompained by any of the following symptoms:

Poor appetite and unexpalained weigt loss. Recurrent diarrhea, usually without blood. and ubsences of fever. Nausea, general ill feeling,fever during attack, blood or mucus in stool.
Recument pain in upper right abdomen that spreads to the cheast, back, or shoulds, and absences of fever. Recument pain in upper right abdomen with vomiting and fever during attacks.

3. If abdominal swelling is accompanied by the following symptorms:

Severe pain,fever, diarrhia or contipating or constipation, and votiming. Swollen nankles and difficuting breating, especaiily at night. Decreased urination and puffy ankles that hold a dent when pressed.

Badminton is a good morning exercise.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sun, 30 May 2010 02:47:00 +0000

Badminton is the best sport that I often play with my friends and sisters early in the morning. It is a good form of exercise that really keeps the sweat out from our body. Through running, jumping, hitting, catching and the staring of the shuttle with vigilance are that I can say that this sport is best for morning exercise.

Actually, you don’t need a tremendous oval for this in order to play the game. With just an open field where you can consume all the space for your active movement, then you are on your way to badminton.

Badminton as sport stretches all my body parts. It awakens my senses, making me feel active and cautious all the time. And of course, the fast transmission of the information like what is the best move to hit signals me to think quickly and logically.

For me, I consider Badminton as a good sport. I love playing it with friends and family. It also attaches social activity that helps me win friends as well.

Helping Headaches

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sat, 29 May 2010 08:21:00 +0000

When you are at work, headaches can result from low blood sugar levels due to hunger, dehydration – not drinking enough water throughout the day – tension, poor posture, and eyestrain, in addition to environmental factors, such as electromagnetic stress, excessive heat or cold, or poor lighting conditions. Stress can also play a major part in bringing on a headache: feeling that you just have too much to do can make your head swim. If you are affected, try the calming mini-massage at your desk to relieve the distress of a headache.

Using your middle fingers, massage your temples using a gentle, circling motion. Gently massage around your eyes, over the cheek bones, and along the ridge of the brows.

Speed changes your hormones.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Mon, 24 May 2010 07:17:00 +0000

Recent research points to the body’s ability to produce human growth hormone (HGH) throught exercise – and while HGH doesn’t appear to directly improve strength or exercise capacity, it is very good at metabolizing fat.

Phil Campbell, MS, cites a 2005 study of University of Bath (England) researcher Keith Stokes, widely considered the foremost expert of HGH and exercise, that described how a series of 30-second sprints sharply increased HGH in the body while exercising – and also for roughly tow induced HGH is released, it will target body fat like a heat-seeking missile.

Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults (Pristine Publisher, 2008), outlines four benchmarks he says are necessary for exercise to produce HGH a fat-blasting levels: 10 oxygen debt or feeling out of breath; 2) muscle burn (the sensation caused by lactic acid overload); 3) an increase in body temperature by at least one degree (characterized by moderate sweat); 4) adrenal response (feeling out of breath and “slightly” in pain).

This sprint-traning approach (which also can be performed on a stationary cycle) can be extremely challenging but the results can be dramatic: Campbell says his clients routinely report weight loss of up to 20 pounds in eight weeks.

Sunscreen to prevent Melanoma.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:07:00 +0000

Using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is best recommended to use in order for our skin to protect against UVA and UVB. The sunscreen should have the ingredients like mexoryl and helioplex which help stabilize the UVA-absorbing ingredients so they don't degrade as quickly. But if you go tanning, risk is it will cause skin cancer called Melanoma, according to Susan Swetter, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at Stanford University. She added saying that up to 35 percent of adolescent girls use indoor tanning regularly, despite a 75 percent increased lifetime melanoma.

That is why, in order to prevent Melanoma, it is best to use sunscreen rather than go tanning.

Pine Bark good for diabetes.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:15:00 +0000

According to Gina Roberts-Grey in her article from the Natural Solutions Magazine, 2008, October issue, p.89, pine bark an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree helps patients lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease as well.

She added saying that 125 mg. of pine bark (pycnogenol) daily can reduce blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics which works to prevent blood clots especially for diabetics who often suffer from atherosclerosis and poor circulation. But taking this supplement needs the help of the doctor for he is the one who has the capacity of knowing and giving the proper dosage prescription for the diabetic person.

Yogurt

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The "good" bacteria in yogurt - known as probiotics - make an essential contribution to a healthy immune system. The stomach and intestinal tract contain more than 500 different varieties of bacteria, and probiotics help maintain a balance between the good and bad bacteria by crowding out pathogens and preventing them from attaching to gut walls. Probiotics also feed on nondigestive fibers called prebiotics, producing short-chain fatty acids that decrease acidity in the colon. The decreased acidity makes the colon uninhabitable for most infection-causing pathogens, which, in turn, allows for increased mineral absorption. Research suggests that probitocs can also enhance the body's immune response by increasing levels of key players, says Beth Reardon, RD, an integrative nutritionist at Duke Integrative Medicine, North Carolina, including natural killer cells. Studies from the University of California have shown that yogurt specifically helps the body build a protein called gamma interferon, which aids the body in developing white blood cells.

Clary Sage (Aromatheraphy)

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:50:00 +0000

Clary Sage or Salvia sclarea

Main Actions:

Strong action of the female reproductive system, particularly easing menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. Anti-depressant, brings wisdom.

Secondary Actions:
Sore throat, very good for stress and post-natal depression, strengthens physical and spiritual sight.

Applications:

Use only 1 or 2 drops of oil in the bath or for a massage to avoid skin irritation.

Caution:
Do not use during pregnancy. Excessive doses may bring on epileptic fits so always use sparingly. Do not use if prone to heavy periods, as this oil promotes menstrual blood flow.

Cell Phones linked to insulin snafu

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:45:00 +0000

Exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) - magnetic fields emitted by electrical equipment such as cell phones, computers, microwaves and TVs - can result in excess belly fat, warns Sherrill Sellman, N.D., a certified electromagnetic radiation-safety adviser.

EMFs cause internal stress that triggers a rise in blood levels of unhealthy inflammatory compounds, explains Dr. Sellma.

That rise in internal inflammation can lead to insulin resistance and the fat, fatigue, brain fog and low libido it causes. To limit exposure to EMFs: Leave the kitchen when the microwave is on; turn off cell phones when they are not being used and utilize a hands-free headset; place any cordless phone in the bedroom as far away from the bed as possible; and turn off or unplug electrical equipment that is not in use.

Fighting Food Allergies

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:32:00 +0000

As I noted before, it is a rare digestive problem that remains confined to the gut. One consequence of poor diet, stress, medications, infections or toxins damaging the balance of normal gut function is that our ability to tolerate food we normally eat is impaired - in other words, we become sensitive or allergic to certain foods.

All these factors can damage the delicate lining of the small intestine, which, in turn, will harm healthy bowel bacteria, creating injury and inflammation in that one-cell layer of gut lining.

When that happens, we develop a leaky gut. Because many of our digestive enzymes (the chemicals that break down our food) are located right on that delicate epithelial layers that is now damaged, we cannot digest our food particles from normally innocuous foods "leaking" into our circulation.

And, because about 60 percent of our immune system is located in the gut, beneath that one-cell layer, our bodies react by increasing our immune response and generating inflammation. Our immune system, normally used to seeing fully digested foods (like proteins broken down into amino acids, fats broken down into fatty acids and carbohydrates broken down into simple sugars), suddenly "sees" foreign (meaning partially digested) molecules.

So it does what it is designed to do: attack and defend! That is how we create antibodies and develop IgG allergies to common foods. This is what makes us sick and fat, toxic and inflamed, depressed and anxious.

Playing outside with friends.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:58:00 +0000

Outside group play is important, both physically and socially, and it is a great way for kids to incorporate activity without feeling they are "exercising." Relying too exclusively on supervised and structured experiences - from soccer practice to piano lessons to play dates - can wind up limiting your kids' exposure to diverse activities they might really enjoy.

"Parents want their children to maximize their potential," says University of Minnesota social scientist William Doherty, Ph.D., author of Take Back Your Kids: Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times (Sorin Books, 2000), and this can wind up back firing on them. Doherty and other experts say there is nothing inherently wrong with structured sessions, but research shows that spontaneous play - preferably outside - no only encourages vigorous physical activity but also is a central part of healthy neurological growth.

Mckenzie says that children observed playing outdoors for 30 minutes got an estimated 12 minutes of the recommended President's Council - activity level. Plus, it stimulates creativity and imagination, relieve stress and provides kids with opportunities to collaborate and solve problems with their peers. School recess can provide these same benefits, but this childhood staple is in danger. Nearly one in three elementary schools in the United States provides no regularly scheduled recess.

Swimming

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:10:00 +0000

Learning to swim is important for both safety and fitness. It is a fabulous way to build cardiovascular endurance, and it is a necessary skill for boating and water sports. Plus, it is a no-impact sport, which means fewer breaks, bonks and bruises. Swimming also increases strength and range of motion.

Most kids will beg to go to a pool or lake in the summer, but their excitement wanes as temperatures drop. And is you don't have a good community pool or swimming hole in your neighborhood, even seasonal swimming can involve prohibitive amounts of drive time.

That is why, look into whether it offers kid-friendly aquatic programs that can help keep things interesting even in the off-season. Make sure your kids complement their summertime swimming with cool-weather sports or snow-based activities that deliver active-fun opportunities year-round.

Varicose Veins

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:54:00 +0000

Varicose veins are caused by pressure from the blood in the veins, which is normally limited by valves every few inches in the vessels. With prolonged pressure from standing uprigth, hormonal changes and weakening of the blood vessels, the valves break down, causing veins to grow larger and new vessels to form.

Actually, there are number of simple things to relived the pressure on your veins and promote recovery. Raise your legs on a desk or chair throughout your workday to take pressure off the veins and help the valve recover. Gravity encourages accumulated fluid to flow back to the heart. When prolonged standing can't be avoided, wear comfortable shoes with good arch support. Also help the blood return from the legs in the deep veins. And keep yourself moving so your blood also moves.

The important of tea to one's health.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:43:00 +0000

This comforting beverage does an admirable job of soothing the throat and relaxing the senses, even as it helps build p your resistance behind the scenes. Green tea, one of the least processed varieties, contains the highest amount of nutrients, nut black teas are also rich in health benefits. In fact, powerful compounds known as polyphenols comprise nearly 30 percent of their dry weight. Why is that so important? Well, thanks to the air we breathe and much of the food we eat, our body is constantly bombarded with free radicals, which steal electrons from healthy cells and in, the process, damage their DNA. The selfless polyphenols offer up their own electrons to these unstable atoms, rendering them harmless and elimination the threat, explains Kerry Neville, RD, a dietitian in Kirkland, Washington.

My research - Natural Remedy for Migraines

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:02:00 +0000

Migraines, these debilitating headaches need no introduction. Majority of the sufferers from this disease are women and searching for something safe to make the pain go away is what to the most of those victims.

A calcium deficiency can exacerbate migraine symptoms, say New York City endocrinologist Susan Thys-Jacobs, M.D. (Roberts-Grey, 2008).

Women suffer migraines more often than men because "women are more prone to calcium deficiencies than men," says Thys-Jacobs, a leader in hormonal research (p.56). Most women experience low calcium levels during premenstrual or ovulatory phase of their menstrual cycle. "The hormones that regulate calcium react negatively with high levels of estrogen and progesterone, which causes a deficiency that can trigger migraines," she says (p.56).

Thys-Jacobs recommends 100 mg calcium and 1,000 to 2,000 IU of Vitamin D on a full stomach (p.56).

Reference:

Roberts-Grey, Gina (2008). Go Against the 'Graine - No drugs, no side effects, no headaches. CO:USA. Natural Solutions Magazine.

Vitamin D: The super vitamin.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:07:00 +0000

Vitamin D play a more significant role in preventing certain kinds of cancer than previously suspected (David, M.D., 2008). It reduces the risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, arthritis, autoimmune disorders and obesity (Asp, 2008, p.92).

In order to prevent the diseases mentioned above, many health experts suggest a minimum of 2,000 UI per day (through supplements), though current guidelines call for 200 IU daily for adult women in order to gain vitamin D. Furthermore, sun exposure at least 15 to 20 minutes in the mid-day sun every day before applying sunscreen is also best recommended.

References:
* David, James E., M.D. (2008). John Willey and Son. USA.
* Asp, Karen (2008). The Super Vitamin. USA: Natural Health Magazine.

The better remedy for mosquitoes.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:42:00 +0000

Mosquitoes live in wooded, grassy areas and over lakes and ponds. Rarely, they can transmit disease, such as the West Nile virus, which can cause inflammation of the brain, says David Kimberlin, M.D., a pediatric-infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

He recommends to dab hydrocotisone cream, alamine lotion or a basing-soda paste onto itchy bites. A cool compress may help too. Furthermore, consulting your doctor if bites become infected or is your child develops a fever or a bad headaches is also a must.

Furthermore, keep your child indoor at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. Apply repellent to her skin, and when it's very buggy out, try to dress in pants and a long-sleeved shirt, Kimberlin added.

Women should take magnesium.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:17:00 +0000

Magnesium is essential for energy production, smooth muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, a healthy immune system, normal blood pressure and strong bones. Not having enough magnesium puts a person at risk for migraines and fibromyalgia and can also lead to PMS, menstrual cramps and osteoporosis, according to Tori Hudsun, N.D., nautropathic doctor and medical director of A Woman's Time clinic in Portland, Ore.

This mineral can be found from food life nuts, seeds, dark-green vegetables, unrefined grains and soy. Recommended daily intake is 310 mg. Furthermore, avoiding caffeine and alcohol is a must because they can deplete magnesium.

Hudson says, "Healthy women rarely need more than daily recommended value of magnesium." On the other hand, female athletes, too, need extra magnesium for energy metabolism and protein synthesis. "If you're active, you can't go far without it. If taking supplements, select one that has B Vitamins or calcium combinations, which go hand in hand with magnesium absorption," Hudson added.

Vaccines don't cause autism.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:55:00 +0000

Because of fears about autism, more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their kids. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 131 reported cases of measles in the U.S. between January and June, 2008 which resulted the highest number in 12 years. The cause? More than half of the children who got sick hadn't been vaccinated due to their public-health crisis. However, study after study had shown that vaccines don't increase a child's autism risk. Therefore, parents should not worry.

Oversize Specs: Protect wrinkle-prone skin.

bambiabucay@yahoo.com (Bambi R. Abucay ) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:39:00 +0000

Oversize shapes are hotter than ever and they help protect the delicate, wrinkle-prone skin around your eyes. For tips on finding your more flattering pair, Jess Zaino, style expert fro HSN and the Style Network says, "Choose frames that are the opposite of your face shape. For example, if you have a round face, you'll look better in square frames and vice versa."

In order to get the best fit, smile and raise your eyebrows when you try on sunglasses. He added, "It's also smart to shop for new shades in an optical or a specialty store, since the folks there will adjust the frames for you on the spot for free is your dream pair is a little loose or crooked.

Thus, glasses with a lot of fancy embellishments tend to look cartoonish. Sleek-wrapped frames or contoured styles that conform to your have are a more sophisticated choice, Zaino advised.