Health tips and guide

Do you know that just by walking 10,000 steps each day, you burn more than 300 calories? Be #healthy

2011-12-28T09:53:00.000-08:00

Do you know that just by walking 10,000 steps each day, you burn more than 300 calories? Be #healthy

10,000 steps to a healthier you!

Our fast-paced and hectic lifestyle requires us to not just be active everyday but also to watch what we consume daily especially the consumption of salt and sugar.

Do you know that just by walking 10,000 steps each day, you burn more than 300 calories? By choosing the stairs instead of an elevator or walking to a park further from your destination and making the time to go for a walk, it can help strengthen your muscles and bones.

Here are some tips:
- Find shoes that can double as dress/work shoes and walking shoes so you can always be ready to walk.
- Don’t email your co-worker down the hall, walk to them instead. Save the email and phone calls to talk to them for a closer contact

Think about it the next time you say hello to your colleagues and loved ones. Those few steps everyday can make you a fitter and healthier person! Also don't forget to reduce the carbs and only consume what your body needs to maintain a healthy living. Happy holidays!

How much protein do you really need?

2011-08-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

I just read through one article about our protein needs daily. Quite amaze with the facts, here I share some of the main contents;

In fact, the average person eats about double the amount of protein that their body requires,..

The human body uses protein to repair damaged cells and to build new ones. Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition at NYU and author of What to Eat, estimates that the average adult man needs about 65 grams of protein a day and the average adult female needs about 55 grams.

Examples of a single serving of protein include:

1 egg

2 tablespoons of peanut butter

2-3 ounces of red meat, poultry, or fish (about the size of a deck of cards)

½ cup of cooked dried beans such as black beans or chickpeas

Whole grains, seeds, and some vegetables also contain protein, so consuming enough is not difficult even if you don’t eat meat. Vegetarians and vegans can easily get what they need by balancing complimentary proteins such as corn and beans or rice and tofu. Nutritionists used to recommend combining foods at the same meal, but research now shows that is unnecessary.

Read full contents at Shine yahoo

Learn the art of chillin' at #friendscino ! Only RM19.90 for World's Fav+(non alco)Free Flow drinks. This awesome deal can be caught on #milkadeal .

2011-01-27T20:58:00.000-08:00

Learn the art of chillin' at #friendscino ! Only RM19.90 for World's Fav+(non alco)Free Flow drinks. This awesome deal can be caught on #milkadeal .

MAD deal of the day: RM19.90 instead of RM40 for any world's favourite + (non alco) free flow drinks at FRIENDSCINO CAFE, Damansara Perdana. With live bands, over Western, Mexican, fusion & local delights, be sure to bring a bunch of company along! Enjoy this MAD deal today!

ChurpChurp | Social Share » [BONUS WEDNESDAY!] How do you define 'healthy'? (Preview)

2011-01-26T02:13:00.000-08:00

Don't you wish that you have 48 hours a day? Well, I do, because that way, I can work, shop, hang out and most importantly, devote some time to sweat off my calories. How do you define healthy? You can find out by taking the Wellness Prodiler to find out if you're an Advocate, an Investor, a Manager or a Hopeful to gain insights to your approach on nutrition and health. Don't wait, take this test & it can be a turning point to your unhealthy days! Don't forget to share this with your family and friends this good news! Nestle rules!

Do I need online counseling for depression?

2010-09-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Recently I've been struggling with the business. Everything goes wrong. I can see signs and symptoms of depression on me. Acne was everywhere on my face. Sometimes I sleep too much or can't sleep at all. I feel hopeless and lost interest in many things.

Dealing with depression is not as easy as what people says. It really need counseling psychology. Besides I really need business coaching to boost up the sales again. The business really turn my life upside down. I was thinking to apply for a job but I'm not sure if I can perform for the task given.

I was looking for any solution or any depression medication. It really changed my behavior and my lifestyle. But then, I realize I can't face it alone. I need someone to guide and share the problem. Even he or she can't help me to solve the problem, at least, it can make me feel better.

The 13 Most Toxic Foods!

2010-07-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

Diet Tips: Why You're Not Going To Lose Weight

2010-07-07T06:11:00.000-07:00

Watch this video from Diet dot com. Very good info on why you still not loosing your weight. Enjoy..

Atkins Diet vs fat loss for idiots

2010-07-05T10:13:00.000-07:00

What is Atkin Diet?

The Atkins diet, officially called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, is a low-carbohydrate diet created by Robert Atkins from a research paper he read in the Journal of the American Medical Association published by Gordon Azar and Walter Lyons Bloom. Atkins stated that he used the study to resolve his own overweight condition. He later popularized it in a series of books, starting with Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution in 1972. In his second book, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, he modified or changed parts of the diet but did not alter the original concepts. .... wikipedia

The basic idea behind the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet is that you loose weight in the healthiest manner possible. The program doesn’t ask you to cut down meals in order to loose weight. In fact it asks you to eat 4 times a day. ....fatloss4idiotsx dot com

I was fat couple years ago and desperately try to lose weight. I was 86kg with 165cm height, back in UK when I achieved that ridiculous weight. At that time, most newspaper talked about Atkins Diet that made me curious with the effectiveness.

After I followed the story and did some research, finally I decided to follow the Atkins program. The miracle behind the diet is no need to stuck with starving and hunger. I can enjoy the foods and eat as many as I can. Seriously it really enjoyable.

I can remember how much I loss but it is really massive programs and very effective. The only bad thing about my health condition is the uric acid reading. That's the only thing that make me worries as my family had history with gout.

I made this entry because my friend ask me for advice because she want to lose weight. I said I'm willing to guide her with the Atkin Diet but she have to wait till I make another research on Fat loss for idiots which looks interesting to me. I will collect some more info before I show to her the pros and cons with Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet.

Guide to overcome arthritis

2010-06-23T21:05:00.000-07:00

To alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, patients should minimize any heavy activity. Patients can also do exercise to maintain and improve mobility of joints and hardening regimes.

In addition to lifestyle changes, dietary habits and taking proper supplements is also important for the relief of osteoarthritis disease. Health experts consider Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as a popular supplement for arthritis. The study proves the ability of Glucosamine in improving symptoms of osteoarthritis and delays the development of osteoarthritis.

Studies show that consumption of 1500 milligrams of Glucosamine a day may reduce symptoms of mild and moderate levels of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine effective for relieving pain and inflammation, increase mobility and assist in the repair and maintain cartilage. This is because the Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate bone formation and repair of cartilage.

Meanwhile, the combination of Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were found to be more effective as a treatment of osteoarthritis in moderate and serious level, rather than Glucosamine alone or Celecoxib (a medicine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)), which provides temporary relief. These findings are from GAIT (Glucosamine / Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) conducted in the United States of sponsoring the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Reference from Utusan

Health tips of the day

2010-06-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

If you want healthier life, please do not exceed 7 teaspoon full of sugar for daily intake. Reduce sugar for better life, avoid diabetes.

Food nutrition during pregnancy : part 3

2010-06-13T17:03:00.000-07:00

After 2 parts of Food nutrition during pregnancy, this will be the last part.

Many studies have shown that iodine deficiency is a major cause of motor skills disorders, muscle weakness, disorders of coordination and manual skills. As the iodine needed for brain development that crucial to ensuring fetuses, infants and children receive adequate iodine requirements. But he said, because iodine is not stored in the body, it should be taken every day.

Iodine requirement is higher for pregnant women and nursing the infants. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need more iodine than normal people. However, some women do not get adequate amounts of iodine in their diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The lack of this mineral can cause facial swelling, goiter (swollen thyroid gland), hypothyroidism and effect mental function.

The worst part due to iodine deficiency is it can effect fetus and infant development. In fact, according to World Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of iodine efficiency is most widespread in the world for brain damage, even easily preventable.

Therefore, iodine intake during pregnancy is necessary either through diet or supplements added. Other than iodine supplements, other sources of iodine are fish, meat, eggs, milk, chicken, duck and seaweed.

source : Utusan

Food nutrition during pregnancy : part 2

2010-06-11T16:05:00.000-07:00

This is the second part of food nutrition during pregnancy. Please check the previous entry for the first part.

Good nutrition can reduce common problems during pregnancy such as vomiting, heartburn and constipation. The need for nutrients increases during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimester (weeks 12 till birth).

The examples of good nutrition is such taking food contains energy, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, iodine and zinc. The need for iron become too high and could not be met through normal diet. The intake for fatty acids (linoleic acid and alpha-linoleic acid) should be increased to ensure perfect formation of the fetus.

Lack of iodine during pregnancy can cause delayed development resulting in a slow mental performance. It is also important for thyroid hormones that support normal growth and development of children. Many research have shown that lack of iodine will cause the baby born mentally retarded, stunted growth, deaf, dumb, and the resulting weakness of the body.

Beginner Yoga Positions : Breathing in Yoga

2010-06-05T05:07:00.000-07:00

Previous post was about Become a yoga instructor, which people looking for a chance to get the position as an instructor. Anyway, lets continue with another video for Beginner Yoga Positions : Breathing in Yoga. Enjoy the video:

Become a yoga instructor

2010-06-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

How to become a yoga instructor?

If you have a dream to become a yoga instructor, you should master all skills and techniques in yoga. After mastering all skills, then you can apply for yoga certifications.

I bet all of you who are looking for opportunity to become a yoga instructor, has master yoga basic techniques. Beginner Yoga Positions : Tree Pose in Beginner Yoga. Watch the video:

Food nutrition during pregnancy : part 1

2010-05-29T22:11:00.000-07:00

ALL parents want the best for their children but at the same time they do not know the type of nutrition should be taken to obtain optimum health. For pregnant women, the best food is needed not for her but also for the baby conceived. Therefore, mothers should have good diet from early pregnancy to ensure the ideal body weight. Many studies have proven that the effect of the lack of basic nutrients among pregnant women can affect the brain development of infants will be born.

Healthy diet is very important to avoid the problem during pregnancy. Many studies have proven that lack of basic nutrients among pregnant women can affect the brain development of infants.

For example, lack of iodine in the body will affect the growth and development and the formation of nerve cells and brain. Iodine is essential for normal brain and nervous system of infants, especially during pregnancy and up to 2 - 3 years of the baby life.

Balanced food will provide mothers and babies with the nutrients to ensure adequate weight gain during pregnancy. Normally, people only know iodine just to heal wounds, but the truth is based on extensive research, the mineral is much more important in health, especially to pregnant women and child development in womb.

next in part 2.. soon

Makers Of Vaccine Refuse To Take H1N1

2010-05-24T15:51:00.000-07:00

Even scientists who helped develop the Smallpox vaccine say THEY ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT AND URGE THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY NOT TO TAKE IT EITHER, says Wayne Madsen, an investigative journalist and RT contributor.

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccines Side Effects!

2010-05-24T05:28:00.000-07:00

Any comment?

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H1N1 : Wash your hands (funny video)

2010-05-23T01:56:00.000-07:00

Wash your hands! Sorry they are not real Wonder Girls.. :D perhaps we can call them wonder boys???

Understanding Heart Disease - Heart Basics #1

2010-05-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

Heart disease affects more than 20 million Americans. Let's explore the various forms that heart disease can take.

Fact about Obesity: part 2

2010-05-20T01:37:00.000-07:00

Consequences of obesity

Heart disease

Heart disease is the most critical diseases caused by obesity. We often hear stories of individuals from different ages had sudden heart attack. Heart attacks can be considered as a silent killer among obese people. Fats when too thick may clog the blood vessels, caused the body organs not get enough oxygen.

Those who are obese within the BMI range of 25, are exposure to a heart attack, sudden death, chest pain and abnormal heartbeat.

High Blood

People who are overweight may have high blood pressure. The reason is because of high amount of blood fat (triglycerides) and low level of HDL (good cholesterol) lower in blood of people with obesity. High Trigliseride can clog blood vessels quickly. When blood vessels narrower, the pressure will increase.

Hypertension

Hypertension accelerated the process of hardening the arteries and accelerates the aging process. This circle has a string in which the harden arteries can cause Systolic high blood pressure, leading to additional damage to the arteries. It is expected for the reduction of weight of 10 pounds a person can reduce Systolic blood pressure at a rate of about 11mm mercury measurements.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which the sugar content in blood is high. The food we eat transformed into glucose. Glucose is used by our body cells as energy. The process for glucose transformed into energy, done by insulin hormone.

Obesity associated with diabetes. People with diabetes have a problem because the receptors on the cell wall are not sensitive to insulin. If people with diabetes reduced weight, receptors will be sensitive again to insulin.

The obese person is exposed to the risk of type 2 diabetes is two times higher than those with normal weight. Diabetes caused by excessive weight, damage the blood vessels and lead to extensive damage to internal organs of the body.

Cancer

There was a positive relationship between uterus cancer and breast cancer to obesity. Obese people have a higher risk for various cancers such as cancer endometrical (uterus lining cancer), colon, Gall bladder, prostate, kidney and post menopausal Breast Cancer.

Women who have excess weight of 18 pounds have double the risk of breast cancer after menopause. Adolescent women who suffered obesity will have illness because of extra pressure to the brain. The disease emerged in the form of eye disorders and headache.

Exercise or moving activity makes our muscle cells become active and it is important to enable the production of hormones and enzymes in the blood. Active muscle stimulates our body to produces hormones and enzymes well. In the muscle, there are cells called mitochondria. Mitochondria are factory that generate energy to our body for activities. Inactive muscles produce small energy because the numbers of mitokondria are very small.

Strong muscles burn fats rapidly in the body with effectiveness use of energy.

Therefore we should exercise that can increase muscle size and strengthening muscles. Among the best exercise to be done are climbing the stairs, walking and running.

Fact about Obesity: part 1

2010-05-13T00:47:00.000-07:00

Fat cells or in scientific called adipocyte, function in the body to produces hormones called leptin. When we eat, the extra energy in food turned into fat and stored in our body. Adipocyte able to grow and shrink, depend on the fat content inside it.

When the fat stored in the adipocytes increase leptin hormone level produced by fat cells and absorbed into blood. This process gives signals to brain that the body has to obtain sufficient food. Leptin stimulates the sense of full and satisfied eating. It is a signal to stop eating. But even lots of leptin can be found in fat guy’s blood, they still feel hungry and need more food.

Why is this happening?

This explains the existence of other molecules in blood that give signals of full to the brain, beside leptin. This molecule cannot act when a person becomes obese. When these molecules failed to act, leptin does not work. There are chemical interactions that occur in the body, and all these molecules interact with each other.

What are these molecules?

Among these molecules are enzymes and hormones in the blood. Hormones and enzymes interact complexly to convert food into energy. When it cannot interact, energy are not produced and the food transformed into fat. There are techniques to increase the levels of enzymes and hormones in blood. Experts suggest intake of plant-based hormones. Obviously it gives a satisfactory effect. Extreme exposure to pesticides and food preservatives cause body gland that secretes enzymes and hormones become inactive. When the enzymes and hormones are definitely low, no fat burning activity.

Method of enhancing hormones and enzymes

Exercise is an effective way to increase the levels of hormones and enzymes in the blood. Exercise makes muscles active to send signal for high production of hormones and enzymes. We can also take supplements to improve blood hormones and enzymes under doctor's supervision.

Increased rates of hormones and enzymes mean an increment in your metabolic rate.

extracted from Utusan

Online nursing master degree

2010-05-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

I have been to the hospital last week when my mom warded for couple days. I feel lucky as my sister was around for her practical, so she can look after my mom when visitor period time ended. I saw lots of my sister’s friend over there, some of them I recognize.

My sister told me she is graduating by end of this year for her diploma in nursing courses. She said she wanted to further her study and ask me to look for accredited online nursing degrees application. She really want to get nursing degree so she will get better salary in the future.

Then, I thought the career is suits for her and has very god prospect if she further her studies. I suggest to her to apply for online nursing master degree. Perhaps, there will be online nursing classes available. By doing this, hopefully she will save time and get the master degree while still working.

Rat urinary infection : Leptospirosis

2010-04-12T16:35:00.000-07:00

rat from google image

Rat urinary infection or leptospirosis rarely happens and it is believed spread from animals to humans.

Leptospirosis (also known as Weil's disease, Weil's syndrome, canicola fever, canefield fever, nanukayami fever, 7-day fever, Rat Catcher's Yellows, Fort Bragg fever, and Pretibial fever) is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by spirochaetes of the genus Leptospira that affects humans and a wide range of animals, including mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles.

According to the Veterinary Consultant, Dr. Diamond Suriati Abdul Manaf, leptospirosis is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Leptospira sp., very thin and spiral-shaped. Leptospira bacteria can live in fresh water for a month but it can also breed in salt water.

Many animals can be carriers of the bacteria Leptospira, no matter they are pets like cats, rabbits, cattle, pigs, horses, dogs and other wild animals such as racoon and wolves. However, the mouse is the main carrier of these bacteria because of their life style that like to eat and live in dirty places, where Leptospira bacteria multiply.

Climate humid countries are the best factor for these bacteria. In fact, they can live longer in the average temperature.

Life expectancy of female rats is between two and three years but it could have been pregnant and sexually active only within six weeks. Every birth, rats can produce five to seven young rats. Female rats can pregnant again right after birth.On average, during life cycle of a female rat, it can be pregnant up to 28 times and produce up to 170 calves.

Rats love garbage and stagnant water in the back lane of hotels, the underground pit box, farms and stables. Well-maintained houses also can be attacked.

Leptospira bacteria are spread through the fluid produced by mice, such as urine, saliva, blood, semen and poops.

extracted from Utusan Online

Scary fact of the day

2010-03-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

1 teaspoon contains 20 calories of energy, requires us to climb up to 14 levels to get it burned ..

How much sugar that we take in a day?

Do you still enjoy FAST FOOD? If yes, read this...

2010-02-23T03:53:00.000-08:00

I just finished reading 4 Shocking Secrets About Fast Food, from Health Yahoo and it make me think twice before taking my kids to McDonalds or any other fast food after this. It seems a nightmare to know what go through our body. Those horrible fast food ingredients are really bad and not suitable to digest by out stomach.

credit to Google image

To know the facts when the leftover recovered and turn into something nice, are really unacceptable. I still can't forgive myself by eating those craps, especially when I knew the fact about salami;

Salami, the mystery meat: Is it cow? Is it pig? Well, if you’re talking Genoa salami, like you’d get at Subway, then it’s both. Most salami is made from slaughterhouse leftovers that are gathered using “advanced meat recovery,” which sounds like a rehab center for vegans but is actually a mechanical process that strips the last remaining bits of muscle off the bone so nothing is wasted. It’s then processed using lactic acid, the waste product produced by bacteria in the meat. It both gives the salami its tangy flavor and cures it as well, making it an inhospitable place for other bacteria to grow. Add in a bunch of salt and spices—for a total of 15 ingredients in all—and you’ve got salami. But now that you know what’s in there, you might need to check yourself into an advanced meat recovery center. ...read the rest

So, what do you think about fast food?