Your Health Friendly Tips

Useful & Incredible Tips to live fit

2010-05-12T00:14:00.000-07:00

How To Avoid Cancer Caused By Smoking:

If you smoke, you can greatly reduce the risk of contracting cancer by drinking carrot juice. This according to the German Doctor Hans Nieper, founder of Eumatabolic Medicine, a new alternative mode of treatment which has become very popular in Germany. The carotene found especially in carrots prevents and can even cure cancer.

Dr. Nieper states, “If you smoke 60 cigarettes a day but drink 4 glasses of carrot juice, you will still be less prone to contract cancer than someone who doesn’t smoke but who doesn’t drink carrot juice.” Of course, if you don’t smoke and do drink carrot juice the entire better!

Avoid Eye Problems Caused By T.V And Monitors:

The eye was not made to be constantly focused on close objects. If your work requires that you stare at a computer screen all day long or if you watch a lot of television, stop from time to time to do a few eye exercises.

For example, roll your eyes in large circles in both directions; look over to each side as far as possible and then go from up to down; or scan an imaginary text on the wall from left to right; or look out the window as far as you can following the horizon then return to a point right in front of you and begin again. In this way, you will avoid long term eye problems; you will enlarge your inner space, and relax both your eyes and your mind.

How To Fight Aging:

Did you know that just walking for 30 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week is enough to combat aging?
According to researchers at the University of California, one of the principle causes of deterioration of the human organism’s physical faculties is its diminished ability to metabolize glucose. And they showed that even leisurely exercise, like taking a walk, plays an important role in keeping glucose metabolism functioning smoothly.

Do you spend the whole day sitting at your desk or in front of a computer screen? Why not get up occasionally and do a few minutes of physical exercise? Don’t worries about what other people think?

In some Japanese companies, it is even become a collective habit. Every twenty minutes a bell sounds, and everybody gets up to do some stretching exercises, after which they sit down again as if nothing had happened. Japanese managers are convinced that their employees are more productive when they are relaxed. Care For Your Heart While You Sleep In Which Position Do You Sleep?If you sleep on your stomach or on your left side, you are putting pressure on your heart with the extra body weight, while the heart has to continue pumping blood as usual. This additional burden wears the heart out more quickly.

Think about it - you spend more than one third of your life sleeping!

To reduce the strain on your heart, sleep on your right side, or on your back. This simple technique will add years to your life.

How To Beat Asthma:

Asthma partially obstructs the bronchial tubes, making breathing difficult. The cause of asthma is still not known. But if you are an asthma sufferer, you can, through natural means, considerably reduce the number of asthma attacks you get. A placebo study has shown that asthmatics who consume 1 gram of vitamin C per day had 4 times fewer attacks. When they stopped taking vitamin C, the attacks resumed with the same frequency as before (Trop. and Geog. Med., Vol. 32, Mo. 2, 1980).

As for magnesium, it also works wonders! Dr. Zack H. Haddad of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southern California conducted a study on thirty children suffering from asthma associated with allergies. Twenty of them drank a daily amount of mineral water rich in magnesium, while the others received no magnesium supplement. After three months, the first group had a higher level of magnesium in their blood, and they were able to breathe more easily. So taking vitamin C and magnesium is an excellent way to prevent asthma attacks.

But What Can You Do To Breathe More Easily During An Attack?Simply drink 2 or 3 cups of strong coffee. By activating blood circulation, it eases respiratory blockage. In addition, the American Lung Association recommends the following exercise:

While standing, contract all your muscles. Keep them contracted for a few seconds.Release the muscles, like letting the air out of a balloon. Relax all your muscles completely until you feel like a limp cloth. Let you fall to the floor, and stretch out. Close your eyes and relax your face and your feet.

Imagine that you are floating on water. Concentrate on the effect the earth’s gravity has on your muscles and on the pleasant feeling of being completely relaxed. Breathe gently and quietly, as if you were about to fall asleep. Open your eyes. Practicing this exercise when you feel an attack coming on, or once it is already started, will help you overcome your asthma condition.

Are You Anxious?

Is worrying one of your characteristics? Well, stop! It is okay to worry, but at the right time. Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania tell patients who suffer from anxiety to regularly do a daily twenty minute “worry session,” always at the same time and in the same place. Collect your head full of worries during the day (don’t suppress them!) and then pour them out during your daily worry session.

Exaggerate your worries to the point of absurdity - knit your brows, make faces, let the sweat flow, shake and cower as much as you like. In other words, make a caricature of the part of yourself that is always worried, and in so doing exorcise it. Eliminating worry will help prevent numerous psychosomatic illnesses, which result from living in a state of permanent anxiety.

Losing Weight:

The Pakistani MethodPakistani women have an amazing trick they use to stay slim: they keep a string permanently tied around their forearms. According to Dr. Drupas, a gentle but constant pressure on the nerves in the forearm stimulates certain glands, particularly those involved in weight control (thyroid, suprarenal). Why don’t you try it? Find two ordinary rubber bands and place them around your right forearm, one third of the way up between your wrist and elbow.

The rubber bands should exert noticeable pressure without cutting off blood circulation and should not slip or slide when you move your arm. This is not a tourniquet! For best results, you have to wear the rubber bands constantly, even at night when you sleep. It is also recommended not to wear any other jewelry on the right arm.

What To Do When You Get Something In Your Eye:

Got some dust in your eye? Or some other irritant like an eyelash or cigarette ash? You can use the following technique to help others as well as yourself. Before doing anything, make sure you don’t do what you absolutely shouldn’t: rub or press the eye, lift the eyelid, or remove contact lenses without ashing your hands.

How to proceed?

• Examine your eye. Is it red? Swollen? Is it tearing? What do you feel? Does it itch? Burn? Is your vision blurred?
• Let nature do its work - it is usually effective. Tears and natural eye movements will usually get rid of the irritation.
• Try rinsing your eye with some warm water, or with drops. You can pull on the skin around the eyes, but don’t touch the eyelid.
• If this doesn’t work, wash your hands, and then lift both the upper and lower eyelids to locate the irritant. Is it on the inside of one of the eyelids, or is it stuck to the eyeball itself? Pour some sterilized, warm water on your eye to flush the irritant out.
• If you can’t locate the irritant or if the discomfort persists after you have removed the particle, you would better consult a doctor.

A Few Tricks For Treating Insect Bites:

You don’t have to sit back and just passively put up with insects, especially those that like to bite (mosquitoes, wasps etc.). Eat asparagus and your sweat will develop an odor that repels insects. Or apply lemon oil to your skin.

If you are bitten, there are natural substances to soothe the irritation. Aloe Vera has extraordinary powers of soothing skin disorders. It is available in forms for both internal and external application in most health and beauty stores. If you have one of these amazing plants growing at home, cut the tip off one of the leaves (the leaf will heal itself). Apply the pulp and juice to the itching or swollen area.

Lightly boiled cabbage or leek makes an excellent analgesic poultice. Of course, if you are hiking in the woods, you might have a little trouble finding cabbage! Plantain also works well. Cut it and rub it to get to the juice then apply it to the affected area.

How To Get Rid Of Liver Spots:

If you have liver spots, it is up to you to get rid of them. May be you took too much sun, without using the proper precautions like sunscreen, gradual exposure, etc. If you continue ignoring your skin in this way, you might end up looking like a lizard!

Liver spots can also result from a thyroid deficiency. The thyroid gland must therefore be stimulated through a variety of means. For example, brown seaweed tablets: take one a day every morning, for fifteen days a month. Or apply a cream composed of 1 teaspoon oxygenated water and 4 1/2 tablespoons lanovaseline every morning and night.

Aloe Vera (see previous chapter) is very effective in treating skin disorders. Daily application of aloe Vera over a period of time can eliminate liver spots completely. Also take a look at your nutrition: the real problem might lie in 27 of what you do or don’t eat, like a diet too high in fat.

Treat Diarrhea Without Medication:

If you have ever been to a tropical country, you have probably experienced diarrhea: frequent and uncontrolled evacuation of liquid stool caused by bacteria in local water, milk or food. Diarrhea can also be caused at home by excesses in diet (a diet that is too rich) or an allergic reaction to certain foods or medication or even by stress.

To treat diarrhea, avoid all solid food on the first day. Drink liquids like water, apple juice, meat or vegetable bouillon and tea. These will compensate for your loss of water - dehydration being one of the main dangers of diarrhea - and will give your intestines a period of rest. If you have stomach cramps, rub your hands together for about a minute. Then place both palms on your abdominal region. The heat will soothe the pain.

On the second day, eat small quantities of solid food. Among the least irritating are cooked cereals (especially rice), biscuits and soft boiled eggs. You can also try charcoal. It comes in tablet or capsule form (you can also get it off burnt toast!) Chinese medicine has always considered ginger one of the best remedies for diarrhea. Dilute a tablespoon in hot water and add honey.

Use Seaweed To Stimulate Your Immune System:

Japanese seaweed possesses remarkable immunizing properties, especially in fighting cancer. Japanese researchers at the University of Kitasato have discovered 6 kinds of seaweed which inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in rats, notably two types of Laminaria.

Laminaria extract has proven 70% to 84% effective in suppressing intestinal tumors. Wakame, Japanese seaweed, is now familiar to many Westerners, thanks to the arrival in the west of Japanese macrobiotic cooking, which uses it a lot.

Pharmacologists at the University of Hawaii injected rats with an extract of this substance. They found that the seaweed helped prevent and cure cancer. The researchers claim that Wakame fights cancer by activating and strengthening the immune system. It can be found in most health food stores.

The Anti-Allergy Vitamin:

So much has been said in praise of Vitamin C. So it is not surprising that it is also effective in treating allergic reactions like hay fever. We recommend taking Vitamin C in the form of ascorbate rather then ascorbic acid. When taken in ascorbic acid form, it can cause gastro-intestinal disorders.

To fight an allergic reaction, you should consume up to 8 grams. 5 grams are necessary, on average. Start with a dose of 3 grams. Every three hours, take another 1 or 2 grams, until the symptoms disappear completely.

How To Prevent Motion Sickness - Naturally:

Did you know that half a teaspoon of ground ginger is more effective than chemical medication in suppressing motion or sea sickness? And unlike most medication, it will not make you drowsy. Ginger has been used in the Orient for centuries to prevent sea sickness.

Researchers asked subjects who were especially susceptible to motion sickness to sit in a reclining chair that spun around at high speed. All the subjects who ingested a well known medication or who took a placebo experienced violent nausea and/or vomiting.

On the other hand, six of the twelve subjects who took ginger twenty minutes before the test experienced no discomfort. They consumed only 840 milligrams of ground ginger, which is the equivalent of half a teaspoon.

The Japanese have a very curious method of treating all kinds of motion sickness. They use an adhesive plaster to fasten an “umeboshi” (a very salty fermented plum, available in most health food stores in the West) to their navel. The idea may seem a little strange, but what have you got to lose!

How To Put An End To Heartburn:

Heartburn usually results from excess acidity in the stomach, or from improper functioning of your digestive system. At the point where the esophagus and stomach join, a special muscle opens and closes the esophagus. When we swallow food this muscle relaxes to let the food pass into the stomach after which it closes again. But it can happen that the muscle malfunctions. The contents of the stomach then rise back up the esophagus, irritating the area. And this results in the infamous feeling of heartburn.

How to stop it?:

Avoid acidic foods (lemons, etc.), alcohol, fat or fried food, food that is overcooked, coffee, juice, tomato base products and chocolate. But don’t deprive yourself too much. Rather, observe which foods bring on heartburn and avoid them. Also, don’t go to sleep right after eating (you should eat supper around 7 o’clock) and don’t smoke, especially after meals.

How To Prevent Flatulence (Aerophagy):

Aerophagy results simply from “eating” air. The condition is not dramatically serious, but it does bloat the stomach and can prove embarrassing (stomach gurgles, etc.) How to prevent it? Above all chew your food properly and savor it fully. Swallowing too much is a direct cause of aerophagy. So don’t swallow needlessly. Don’t drink a lot when you eat. Avoid tobacco and alcohol, cabbage, radishes, doughy bread, strong spices and bubbly drinks. Don’t eat food that is too hot or too cold. And pay attention to the kinds of food you eat together: make a note of any combination that seems to provoke an attack and avoid it in future.

A Miracle Remedy:

If we offered you a miracle remedy that prevents cardiac disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, obesity, tooth decay and varicose veins, would you buy it? Certainly you would. There is such a product. But it is not a recent discovery and you won’t find it in a pharmacy but at the grocery store. We are talking about fiber.

A study conducted in Holland on 871 men, over a period of ten years, showed that subjects who had a low fiber diet were three times more susceptible to mortal disease - causes notwithstanding - than those who ate a lot of fiber (Future Youth). This said, it cannot be confirmed at present that fiber prevents the above mentioned diseases in all cases. But there is conclusive proof that they occur more frequently in populations with low fiber diets which is precisely the case in the west.

According to The Lancet (the British Medical Journal) a diet which contains at least 37 grams of fiber per day (the equivalent of one cup of bran, one apple, one potato and a half cup of cooked spinach) can effectively protect the organism against chronic illnesses common to western society. So fiber is useful in combating many disorders besides constipation.

Low Fiber Foods:

Notably white bread (since fiber is removed in white flour), beef, pork, chicken, milk, butter, cheese, sugar, processed meats, desserts, fish, seafood and noodles.

Good Sources of Fiber:

• Fruits: especially apples and prunes.

• Vegetables: potatoes with their peel, spinach, artichokes, cabbage, peas.

• Whole grains: barley, whole wheat (you should eat whole wheat bread because of the bran it contains), oats, corn.

• Nuts: peanuts and almonds.

• Dried fruit: apricots, plums, figs, dates.

• Legumes: soy beans, lima beans, lentils, chick peas.

Note: that there are numerous types of fiber, and that you should alternate between them. For example, the fiber contained in apples and the fiber in cereals are both essential, since they don’t have the same digestive function.

To Reduce Cholesterol:

• First cut down on saturated fats. To do this:

• Eat lean meat. Select lean cuts and ask your butcher to cut off the fat.

• Drink skim milk instead of whole milk.

• Do the same for all dairy products.

Note: that vegetarians have a much lower cholesterol level (almost twice as low as average) which is perfectly understandable, since cholesterol is only found in products derived from animals.

• Do regular exercise, for example walking.

• Take Vitamin E. It reduces the risk of coronary disease.

Calcium brewer’s yeast, Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6 also combat the accumulation of cholesterol. And don’t forget lecithin, which helps fight excess cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and angina (as well as psoriasis, anxiety and diabetes - and reduces the likelihood of contracting cancer). Losing weight is a good way to raise your HDL level.

Use poly-unsaturated, non-hydrogenated, cold pressed oil:

Coil, sunflower seed oil, soy, flax etc. Mono-unsaturated oil like olive oil can even raise your HDL level.Daily consumption of fish would be ideal for preventing cardio-vascular problems, as demonstrated conclusively in a number of studies on fish-eating populations (Eskimos for example). Ideally, you would eat fish twice a day. And as strange as this sound, you should select the fattest kinds: mackerel, sardines, herring, salmon etc.

As for the oil in the fish, it is used to treat arterial disorders. Its effects can be felt in about six weeks. Fish oil contains two poly-unsaturated fatty acids which are very beneficial for the arteries.

Digest Better:

There is a plant for each type of digestion problem.
AIGREMOINE is useful when the stomach problem is accompanied by enteritis, diarrhea and/or chronic liver infection. It helps tone a lazy digestive system. And it also helps regularize acidity and soothe ulcers by improving metabolism. 3 or 4 cup a day. 3 1/2 to 4 tablespoons per quart of water.

ANGELICA is a digestive, an aperitif, a stimulant, a tonic. It decongests and soothes stomach pains and swelling. Prepare an infusion (tea) preferably using the fresh plant: 3 1/2 tablespoons of roots per quart of water. If your stomach is very swollen, prepare and drink 3 cups per day made of 5 tablespoons of seeds per quart of water.

ANISE is a soothing digestive. It aids digestion and the elimination of intestinal gas; it soothes stomach cramps, aerophagy, dyspepsia (contractions of the digestive organs, dizziness and a heavy feeling after eating). 2 or 3 cups per day, after meals: 2 tablespoons of seeds per quart of water.

CAMOMILE: A digestive, sedative, anti-inflammation agent and tonic. It helps painful or difficult digestion, stomach cramps, gastro-intestinal spasms, loss of appetite, and it helps expulsion of gas (carminative). Particularly recommended for persons who suffer from stomach cramps (and/or who are irritable, temperamental, angry etc.) One cup of infusion, 30 mint before meals, or an hour later.

To prepare the infusion, add 5 1/2 tablespoons to a quart of boiling water and let stand for five minutes.

CHERVIL: digestive, depurative and diuretic. It also acts as a stimulant. For difficult digestion, drink 2 or 3 cups per day. Prepare an infusion with one teaspoon of dried leaves per cup of water, and let stand for 10 minutes.

SAGE: The ancients had a saying - “Why die when your garden is full of sage!” It is a digestive, diuretic, antispasmodic and helps combat hypoglycemia. It stimulates the appetite, fortifies the stomach and aids digestion, especially when digestion is difficult. It is also a general tonic. 2 or 3 cups of infusion per day. 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried leaves per quart of water.

• Menstrual cramps - suffer no more!

• To reduce the intensity of menstrual symptoms, you can change your diet:

• Less sugar and slightly more protein.

• Diuretic foods such as eggplant, cucumbers and parsley can help diminish water detention.

• Calcium supplements (1 gram per day) and magnesium (500 milligrams) can help reduce anxiety (always take both).

• Vitamin B-6 (not more than 50 milligrams per day) can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and tension.

• Vitamins E and C also help reduce the intensity of cramps.

• Aspirin has a mildly soothing effect.

• And once again you can turn to plants to relieve your pains:

• ANGELICA in infusion: 3 1/2 tablespoons of root per quart of water.

• MATRIX (derived from the Latin for womb): 2 teaspoons of flowers per quart of water.

• MILFOI OR YARROW which soothes and reduces overly abundant menstruation: about 5 1/2 tablespoons of flower tops per quart of water.

• SAGE in infusion: I 1/2 tablespoons of dried leaves per quart of water. In extreme cases, ask your doctor for medication to alleviate pain.

Stop Catching Colds:

As much as possible, avoid coming into close contact with infected persons, especially if they cough or sneeze. A person with a cold is extremely contagious: he or she fills the air with fine particles of saliva or mucous which transport the virus microbe. Even if the person is careful to wipe his nose with tissue or a handkerchief, the microbes will be transported to his hands. And researches have shown that these viruses are transmitted through hand contact. So if you have to shake hands with someone who has a cold, you would better wash soon after!

What Can You Do If You Do Catch A Cold?

It is useless to take antibiotics: they have no effect on viruses. However, there are certain substances found in alcohol which helps decongest sinuses, that is why a good hot toddy can work wonders. But take care of your liver: toddy is just as good with a little rum as with a lot. You don’t have to get drunk to get better. You don’t even have to drink it - just sniff some strong alcohol like cognac or brandy and breathe in the fumes.

Use Heat To Cure:

Everyone has heard about how good a sauna feels, and of the relaxing effect of a steam bath which bathes you in hot vapor. But there are other heat treatments which are equally beneficial. Heat relaxes the muscles and ligaments. When applied locally, for example, with hot towels, it can ease muscle spasms. It can also reduce arthritic pain. Heat dilates the blood vessels, which in turn activates circulation. Applied to a wound, it can prevent infection by helping white blood corpuscles and fresh oxygen surround the area more quickly.

How To Combat Fatigue:

First make sure you are sleeping enough. Is your nutrition sufficient? In general women need at least 1200 calories per day and men 1500. Avoid monotony: a varied diet will be more likely to provide the nutritive elements you need to conserve your energy. The sensation of fatigue may be stress-related, especially when you experience emotional stress. Do you feel tense at work or at home?

Lastly, don’t neglect physical exercise. Tired or not, get out in the fresh air every day. Walking is the minimum effort necessary for staying in shape.

Protect Yourself Against Cancer:

Radical liberals are not a political group, but a kind of very active molecule that is suspected of being one of the causes of cancer. How can you protect yourself? Diet plays an important role here, especially in the absorption of anti-oxidants. The strongest anti-oxidizing agent is Vitamin E, which is found in wheat germ oil and sunflower seeds.

Next comes Vitamin C (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, red peppers etc.).

Beta carotene also absorbs large amounts of radical liberals. This substance seems to act as a protecting agent against most types of cancer. Where do you find it? In red vegetables (like tomatoes), orange ones (carrots), yellow (squash), and dark green (broccoli). All these are rich in beta carotene. So make them a regular part of your menu!

"Iron" Strong Health:

Without iron, there would be no hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin gives red corpuscles their color. And it is the hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body. If you lack iron, an insufficient supply of oxygen in your hemoglobin will produce sensations of fatigue, headaches and shortness of breath. Men don’t have to worry too much: most men have a reserve of iron stored in their body that could last 3 years!

But women, because of the menstrual cycle, need twice as much iron as men. And the amount is even higher for pregnant women. Vitamin C doubles the amount of iron the body absorbs: so it is a good idea to add a glass of tomato or orange or grapefruit juice to every meal. On the other hand, tea reduces the amount of iron absorbed by 50% and coffee by about 39%.

Prevent High Blood Pressure:

Research has shown that people whose diet is rich in potassium (vegetarians for example) are less likely than others to develop high blood pressure. Calcium is also beneficial. Fortunately, potassium and calcium are abundantly present in a large variety of foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans, fish, fowl and lean meats are full of potassium.

Calcium is a little more restricted. Foods rich in calcium usually also contain large amounts of sodium and fat, which can increase blood pressure. However, moderate amounts of milk are recommended, as well as yogurt, almonds, bananas, grapes, broccoli, potatoes, beans, tofu and sardines.

Aging With A Healthy Body And Mind:

Did you know that sexual activity can keep you looking good as you age? Studies conducted in Sweden have shown that elderly people who have sexual partners have much more vitality and a better memory than those who do not.

So don’t let your golden years deprive you of the pleasures of Sex! Just forget about the obsession of having to “perform” - the final result is less important than the stimulation itself.

Fat Kids will Die Younger ::: A Serious Issue

2010-03-22T23:55:00.000-07:00

There has been a lot of debate lately about why so many kids are overweight... Is it fruit juice and soda, fast food, unhealthy school lunches, or too much time in front of a Play Station playing video games? Most likely, it is a combination of things. It would be nice to have someone to blame though, because that would imply that there is something easy to fix or change that could tackle this big problem. If you really want to narrow the reason for the rise in obesity to only one thing, it would have to be calories. Kids are both eating and drinking too many calories, which are converted into fat, are not active enough to burn excess calories, or are doing a combination of both of these things. Remember that you gain weight if your body has more calories going in (the stuff you eat and drink) than are going out (calories burned by daily activity and extra exercise and physical activity).

In addition to oversized portions, many kids get extra calories by eating extra meals. Consider an overweight seven years old I recently talked to, who would have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich after school snack and a bowl of cereal at bedtime. If you added in the 2 or 3 glasses of fruit drinks and soda he was drinking each day, that easily translated in to and extra 600 or 700 calories each day and helps explain why he gained about 35 pounds in the past year and now weights as much as the average 14 years old.

Switching to a more reasonable after school, eliminating the bedtime snack, and choosing healthier drinks, like low fat milk, water and diet drinks, would help this child quickly get to a good first goal of not gaining any more weight.

The other big problem is that most kids are not active enough. Remember that that the latest Guidelines for children should engage in at least sixty minutes of physical activity on most, preferably all days of week. In addition to encouraging more 'free play’ after school and on weekends, you can help your kids get more active by getting them involved in sports at an early age. This might could a team sport, like squash & Tennis coaching camp, swimming classes, aerobic & Yoga classes, Martial art, or fitness training program. All these facilities & activities are available in every fitness and wellness club in each country.

If you are not sure why your child is overweight or what you can do about it, be sure to schedule an appointment with every club’s trainers and coach & talk about it. They will give a diet plan according to there day schedule & activity level which can also help to your child to lose weight.

As per a research, a generation of overweight and obese children will not live as long as their parents. The heart foundation’s disturbing prediction is based on a trend analysis, which found up to four in 10 children will be overweight or obese children by 2010.

Foundation Chief Executive Mr. Maurice Swanson said in these years the mean increase in weight for children aged seven to fifteen would be the equivalent of carrying as extra two house bricks or more then 5 kg. that would mean 35% of females and 27% of males would be overweigh or obese.

By 2010, this will rise to 38% of girls and 28% females of males.” we are so used to bearing about how our life expectancy is increasing so its quite starting to think that if this issue is not addressed, a whole generation of kids islikely to have a shorter life expectancy that their parents”. Further added Mr. Swanson;

He has written to the government and the opposition calling on the parties to commit funds to tackle the growing problem. “both parties have made what you might call encouraging motherhood statements, but no trim commitments to new resources”, he said.

That’s why we would like to meet whoever is elected to develop an action plan within three months. heart foundation cardiovascular health director Trevor Shilton said the issue was WA’s fastest growing health problem. From 1985 to 2003 girths increased by 5 cm to 7cm.

The prediction is a best case scenario. In fact, it could worsen and inaction would be the surest way to see it worsen”, said Mr. Shilton. “for governments, that will have big implications for health budgets.” He said the problem had taken 15 years to develop and would probably take as long to fix.

Politicians, parents and the community needed to unite to implement the foundation’s 10 points plan, which included healthy menus in school canteens, requiring all planning decisions to consider the effects on the levels of activity, and requiring compulsory physical education of 150 minutes a week for school children.

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool; it’s a stress buster too. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45 minute aerobic class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that’s great when you are up to it. Meanwhile move more. Though for the day

How to Be Charming ::: App Khubsurat Kaise Banain

2009-10-21T02:54:00.000-07:00

Have you ever noticed how some people hold your interest everyone they talk to?

No substance what they look like or how much money they have, they can walk into a room and right away be the center of attention. When they go away, people imagine highly of them and desire to emulate them. That’s appeal, a type of magnetism that inspires self-assurance and respect.

Similar to beauty, fortune, and social position, charisma can unlock many doors in life. Unlike these other qualities, anyone can become more charismatic.

Improve your attitude. Good attitude will give the idea of self confidence (even if you don’t feel that way on the inside). While walking, maintain a relaxed yet definitive upright posture: back long, shoulders back, head level with the ground. This may feel uncomfortable or overpowering to you when you initial put into practice it, but keep trying.

Calm down the muscles in your face to the point where you have a normal, pleasant expression permanently impressed there. Face the world and demonstrate everyone you’re not afraid.

Make a connection. When your eyes come in make contact with another person, move up and down and smile subtly with a subdued joy shining forth. Don’t be anxious about the other person’s response and don’t overdo it.

Remember people’s names when you meet them for the first time. This takes a gigantic amount of effort for most people. Do again the person’s names when stating your name to that person will help you to remember it better; for example: Hi Usman, I am Akram; follow through with small converse and do again the person’s name. Repeat it once more when you say send-off. It’s not just about helping you to remember that person. The more you say a person’s name, the more that person will suffer that you like them and the greater the probability they’ll affectionate up to you.

Be interested in people. If you get together a new relationship, for example a coworker, a classmate, a friend of a friend, etc. discover out about their immediate family and interests. Be in no doubt to ask after the names of family members and remember them. Be careful in that subject matter though you don’t want to be nosy. If you ask too much they will become uncomfortable. Also ask after their scrupulous interests in life. These two topics will guarantee much better small gossip than just harping on about school or work. Most people don’t like to reflect about those things at social occasions unless they have to. Even if it is about networking, you should be aware of fully the significance of taking a break from talking shop. It is important to refrain from talking up about yourself. Be purely interested and impressed by the person with whom you are speaking.

Familiarize topics in the direction of the audience. This means taking into account topics that awareness those around you, even if you are not so keen on them. If you are in a sporty crowd, talk about last night’s game or the meteoric rise of a new team. If you are amongst a group of hobbyists, draw out their hobbies and make remarks related to indoor / outdoor Games, fishing, knitting, mountain climbing, movies, theater etc. Nobody expects you to be an expert. It is your level of interest and willingness to employ in topics that makes you an interesting person to be around. Exercise an open mind. Let others do the explaining. If someone mistakenly thinks you know more about the topic are genuine and simply say that your knowledge is limited but that you are hoping to learn more about it.

Admire others instead of gossiping. If you are talking with someone or you are talking in a group of people, and up pops the subject of another person in a optimistic or unenthusiastic way, be the one to mention something you like about that person. Unfounded information is the most powerful tool in gaining attraction because it is always viewed as 100% sincere. It has the added benefit of creating confidence in you. The idea will spread that you never have a bad word to say about anyone. Everyone will know that their status is protected with you.

Don’t Lie. A lie is something you say for which there is some direct evidence somewhere out there that contradicts it. If you inform Mahum that you like Mustafa and Bilal that you don’t like Mahum, Mahum and Bilal will talk and your reputation will be ruined. No one will believe over a word you say.

Issue compliments openhandedly, especially to raise others self respect. Try to choose out something that you be grateful for in any circumstances and verbally convey that appreciation. If you like something or someone, find a creative way to say it and say it straight away. If you kill time too long, it may be viewed as insincere and badly timed, especially if others have beaten you to it. If you notice that someone is putting a lot of effort into something, admiring comment it, even if you think that there is room for enhancement. If you notice that someone has changed something about themselves (i.e. haircut, shoes, Caps, cars, manner of dress) notice it, and point out something you like about it. If you are asked directly, be pleasant and redirect the question with a very common compliment.

Be gracious in accepting compliments. Get out of the routine of assuming that the compliment is creature given without genuine target. Even when someone makes a compliment out of contempt, there is always a bug of jealous truth hiding in their own heart. Be demonstrative in accepting the compliment. Go beyond a meager thank you and enjoin this with I am glad you like it or it is so kind of you to have noticed. These are compliments in return. Avoid backhanding a compliment. There is nothing worse to a person complimenting than to receive the response Oh well I wish I was as I as you / that situation. That is equivalent to saying, No, I am not what you are saying I am, and your judgment is wrong.

Control your tone of voice. The tone of your voice is vital. Most people feel insecure somewhere inside and have an incapability to accept praise. For this very reason, when you praise, do it delicately and persuasively. When you say, you look nice today it should be in the exact same tone that you would use to say it’s a nice day. Any dissimilarity from your normal tone will arouse suspicion about your sincerity. Practice giving compliments into a recorder and play it back. Does it sound sincere? Practice until you get it right ... It might not sound right to you, in that case, asks someone for judgment.

Developing personality is an art. The all-purpose guidelines above can help you be more charismatic, but your charisma must come from within you and must reflect you as an individual or it will come into view false. Fortunately, everyone has the aptitude to be charismatic, and it simply needs to be coaxed out. Practice and take note of what works and what needs improvement.

Don’t imitate others. People with well developed charisma have a remarkable ability not only to affect people’s opinions but also to cause others to imitate their personalities and even gestures. At the similar occasion, however, research has shown that charismatic people do not follow other charismatic people. Their individuality sets them apart.

Have a note. Don’t be afraid to be controversial, to push the envelope. If you believe in something or feel strongly about it, communicate that in a respectful way. Your charisma will help people be accepting of your ideas.

Knee Problems

2009-10-16T04:31:00.000-07:00

It is no reservation that unending knee troubles can actually disobey upon your activities of every day living. Numerous daily events can become much more demanding as we endeavor to avoid painful movements. At this point, chronic knee pain relief becomes a main concern, and you just want to get back to living life the way you used to. The good news is, an affordable and low profile support can help give you the chronic knee pain relief you look for. - No Joke.

The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the human body, and is used in just about ever activity we carry out in our lower body. As time goes by, natural wear and tear can cause grave knee pain. Chronic knee discomfort can stem from any number of conditions. Unlike traumatic injuries to the joint (which can cause sharp but temporary knee pain), chronic conditions (such as arthritis, and bursitis) can cause pain that is steady and nearly constant.

In the long term, conventional treatments like ice and rest may not give you the pain relief you seek. They can be helpful, of course, but many times they just do not "cut it". It is always wise to have your chronic knee pain evaluated by a physician to help determine the origin. However, whatever the cause, in many cases, a well designed maintains may offer some degree of chronic knee pain relief. These knee supports do not have to be large, or bulky to be effective. Several different, yet effective knee brace styles exist these days...

Most chronic pain is related in some way to general wear and tear and do to excess of the structures within the knee joint. For instance, when the cartilage disc under the knee cap breaks down and wears thin, the resistance between the knee cap and the bone underneath can cause chronic knee pain. A brace, when appropriately used, can help relieve the nervous tension on the joint, thus plummeting the wear and tear and friction within the joint. Further, an effective support can help keep your leg in appropriate alignment, helping to provide chronic knee pain assistance from conditions such as Patellofemoral disease (where the patella does not sit properly within the femoral groove).

A knee brace can help support the anatomical structures of your knee joint, thus helping to decrease inflammation caused by many knee ailments. Reduced inflammation will help endow with relief from chronic knee pain.

Braces come in several different styles offering varying degrees of support, depending upon your particular needs. Do not be left behind, just because your knee pain wants to keep you at rest. A support for your knee can be the single thing you did to help provide yourself with improved stability.

If your knees had one thing they could say, they strength just shout "thank you", because you gave them the support they needed.

We are sure you may be wondering what this term means, although you have heard it before...The term "water on the knee" is a generic term that describes the accumulation of excess fluid (edema) in or around the knee joint. As a result of a trauma, overuse, or other underlying conditions or disease, water on the knee may exist.

Arthritis is often times an underlying condition when a person has "water on the knee". The term arthritis means "joint inflammation". People also pass on to arthritis as being "joint pain" as well. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA), which affects over 27 million people a year (mostly women), while rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects over two million adults. Most of them being women over the age of 45; although these two types of arthritis affect millions of people, and are the two most common types of arthritis, there are over 100 different types of arthritis.

When this liquid is removed from the joint, an individual can have pain relief. Pain can return when the fluid returns to the knee joint. Please see your physician regarding this procedure.

You also may have "water on the knee" due a traumatic injury. Fluid or blood can accumulate in the knee joint as a result of a meniscus tear or ligament injury. Moreover, when an individual suffers an ACL tear, they may have also ragged small blood vessels which can cause fluid to accumulate in and around their knee joint. Prepatellar bursitis can also cause water on the knee.

To avoid having water on the knees, individuals should consider seeing their physician on a regular basis, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is also significant to make sure individuals are avoiding activities that result in physical contact with their knees. Pain medications, such as Acetaminophen, can help to reduce swelling (see your physician before taking medications).

Weight management can also take the stress off of your joints, which could result in water on the knees. Ice and elevation of your legs can also help to reduce the fluid build up.

If you have exasperating pain or instability in your knee, and want to do something about it, you should consider these aforementioned options; they can be having examine to you. A useful adjunct in your care should involve the use of a low profile knee brace. Knee braces have been proven to decrease knee pain, and increase knee stability. The meaningful support you require can be provided by a knee brace during exercise or activities of daily living.

Smoking ::: A Ghost Killer

2009-04-26T02:49:00.000-07:00

No one has to tell you about the health risks of smoking. After all, you’ve been hearing about them for years from loved ones, friends and strangers, or from the media, and even in that warning box on the back of each pack of cigarettes. You know that quitting now is the single best thing you can do for your lungs, for your heart, for your life.

For many, fear of illness, even death, is a primary motivation for quitting. And that’s fine. The key is to find the reasons to quit that mean the most to you. Maybe your motivator is to look better, to feel better, and to have more jingles in your pocket. Consider the many ways that kicking the habit can kick-start your life. You’ll soon have:

Sweeter Breath: Your teeth will be whiter; your breath, fresher. And you’ll be less likely to develop gum disease, tooth decay or tooth loss.

Smoother skin: Going smoke-free is one of the best ways to ward off wrinkles.

Nicer Nails: Who’s yellow? Make those stained fingers and nails a mere bad memory.

A sharper sense of taste: Remember when you could really smell and taste your favorite foods? You’ll be able to, again.

Fresher scents: Your hair, clothes, house and car will smell better.

More time: Who doesn’t need more time? All those minutes once spent on cigarette breaks really do add up. Smokers spend 8 percent of their working hours on smoking rituals, the American Cancer Society estimates. Now you can spend that time getting things done more efficiently, or enjoying yourself.

A fatter wallet: Think of the thousands of dollars you’ll save—$1,600 a year on cigarettes alone for the average smoker, according to the American Cancer Society, plus more from decreased medical bills, insurance premiums and other costs.

A better feeling about yourself: You’ll know that you’re no longer exposing those around you to secondhand smoke, and if you have kids, you can feel really good that you’re setting a positive example.

HOW WOMAN & BABY'S BENEFITS
Need more reasons to quit? Women also reduce their risk for cervical cancer, osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities and early menopause. Thinking of having a baby?

Consider:
Quitting smoking reduces your risk of infertility, and promotes a healthy pregnancy, with a lower risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, infant death and low birth weight. Your newborn’s lung function will be better, too. And the benefits will continue: Children of nonsmokers also have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, allergies, ear infections, colds and serious respiratory infections.

FEEL BETTER, BE HEALTHIER:
Even the health benefits of quitting smoking go beyond the big picture. Yes, it’s true that the American Cancer Society links smoking to several cancers, including 87 percent of lung cancers. But if these scary facts aren’t your best motivator, focus on the more immediate benefits: breathing easier, coughing less and having more stamina. As you find it easier to breathe, you can also breathe easy knowing that you’re reducing your risk of asthma, emphysema, pneumonia and other lung diseases as well.

Your eyes will benefit, too. Many people are unaware that smoking contributes to eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

But wait, there’s more! Smoking worsens diabetic complications such as nerve damage, and it may contribute to developing diabetes. Smoking is also linked to heartburn, ulcers, liver damage, Crohn’s disease, kidney damage, dementia, depression, anxiety and many other disorders. Trying to prevent such conditions is yet another reason to give up cigarettes.

And your heart will thank you. Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of arterial disease, heart attack and stroke. It’s also one of the best ways to add years to your life.

Have realistic expectations - quitting isn't easy, but it's not impossible. More than 3 million Americans quit every year.

Understand that withdrawal symptoms are TEMPORARY. They usually last only 1-2 weeks.

While most attention surrounding the smoking addiction focuses on chemical addictions to nicotine, you are in reality "multi-addicted." You are addicted to the feel of the cigarette in your hand and mouth. You are addicted to the actions of lighting your cigarette, moving your cigarette up to your mouth, flicking ashes from the cigarette and holding your cigarette between your fingers. You've also become addicted to the visual appeal of cigarettes: the flame, the smoke, even seeing a dirty ashtray. You’re also addicted to the deep inhalations and exhalations you take as you puff on your cigarettes. All these stimuli serve to meet some physical, psychological or emotional need within you.

Know that most relapses occur in the first week after quitting, when withdrawal symptoms are strongest and your body is still dependent on nicotine. Be aware that this will be your hardest time, and use all your personal resources - willpower, family, friends, and the tips in this manual - to get you through this critical period successfully.

Know that most other relapses occur in the first 3 months after quitting, with situational triggers - such as a particularly stressful event - occur unexpectedly. These are the times when people find themselves reaching for a cigarette automatically, because they associate smoking with relaxing. This is the kind of situation that's hard to prepare yourself for until it happens, so it's especially important to recognize it when and if it does happen. Remember that smoking is a habit, but a habit you can break.

Realize that most successful ex-smokers quit for good only after several attempts. You may be one of those who can quit your first try. But if you're not, don't worry, you're not alone, just DON'T GIVE UP. Try again.

INVOLVING SOMEONE ELSE...
Bet a friend that you can quit on your target date. Put your cigarette money aside for every day, and forfeit it if you smoke. (But if you do smoke, DON'T GIVE UP. Simply strengthen your resolve and try again.)

Ask your spouse or a friend to quit with you. (This is especially important if you live together.)
Tell your family and friends that you're quitting and when. They can be an important source of support, both before and after you quit. (And let’s face it, if you’re going to slip up, you'll have to hear it from them, and that'll help too)

DIFFERENT WAYS TO QUIT...
Switch brands. Switch to a brand that is not as enjoyable as your regular brand.
Change to a brand that's low in tar and nicotine a couple of weeks before your target date. This will help change your smoking behavior. However, DO NOT smoke more cigarettes, inhale them more often or more deeply, or place your fingertips over the holes in the filters. All of these will increase your nicotine intake, and the idea is to get your body used to functioning without nicotine. (If you smoke regular, go from regular to lights, then from lights to ultra lights.)
Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke.

SMOKE ONLY HALF OF EACH CIGRATE
Each day, postpone lighting your first cigarette 1 hour.
Decide you'll smoke only during odd or even hours of the day.
Decide beforehand how many cigarettes you'll smoke during the day. For each additional cigarette, give a dollar to your favorite charity.
Change your eating habits to help you cut down. For example, drink milk, which many people consider incompatible with smoking. End meals or snacks with something that won't lead to a cigarette.
Reach for a glass of juice or some fruit instead of a cigarette for a "pick-me-up." (The healthier you feel, the stronger you are.)
Remember: Cutting down can help you quit, but it's not a substitute for quitting. If you're down to about seven cigarettes a day, it's time to set your target date and get ready to stick to it.
Don't Smoke "Automatically”!
Smoke only those cigarettes you really want. Catch yourself before you light up a cigarette out of pure habit!
Don't empty your ashtrays. This will remind you of how many cigarettes you've smoked each day, and the sight and smell of stale butts will be very unpleasant.
Make yourself aware of each cigarette by using the opposite hand or putting cigarettes in an unfamiliar location or a different pocket to break the automatic reach.
If you light up many times during the day without even thinking about it try to look in a mirror each time you put a match to your cigarette - you may decide you don't need it.

MAKE SMOKING INCONVENIENT
Stop buying cigarettes by the carton. Wait until one pack is empty before you buy another.
Stop carrying cigarettes with you at home and at work. Make them difficult to get to.
If you usually smoke indoors, go outside!

MAKE SMOKING UNPLEASANT
Smoke only under circumstances that aren't especially pleasurable for you. If you like to smoke with others, smoke alone. Turn your chair toward an empty corner and focus only on the cigarette you are smoking and its many negative effects. Collect all you cigarette butts in one large glass container as a visual reminder of the filth smoking represents

BEFORE COMPLETELY QUITTING...
Practice going without cigarettes.
Don't think of NEVER smoking again. Think of quitting in terms of 1 day at a time.
Tell yourself you won't smoke today, and then don't.
Clean your clothes to rid them of the cigarette smell, which can linger a long time.

THE DAY YOU QUIT...
Throw away all your cigarettes and matches. Hide your lighters and ashtrays.
Visit the dentist and have your teeth cleaned to get rid of tobacco stains. Notice how nice they look, and resolve to keep them that way.
Make a list of things you'd like to buy for yourself or someone else. Estimate the cost in terms of packs of cigarettes, and put the money aside to buy these presents.
Keep very busy on the big day. Go to the movies, exercise, take long walks, go bike riding, just keep busy.
Remind your family and friends that this is your quit date, and ask them to help you over the rough spots of the first couple of days and weeks.
Buy yourself a gift or do something special to celebrate.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER QUITTING...
Develop a clean, fresh, nonsmoking environment around yourself - at work and at home. Buy yourself flowers - you may be surprised how much you can enjoy their scent now.

The first few days after you quit, spend as much free time as possible in places where smoking isn't allowed, such as libraries, museums, theaters, department stores, and churches. This is the most important time to stay focused. You don't want to be around smokers if possible.

Drink large quantities of water and fruit juice (but avoid sodas that contain caffeine).

Try to avoid alcohol, coffee, and other beverages that you associate with cigarette smoking.

Strike up a conversation instead of a match for a cigarette.

If you miss the sensation of having a cigarette in your hand, play with something else, a pencil, a paper clip, a marble.

If you do miss having something in your mouth, Try picking up a bag of lolli pop's at the store.

Try toothpicks or a fake cigarette. You could be amazed how much of your addiction is based on the habit form of hand-to-mouth.

AVOID TEMPTATION
Instead of smoking after meals, get up from the table and brush your teeth or go for a walk.

If you always smoke while driving, get rid of the cigarette lighter and ashtray, bring some juice to sip on, listen to a particularly interesting radio program or your favorite music, or take public transportation for a while, if you can.

For the first 1-3 weeks, avoid situations you strongly associate with the pleasurable aspects of smoking, such as watching your favorite TV program, sitting in your favorite chair.

Until you're confident of your ability to stay off cigarettes, limit your socializing to healthful, outdoor activities or situations where smoking isn't allowed.

If you must be in a situation where you'll be tempted to smoke (such as a cocktail or dinner party), try to associate with the nonsmokers there. You’re not going to want to be socializing with a group of people that are going to go outside for a cigarette break.

Try to analyze cigarette ads to understand how they attempt to "sell" you on individual brands.

FIND NEW HABITS
Change your habits to make smoking difficult, impossible, or unnecessary. For example, it's hard to smoke when you're swimming, jogging, or playing tennis or handball. When your desire for a cigarette is intense, wash your hands or the dishes, or try new recipes.

Do things that require you to use your hands. Try crossword puzzles, needlework, gardening, or household chores. Go bike riding; take the dog for a walk; give yourself a manicure; write letters.
Enjoy having a clean-mouth taste and maintain it by brushing your teeth frequently and using mouthwash.

Enjoy the fact that you and/or your home will no-longer smell like smoke.
Stretch often.
Get plenty of rest.
Pay attention to your appearance. Look and feel sharp.
Try to find time for the activities that are the most meaningful, satisfying, and important to you.
When you get the crazies
Keep oral substitutes handy - try carrots, pickles, sunflower seeds, apples, celery, raisins, or sugarless gum instead of a cigarette.

EAT SUNFLOWER SEEDS

I have never seen any hard studies on this, but it is believed that sunflower seeds have a similar effect on the nervous system as nicotine. Supposedly, there is a chemical in the brain that triggers your body to act on its need for a cigarette. This enzyme or chemical is in some way relaxed by a substance in sunflower seeds. Many people used these seeds as an aid to help quit. If nothing else, it will help replace the oral craving associated with smoking while keeping your hands busy if you are getting bit fixity.

Take 10 deep breaths and hold the last one while lighting a match. Exhale slowly and blow out the match. Pretend it's a cigarette and crush it out in an ashtray.

Take a shower or bath if possible.
Learn to relax quickly and deeply. Make you limp, visualize a soothing, pleasing situation, and get away from it all for a moment. Concentrate on that peaceful image and nothing else.

Light incense or a candle instead of a cigarette.

Never allow yourself to think that "one won't hurt" - it will.

ABOUT GAINING WEIGHT
Many people who're considering quitting are very concerned about gaining weight. If you're concerned about gaining weight, keep these points in mind:

Quitting doesn't mean you'll automatically gain weight. When people gain, most of the time it's because they eat more once they've quit.

The benefits of giving up cigarettes far outweigh the drawbacks of adding a few extra pounds. You'd have to gain a very large amount of weight to offset the many substantial health benefits that a normal smoker gains by quitting. Watch what you eat, and if you're concerned about gaining weight, consider the following tips:

Tips to help you avoid weight gain... -Make sure you have a well-balanced diet, with the proper amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

Don't set a target date for a holiday, when the temptation of high-calorie food and drinks may be too hard to resist.

Drink a glass of water before your meals.

Weigh yourself weekly.

Chew sugarless gum when you want sweet foods.

Plan menus carefully, and count calories. Don't try to lose weight - just try to maintain your pre-quitting weight.

Have low-calorie foods on hand for nibbling. Use the Snack Calorie Chart to choose foods that are both nutritious and low in calories. Some good choices are fresh fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, low-fat cottage cheese, and air-popped popcorn without butter. -Take time for daily exercise, or join an organized exercise group.

Little Health Mistakes:

2009-04-14T05:24:00.000-07:00

Little Health Mistakes

All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us.

Crossing over legs:
Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs. If you don’t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realize you have one knee on top of the other. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees.

Sitting like a proper lady or gentleman interrupts the flow of blood to the heart and may promote varicose veins, according to one expert.

One in four adults has vein problems, although women are 4 to 10 times more likely to develop then, said Luis Navarro, a surgeon who runs the Vein Treatment Center at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan.

Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged veins that are typically close to the surface of the skin but can affect deeper blood vessels as well.

"Crossing the legs is like second nature for most women and some men, too." Navarro said. "It's a bad habit and one of the first things you should learn to undo if you suffer from varicose veins."

Why" Crossing the legs slows the upward flow of blood and increases pressure inside the veins.

Navarro explained.

It doesn't matter if you cross at the knee or the ankles, Navarro said. Both are bad, although knee-crossing puts more stress on the venous system.

Melissa Kapalan, 23, who sat reading, cross-legged, recently at the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, said she had "no idea there was any connection" between the way she sat and possible health risk.

Navarro said half of women over 40 suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, which are less serious breaks in smaller, surface veins.

The cause is unknown, but genetics is a key factor. "Sixty to 80 percent of people who have varicose or spider veins have a history on their mother's side," Navarro said.

"Exercise is the first and most important thing to do," Navarro said. People who sit eight hours a day with their legs crossed will have a greater chance of developing varicose veins if there is a genetic factor, he said.

Not changing our toothbrush:

How often do you change your toothbrush? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we’d be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it. Replace your toothbrush often. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don’t massage your gums well. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you’re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth. Also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise.

Eating out often:
There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods. Remember that in all probability your favorite Indian food restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterwards. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you’re getting served light and healthy food.

Skipping breakfast:

Never, ever skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast can cause you to overeat. By the time you see, all those delicious foods, you will be starving. That means more food and more calories will be consumed, to satisfy the hunger. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it’s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time. Eat a heavy breakfast. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we make. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better.

High Heels:

High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats. Is there something about them you dislike? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing. If possible, get a matching bag. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels.

Sleeping on a soft bed:

You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one. Your neck and your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea.

Pillows:
No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support

Not Exercising:
So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and you're all set. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake.

2009-03-13T03:21:00.000-07:00

Heart Risks for Unhappy Wives:
Women in strained marriages are more likely to feel depressed and suffer high blood pressure, obesity and other signs of "metabolic syndrome," a group of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The same study found men in strained marriages also are more likely to feel depressed, yet–unlike women–do not face an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by five symptoms: hypertension, obesity around the waistline, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low levels of HDL, which is "good cholesterol."

We hypothesized that unenthusiastic aspects of marriages like arguing and being annoyed would be associated with higher levels of metabolic syndrome, says the study's first author, Nancy Henry, a doctoral student in psychology. We further anticipated that this relationship would be at least moderately due to depressive symptoms."
"In other means, those who reported experiencing more clash, hostility and disagreement with their husbands would more depressed, which in turn would be associated with a higher risk of heart disease due to metabolic syndrome,"

We discover this was true for wives in this study, but not for husbands,"
The gender difference is significant because heart disease is the number-one killer of women as well as men, and we are still learning a lot about how relationship factors and emotional distress are related to heart disease,"

Putting Your Heart into Your Marriage :
Does the lesson suggest women should keep away from men to reduce heart disease risks?
"We know they should," jokes Tim Smith, a psychology professor and study co-author who heads a superior University of Utah study of the role of marriage quality in heart disease. The new study is part of the larger effort.
Tim Smith, turning serious, and says: "The reason you have to be careful about 'what does it mean?' is that this study is a simple, beginning test of what might be unhealthy about relationships for women."

"There is good evidence that women should adjust some of the things that involve metabolic syndrome – like diet and exercise – but it's a slight premature to say they would lower their danger of heart disease if they improved the tone and quality of their marriages or dumped their husbands.
Other data from the larger study point out "that a history of separation is associated with coronary disease," noting the researchers are pursuing the hypothesis that improving marriage might improve health.
The instant suggestion is that if you are interested in your cardiovascular danger – and we all should be because it is the most leading killer for both genders, we should be concerned about not just customary danger factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol, but the excellence of our emotional and family lives. In adding together to probable health benefits, more instant benefits include getting along enhanced and enjoying each other more, improving your frame of mind. Some opponent have questioned the perception and clinical usefulness of metabolic syndrome–also recognized as syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome – and have declared that it is nothing more than the sum of its parts, namely, a collection of five risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

"It is defined as a syndrome, but there still is controversy in the medical group of people – what should be included, how the similar factors should be calculated, whether all the factors suspend together as a separate syndrome or are they just separate things.
She says she choose to study metabolic syndrome for the reason that there is no question its mechanism are risk factors for cardiovascular disease and because the syndrome was a possible explanation for how "psychosocial risk factors" in marriage are related to cardiovascular disease.

Stressed marriages can increase your danger of heart disease, and that may in part be because strained marriages increase the risk of metabolic syndrome and therefore heart disease. The reason strained marriages might be connected to metabolic syndrome is that strained marriages can be depressing, and depression is then the tie to metabolic syndrome.
The endocrinology of depression's psychological tension may explain why the five risk factors that contain metabolic syndrome fit together.

He hypothesizes that perhaps "the hormonal belongings of stress are why you are depositing fat around the waist, why your insulin confrontation goes up, why your lipids and blood pressure get out of whack. Part of the cause these things may be clumping together is because they are part of an unhealthy body response to pressure."

How the Study Was Performed:
Nancy Henry and Smith conducted the new study with University of Utah psychologists Jonathan Butner, an associate professor; Bert Uchino, a professor; and Cynthia Berg, a professor and chair of the university's Department of Psychology.
For their wider study, the psychologists used the Dan Jones & Associates polling firm and newspaper ads during the years of 2001-2005 to recruit 276 couples, who were married an average of 20 years and from ages 40 to 70.

Each couple filled out more than a few questionnaires for both the encompassing study and for Henry's study. The questionnaires included 10 scales: three to charge positive features of marriage quality, such as mutual support, emotional warmness and friendliness, and confiding in each other; three scales to appraise negative aspects of marital quality such as opinion, feelings of hostility and amount of disagreement over a variety of topics such as kids, sex, money and in-laws; and four scales to gauge symptoms of depression (not necessarily full-blown clinical depression).

Each couple also go to a university clinic, where their waists and blood pressure were measured and they were specified lab tests for "good" cholesterol, fasting glucose and triglycerides. Together, those data determined if a study participant had metabolic syndrome. They also underwent a screening examination designed to exclude any couple that already had cardiovascular disease.

The Findings:
Women who reported more marital strain were more probable to also report depressive symptoms, Henry says.

Women who reported more marital tension had more metabolic syndrome symptoms, and that relationship can be explained by the detail they also reported more depressive symptoms," says Smith.

Men in bad marriages also reported more depression, but neither marital tension nor depression was associated to their levels of metabolic syndrome. We know from preceding research that women are more sensitive and responsive to relationship harms than men," Henry says. "The results of this study recommend those problems could be harming their health. Understanding the emotional and relationship health of couples can be a significant overall factor in understanding physical health. Improving aspects of intimate relationships might help your emotional and physical well-being.

10 Reasons of Heart Attack:

Many factors cause heart attacks, some of which are still unknown. Among these factors, there are a number of popular lifestyle choices that can lead to this event. Here is my own list of ten major reasons why people have heart attacks.

Drink too much, or not enough. Alcohol consumption, in the right amount, can actually have a protective effect on your heart. Drinking too much, or too little, is not effective anymore. Drinking too much puts your heart at serious risk of an attack because alcohol raises your blood pressure and can have other negative effects on your body.

Vegetate. If you have a sedentary lifestyle, you will not reduce stress, you will not decrease your cholesterol levels, and you cannot heal your body from issues with blood pressure or excess weight. This will all lead to heart attack.

Get angry. Yes, getting angry is as dangerous as health related causes in the occurrence of heart attack. Getting angry frequently and for long periods of time can raise the blood pressure, thus can lead to a heart attack.

Losing control of your cholesterol; eating saturated fats, especially Trans saturated fats, consuming too many calories, and eating foods that are not rich in nutrients can cause your cholesterol to go up, which can make you much more likely to have a heart attack in time.

Get stressed out. Getting stressed out raises your blood pressure, and leads to heart disease and heart attacks.

Lose control of your blood pressure. When you have a high blood pressure, the heart tend to work harder to push blood through, which makes the heart enlarged, and eventually lead to a serious heart attack.

Don’t take your health serious enough. Simply not spending enough time worrying about your health and wellness can contribute heavily to whether or not you develop heart attack symptoms. It is important that you regularly assess your health and that you pay attention to making healthy choices on a daily basis in order to keep your heart healthy.

Over exert yourself. Over exertion can cause the stress needed to raise your blood pressure, and by proxy, your risk of having a serious heart attack. If you have other risk factors for heart attacks, you should try not to over tax or over exert your body.

Not taking advantage of my unique program. Even though you can beat all of the nine factors mentioned here, you are still at risk of getting a heart attack. But if you use and follow my program, you will definitely win the battle against heart attack.

Smoke: Clearly, smoking is very harmful not only to your lungs, but your heart as well. Your arteries get clogged, making your blood pressure rise. When you smoke, you double your chances of getting heart attack, compared to those who shun smoking.

Side Effects of Panadol

2009-03-05T23:23:00.000-08:00

Some useful info:
An IT engineer and the hospital was planning to set up a database of its patients. And they know some of the doctors are quite well.The doctors used to tell him that at whatever time they have a headache, they are not keen to take Panadol (Paracetamol). In fact, they will turn to the Chinese Herbal Medicine or find other alternatives. This is because Panadol is toxic to the body, and it harms the liver. According to the doctors, Panadol will be located in the body for at least 05 years. And according to the doctors, there used to be a happening where an air stewardess consumes a bundle of Panadol during her menstrual as she needs to be in standing position at all the time. She's now in her early 30's, and she needs to clean her kidney (DIALYSIS) every month.As said by the doctors that at whenever time we have a headache case, that's because it is due to the electron / Ion inequity in the brain. As an alternative resolution to manage with this matter, they recommend that we purchase 1 or 2 cans of isotonic drink (i.e. 100 PLUS), and combine it with drinking water according to a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 (simply, it means one cup 100 plus to one cup water, or to 2 cups water).

An additional method will be to submerge your feet in a basin of temperate water so that it brings the blood pressure downward from your burning head. As Panadol is a pain killer, the more Panadol you take, the lesser would be your doorstep for pain (your endurance level for pain).We all will plunge ill as we age, for women, we would need to go from side to side childbirth. Imagine that we have spent our complete life popping quite a substantial amount of Panadol (Pain Killer) when you need to have a surgery or operation, you will need a much more amount of broad anesthetic to numb your surgical pain than the average person who hardly ever or not often takes Panadol.

Use Isotonic Water to Replace Panadol:
If you have a very high eating of Panadol throughout your life (Migraine, Menstrual cramps) it is incredibly likely that normal general anesthetic will have no special effects on you as your body is pumped full with Panadol and your body is so used to pain killer that you would need a much stronger pain killer, Morphine???Value your life, THINK before you easily explode that familiar pill into your mouth again. Do not consume too much 100Plus or any other Isotonic Drinks as well as it has the properties of 'thinning' your blood which will 'smoothen' blood flow and therefore decrease pressure in the blood vessels in the brain. Unfortunately it will also thin the stomach and intestinal linings and moderate consumption can lead to ulcers.

Some useful tips:

Walk off lay down somewhere gloomy and calm down, drink about 1-1/2 cups of cold juice. If you just find an occasional tension headache, don't be frightened to take a painkiller (unless your doctor tells you otherwise), as these medicines usually provide fast, reliable relief. OTC painkillers are not inherently bad; they can just become bad if you take too much of them, either all at once or over time.

If your headaches are common, usual and severe, see a Neurologist. There are some instruction medications that work for specific types of headaches (migraines and clusters). Every headache is, in a few ways, exclusive, and a treatment that works for one might not work for the after that. In addition something that triggers one headache can not trigger others.

If you are looking for natural relief without painkillers, medication, drugs, caffeine, or chemicals, ask your chiropractor. Regularly headaches can be caused by sublimation’s of the upper cervical spine in your neck. This is particularly factual if your headaches are chronic or permanent longer than a day.

You can find a load of headache remedies on the internet or by asking people you identify. Many of these are helpful for at least some people, and if they're secure, there's no reason not to try them if other steps don't work. Use common sense when allowing for any "home remedy." If it seems like it could cause more damage than good, don't do it without consulting your doctor first. If a treatment makes your headache worse, or if you knowledge other symptoms, end the treatment and get in touch with your doctor.

Chronic tension headaches can often be treated with lifestyle changes such as tension management, normal exercise, and nutritional changes. If these routine don't work, your doctor may set down defensive medication to contract with these headaches. If you get an awful headache, consume a little food and watch the tally. Do something to attempt and not remember about it for awhile. It won't be as obvious when you remember it once more.

Smiling can work wonders if it's just a slight headache. Smiling releases endorphins within the mind as it works on a optimistic feedback loop - the more you smile, the more "feel-good" chemicals the brain releases, and the additional of these chemicals it releases, the extra you smile! Endorphins will assist to relieve the pain. If painkillers can't help you then think what you have been doing, recognize possible triggers and keep away from them. (Do this only when you have gentle headaches).

Some times it helps to reduce a headache if you get some sleep, in a quiet, dark room. Take a wet cloth and rub it on your temples (Both sides of the forehead)

Headaches rank amongst the most common and frequent ailments. A headache is not a disease, but may be indicative of other underlying problems. Although frequent and generally not serious, headaches are general in about 50-75% of all teens. However, recurrent headaches can distress and worry an individual to a huge amount. The most common types of headaches that people in their adolescence and early twenties have are tension headaches and migraines. In some cases these problems may necessitate a visit to a medical provider.

Treatment of an uncomplicated headache is more often than not symptomatic with over-the-counter painkillers although, headaches similar to migraines may require specific treatment. The occurrence of migraine headache could also be the effect of particular allergic triggers like pressure or some unambiguous foodstuff which should then be avoided.

There are three types of primary headaches: tension-type (muscular contraction headache), migraine (vascular headaches), and cluster. Cluster headaches are sharp, very painful headaches that are likely to occur more than a few times per day for months and then go away for a similar period of time.

The vast majority of headaches are non-malignant and self-limiting. Some common causes of headaches are said to be tension, migraine, eye damage, dehydration, and low down blood sugar, hyper mastication and sinusitis. In addition, we have some very Uncommon headaches that are a result of some life-threatening conditions like meningitis, encephalitis, cerebral aneurysms, exceptionally high blood pressure, and brain tumors. If head injury is the reason of a headache then the reason is usually quite obvious. In women, a large percentage of headaches are caused by their ever-fluctuating estrogen levels during the menstrual years. This can occur prior to or mid-cycle.

If anyone over the age of 50 experiences a headache for the first time, a situation called temporal arthritis may be the cause. Headache symptoms include impaired vision and pain aggravated by chewing. Because, there is a danger of becoming blind, it needs to be on time treated by a doctor.
Brain aneurysm, brain tumor, stroke or TIA, and brain infection like meningitis or encephalitis are some uncommon causes of headaches and can be serious.

Often related to pressure, depression, or nervousness, tension headaches are due to contraction of the muscles in the shoulders, neck, scalp, and jaw. Overwork, insomnia, missed meals, and make use of of alcohol and drugs can make one more susceptible to headaches. Some foods can also trigger a headache including, chocolate, cheese, and monosodium glutamate, and flavor enhancers. A deviation from the customary fix of caffeine can also result in headaches. Tension headaches can also result from performing an activity with the head seized up in one position for a long time. This can generally happen from using a computer, microscope, or a typewriter, sleeping in a cold room or in an abnormal position, overexerting oneself, and clenching or grinding the teeth. Tension headaches tend to happen on both sides of the head, often starting at the back of the head and spreading forward. The pain may vary from a dull or squeezing ache to a feeling of a tight band or a vice around the head. The muscle tension generally starts in the shoulders, neck, or the jaw before it gradually extends to the head. Therefore, these areas also experience tight and sore.

Pain, during a headache, occurs in the tissues covering the brain, as well as in the muscles, network of nerves and blood vessels approximately the scalp, face, and neck. The brain itself is insensate to pain because it lacks nociceptors. Headaches frequently result from traction to or irritation of the meninges and blood vessels. Dura mater, the membrane surrounding the brain and the spinal string, is innervated with nociceptors. Any kind of inspiration of these Dural nociceptors is consideration to create headaches. Types of headaches are classified separately of which the three nearly everyone common headaches are:

· Tension or muscle contraction headache
· Migraine headache
· Cluster headache

Apart from these types, it is not uncommon for some people to experience a combination of the above mentioned headache types.

A ruthless, recurrent headache that is generally accompanied by visual disturbance or nausea is a common symptom of a migraine headache. This kind of headache tends to start on one side of the head, although the pain may later spread to both sides. Migraine headache generally starts with an "aura" (warning symptoms before the actual onset of the headache) that is usually accompanied with a feeling of throbbing, pounding, or pulsating pain.

Aspirin is another common pain reliever. Its most common side effects are stomach upset and increased risk of bleeding. Aspirin is a type of "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug." People with stomach ulcers or on blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin) should not take aspirin. Alcohol use increases the risk of bleeding. Heavy drinkers should not take aspirin because of the risk of bleeding from stomach irritation or ulcer formation. People older than 60 years and those with kidney problems should not take aspirin unless advised by their doctor. Aspirin is commonly prescribed by doctors after a stroke without bleeding and can prevent another stroke.

Taking aspirin for undiagnosed severe headache may be dangerous. The severe headache could come from a bleeding stroke and taking aspirin may make the bleeding worse. It is important not to take aspirin and other NSAIDs together because the side effects are additive meaning they build on each other and become worse than one taken alone. The same warnings about age, kidney disease, stroke, and alcohol problems apply to other NSAIDs as well as to aspirin.

Homeopathic, herbal, and other remedies that are not tested for safety or regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be potentially dangerous and are not recommended. Without FDA regulation there is no control over the quality, dose, or ingredients. Scientific studies that document safety and effectiveness are not required prior to the sale of these unregulated products.

Health Tips

2009-02-17T06:35:00.000-08:00

TEA BENEFITS FOR WOMEN:
Just three cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of breast cancer in young women. New research shows that the chances of developing a tumor drop by around 37 percent in women under 50 who drank tea at least three times daily. Older women who consumed similar amounts did not see a same benefit; researchers theorized that the anti-cancer properties of tea may have a more potent effect on the types of tumors that tend to grow in younger women. Although the health benefits of tea are well known, they have long been considered to mostly affect heart disease. A study last year showed four cups a day could reduce your risk of a heart attack. However, other recent studies have suggested that tea can protect against skin cancer, ovarian cancer and even weak bones.

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS:
Overwhelming evidence shows that consuming artificial sweeteners will likely wreak havoc on the body. A study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health revealed some disturbing news on Splendid. Splendid reduces the amount of good bacteria in the intestines by 50 percent, increases the pH level in the intestines, and affects a glycoprotein in the body that can have crucial health effects, particularly if you're on certain medications. In addition, they found unmistakable evidence that Splendid is absorbed by fat, contrary to previous claims. The intestinal bacteria help maintain the body's overall balance of friendly versus unfriendly micro-organisms and supports general health

BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
To maintain a healthy immune system and reduce your risk of heart disease eat Brussels sprouts. Many people do not like these nutritionally rich gems but they are a good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, beta-carotene and several key antioxidants. Brussels sprouts also reduce the risk of colon cancer and other cancers, promote healthy elimination, and protect against birth defects.

FRESH BREATH:
There are ways to keep your breath fresh without using expensive mouthwash or chewing gum. Brush your teeth and floss after every meal if possible. If you aren't able to brush your teeth or floss after eating, rinse your mouth with water and try to loosen any food particles around your teeth. When you are able to brush your teeth, you need to brush your tongue too. The tongue, especially the back of the tongue, is a warm harbor for bacteria. Spend some time on the tongue, moving slowly toward the back so as not to activate your gag reflex. A tongue scraper used twice a day can also be useful. During the day keep your mouth hydrated. A dry mouth can lead to bad breath so try snacking on oranges or celery, and drink plenty of water. To freshen your mouth try an herbal palate cleanser such as parsley (chew on it after meals), drink peppermint tea, or chew two or three fennel or anise seeds or one clove. If you still have bad breath, contact your dentist. He or she may be able to prescribe an antimicrobial mouthwash and can diagnose any condition or concerns of the oral cavity that may be causing the problems, such as gum disease.

HAWTHORN FOR THE HEART:
The best-known herb for the heart in western herbalist is hawthorn. Noted herbalist Christopher Hobbs has a special affection for hawthorn because it helped his father strengthen his heart after a heart attack more than two decades ago. Hobbs wrote: "The extract of hawthorn can increase blood flow to the heart muscle itself, helping to counteract one of the most common modern causes of death in industrial countries - heart attack due to lack of blood flow to the heart."
Whether you have angina, arrhythmia, an enlarged heart, or congestive heart failure, you can benefit from taking hawthorn. It's helpful anytime that there is deterioration of the heart muscle. Although hawthorn cannot reverse severe damage done by heart disease. If you have an enlarged heart, hawthorn won't make it smaller but it will probably ease some of the symptoms and increase the function and strength of your heart. Hawthorn assists healthy hearts, too. It's been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce levels of blood cholesterol, and prevent cholesterol buildup on artery walls-actions that help prevent heart disease. A study by the German Federal Ministry of Health found that hawthorn gently increases the strength of the heart, normalizes rhythm, and benefits circulation within the heart itself by dilating the coronary arteries. In Germany, many extracts and medicinal preparations use hawthorn alone or in combination with other herbs.

SKIN CARE PRODUCT INGREDIENTS TO AVOID:
Your skin is much more than an outer surface to cover bones and muscles--it's the largest organ of your body. Your skin protects your internal organs from injury; helps detoxify wastes through perspiration; is an important line of immune defense against infections--a barrier to viruses and bacteria; protects you against extreme changes in temperature, through its thermoregulatory effect of controlling heat flow between you and your environment; produces and stores vitamin D (important to your immune system); rich in receptors to allow you to sense conditions around you like hard/soft and hot/cold and send information to your brain so you can react to it for self-preservation; protects your body from sunburns and dehydration.
There are many ingredients in personal care products that are harmful to the body. When you put those products on your skin, it will absorb those ingredients. Those harmful ingredients are:
Mineral Oil, Paraffin, and Petrolatum: Petroleum products that coat the skin like plastic, clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins, which in turn accumulate and can lead to dermatologic issues. Slows cellular development, which can cause you to show earlier signs of aging. Suspected cause of cancer. Disruptive of hormonal activity.
Parables: Widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry (including moisturizers). An estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products contain parables. Studies implicate their connection with cancer. They have hormone-disrupting qualities (mimicking estrogen) and interfere with the body's endocrine system.
Phenol carbolic acid: Found in many lotions and skin creams. Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma and even death from respiratory failure.
Propylene glycol: Used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as a carrier in fragrance oils. Shown to cause dermatitis, kidney or liver abnormalities, and may inhibit skin cell growth or cause skin irritation.
Acryl amide: Found in many hand and face creams. Linked to mammary tumors in lab research.
Sodium laurel or laurel sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium laurite sulfate (SLES): Found in car washes, engine degreasers, garage floor cleaners... and in over 90% of personal care products! SLS breaks down the skin's moisture barrier, easily penetrates the skin, and allows other chemicals to easily penetrate. Combined with other chemicals, SLS becomes a "nitrosamine", a potent class of carcinogen. It can also cause hair loss. SLES is sometimes disguised with the labeling "comes from coconut" or "coconut-derived."
Toluene: Poison! Danger! Harmful or fatal if swallowed! Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Made from petroleum or coal tar, and found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus. Butyrate hydroxytoluene (BHT) contains toluene. Other names may include benzoic and benzyl.
Dioxin: Found in compounds known as PEG, Polysorbates, Laurent, ethoxylated alcohols. Common in a wide range of personal care products. The compounds are usually contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1, 4-dioxane, easily absorbed through the skin. Dioxin’s carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965 and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages and liver are the most vulnerable. Dioxin is easily removed during the manufacturing process by "vacuum stripping." Warning: It is a synthetic derivative of coconut. Watch for hidden language on labels, such as "comes from coconut."

THE POWER OF AROMATHERAPY:
Aromatherapy can be an extraordinary medicine. When a patient smells a particular aroma, scent molecules attach to the exterior of cell ramparts at the top of the nose. This triggers the discharge of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that inspire special parts of the brain. Scent that patients get pleasure from more effective remedies than those that they discover unpleasant. Various health conditions can be enhanced with aromatherapy. Whether or not these troubles can be prohibited with aromatherapy is still being researched.
Anxiety: Green apple and cucumber have been exposed to decrease anxiety by about 18%. Also, patients who inhale violet have an increase in alpha influence, a symbol of heightened relaxation.

Energy: People who odor a peppermint scent or chew up a piece of peppermint gum or candy understanding a sudden rupture of energy. Also helpful: The smell of strawberries or buttered popcorn. Both reason a raise in energy as healthy as metabolism.
Obesity: Quantities of studies have exposed that particular odors can assist people lose weight. Some scents stimulate the part of the hypothalamus that controls hunger. Odors also may work as a displacement mechanism--a reminder to consume less. Peppermint and green apple have been exposed to be effective. One great study found that people who sniffed either one of these scents when they felt hungry lost an average of 30 pounds over a six-month phase. It's also helpful to take common deep sniffs of foodstuff while eating. Odor molecules, regardless of the food they come from, can trick the brain into thinking that more has been inspired, which helps hold back the appetite.
Attentiveness and memory: Aromatherapy can be used to go faster learning speed and promote enhanced concentration and memory. Sniffing a flowery essential lubricate triggers the release of nor epinephrine and adrenocorticotropic hormone, hormones that raise concentration. Floral scents have been exposed to improve memory and learning speed by about 17%. In one study, people were exposed to unusual scents prior to bowling. Those who smelled jasmine knocked downward 28% additional pins, almost certainly because it improved their concentration and hand / eye coordination.

HONEY FOR INJURIES:
A very old scroll was create in Egypt that listed medical container histories, recorded approximately 3000 B.C. Case #3 described treatment for a sharp head wound: later than cover the wound close, oil and honey were useful to prevent infection.
Researchers have written, "Honey has been used from the time when ancient times as a remedy in injury concern. Proof from animal studies and some trials have recommended honey might go faster wound healing." The results they originate demonstrate that in sharp wounds (i.e. burns, lacerations) honey had an important result. In some modest wounds where injure to nervous tension and blood vessels occurred, healing time was cheap by as much as 04 or 05 days evaluated to conservative cure. The use of honey in chronic wounds (i.e. diabetic ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, and infected surgical wounds) didn’t considerably boost healing time compared to straight treatments.
The honey used to treat wounds has to be in the unprocessed state (raw, uncooked does not meet the criteria) because honey contains enzymes and nutrients that can be extremely useful to the body. Unluckily, heat destroys several of them, and profitable honey is heated to stay it from crystallizing inside dispensation machinery. You can discover raw honey in the natural food section of your general grocery store or at your local health food store. Get honey from local sources--the honey gathered closest to your home is the most excellent for you.

EXTRAVAGANCE HOPELESSNESS NATURALLY:

Millions of people knowledge hopelessness at times during their lifetime; There is an herbal enhancement that can assist recover your mood.

GARLIC:
Garlic is wealthy in manganese, vitamin C, and selenium. Garlic also has a therapeutic action outstanding to its photochemical containing sulphur. Garlic supports usual blood pressure and may help out lessen serum cholesterol and helps avoid plaque forming in the arteries. Research also demonstrates that garlic helps inferior the rate of cancer in the gastrointestinal area. Accumulation garlic to your meals is a cheap health supplement.
Boost your confrontation to winter woes with vitamin C
To construct a healthy resistant system this approaching winter, make sure your diet includes plenty of natural vitamins C. This influential antioxidant acting a vital role in the renovate and regeneration of tissues, and helps defend cells throughout the body. Good food sources of vitamin C that are plentiful and can be enjoyed all year time-consuming include (raw not cooked): broccoli, cantaloupe, kiwi, oranges, peppers, pineapple, pink grapefruit, and strawberries.

FRAGRANCE FOR PLEASANT DREAMS AND RESTFUL SLEEP:

Researchers have initiated that revealing scented roses to volunteers in their slumber can assist in having pleasant dreams. Studies on a group of 15 volunteers who were bare to smells of rotten eggs and roses for thirty nights have indicated that smell has a cause on human emotions. After sensational the volunteers to these smells, they were wake up and asked to remember their dreams. Those bare to floral scents recorded having enjoyable optimistic dreams and those bare to the unpleasant smell of rotten eggs were recorded as having unenthusiastic dreams.
Researchers say that unlike other mind, brain structures involved in smelling are forever awake and control the emotional tone of sleep. If you don't have right of entry to fresh flowers, a Lavender Naturopath that uses scents linked with pleasure lavender, chamomile & jasmine can be used to carry pleasant dreams and a good night's sleep.

WHAT JUNK FOOD DOES TO YOUR BRAIN:
You are what you eat is almost certainly never more obvious than soon after you eat a suitable, good-tasting snack food meal. Mainly of the time you start to feel tired, your mood sinks, your brain feels foggy, and you may even feel starving once more, not to talk about all the guilt you have for putting belongings into your body that you recognize will move you in the direction of disease and illness.
You may suffer an odd sensation on the top of your mouth, a sign that you are harming yourself. Pay concentration to the signals and clues your body is charitable you, especially after you consume unhealthful food.
The more that you eat a fast full of sugar, grains and bad fats (especially trans fats), the more you are impairing your brain's aptitude to "hear" the biochemical signals that inform it to discontinue eating and storing fat--a good sign of why there are an growing amount of obese people now.
These signals come from the hormones insulin and lepton, and their work is to, in the middle of other things, manage your metabolism. Insulin mechanism mostly at the cellular stage, telling the huge majority of your cells whether to flame or store fat and sugar, and whether to utilize that power for maintenance, repair or reproduction. Lepton, on the other hand, propels signals that decrease your lack of food, add to fat burning and decrease fat storage.

WHY EAT STRONG FOODS?:
People continuously complaint about the expenditure of health care; they want to eat food that is cheap and tastes sugary or salty. When they get unwell, they want an instruction medicine to fix the difficulty caused by the cheap food they ate. The prescription medicine is costly and has many side effects, most of which are more health troubles. Have you seen a full-page ad in a journal followed by 2 or 3 pages of warning in small print? If people would attempt to eat food that is wholesome and in a usual state (raw fruits and vegetables, organic eggs and meats) and not the material with a 20-year shelf life, they may avoid that cruel series. If the ingredient in your food includes a long catalog of chemicals and preservatives, what will those things do to you? You are what you eat.

FLUKE PARASITES:
Fluke parasites are a kind of parasitic flatworm that can reason infections and diseases of the digestive zone and lungs of its host species. The name "trematode" is from the Greek meaning, "having holes." This refers to the outside suckers that adult flukes use to leech nutrients from their hosts. Fluke parasites have quite complex life cycles and have to generally inhabit several hosts. Humans can agreement a fluke parasite infection by consuming uncooked fish, plants, or animals or from get in touch with fluke-infected waters. Algae on ponds can be a crowd for these parasites.
There are several conducts to rid you of these parasites--black walnut tincture and wormwood, fresh cloves (kills eggs), fresh pumpkin seeds, and other herbs. You be supposed to be able to discover most of these in your local health food store. Oil of oregano is also effective

MEATLESS DIET CAUSES BRAIN SHRINKAGE:
Researchers have discovered that obtainable veggie could be awful for your brain, with those on a meat-free diet six times more probable to undergo brain shrinkage. Vegans and vegetarians are the majority likely to be lacking because the best sources of the vitamin are meat, particularly liver, milk and fish. Vitamin B12 shortage can also cause anemia and inflammation of the nervous system.

ASPARGUS:

The health benefits for asparagus are: high in vitamin K and foliate, assist put off birth defects, helps menstrual cramps, high-quality for gastrointestinal territory and the colon, helps depression, a good anti-inflammatory, helps to get rid of growth, helps detoxify the body, helps to inferior cholesterol, has antifungal and antiviral qualities, helps to keep away from varicose veins, helps to prevent cataract, helps take care of toothaches.

BROCCOLI:
Eating broccoli might reverse harm to heart blood vessels. The solution is a compound in broccoli called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane give confidence production of enzymes that defend the blood vessels, and reduces the digit of molecules that cause cell harm by up to 73 percentages.

Low-priced, Healthy, Food
The healthiest food that is effortless on the budget: organic eggs, uncooked milk, uncooked nuts and seeds, fresh berries, watermelon, coconut milk, spinach, garlic, wild rice.

A DANGERIOUS SOFT DRINK:
Just one can of the popular refreshment energy drink Red Bull can increase your danger of heart attack or stroke. The result was seen even in youthful people. The caffeine-loaded beverage causes blood to turn into sticky, a pre-cursor to cardiovascular troubles such as stroke. One hour after drinking Red Bull, your blood system becomes nonstandard, as may be expected from a patient with cardiovascular syndrome. Red Bull is prohibited in Norway, Uruguay and Denmark for the reason that of health risks.

DON'T SKIP MEALS TO LOSE WEIGHT:

When you leave out meals, two things occur. First, your metabolism slows down. Second, since you brain thinks that you are starve it will tell your body to stock up any food that it does take delivery of the form of overweight. In other words, skipping meals weight gain. The most excellent thing you can do for your body, no matter what your targets are, is to begin every day with breakfast and eat a helpful meal or snack every 3 hours. This in turn will increase your metabolism, give you with a profusion of energy and allow your body to blaze more fat 24-7.

DECREASE THE RISK OF A STROKE:
A single serving of brand new fruit or vegetables every day appears to decrease by 40% the possibility that you will have a stoke. The potassium, magnesium, and fiber that is found in fruit and vegetables work together to control blood pressure.

RED PALM OIL:
Red palm oil is one of the richest plant sources of cancer fighting squalling and heart defensive CoQ10. It is the richest food resource of the two most significant antioxidant nutrients--vitamin E and beta-carotene. It is the debut source of tocotrienol, an extremely potent form of vitamin E that is gaining recognition as an influential anticancer, heart defensive antioxidant.

BLACKBERRIES:
You must be able to obtain fresh blackberries all summer. The nutrients found in blackberries are calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Blackberries are anti-laxative which is outstanding for fighting diarrhea, are good as a blood cleanser, and are outstanding for liveliness.

SPICES FOR HEALTH:
Turmeric, which is found in curry and mustard, might assist prevent Alzheimer's. Cloves have some of the most powerful antioxidants. Rosemary is also complete of antioxidants. Ginger is anti-inflammatory and may support relieve arthritis. Cinnamon may help minor blood sugar and cholesterol.

FRUITS & VEGETABLES:
Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables whenever you can. A lot of nutrients are just below the skin and the skin adds fiber and texture to your meal or snack. Don't buy pre-sliced fruits. Cut them up yourself. They charge more and can lose some of the vitamin C content.

VITAMIN D TO DECREASE THE RISK OF HEART ATTACKS:
Men lacking in vitamin D seem to have a higher risk of heart attacks than men whose blood levels of vitamin D are sufficient. Medical records and blood samples of more then 400 men among the ages of 40 / 75 who had deadly or nonfatal heart attacks between Jan-1993 and Jan-2004 were compared with 900 men who had no history of cardiovascular disease. The vitamin D tie remained important smooth after researchers familiar for such heart disease danger factors as family history of heart attacks, body mass catalog, alcohol consumption, physical activities, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, omega 3 eating and ethnicity. The study was conducted by researchers. The results recommend that current recommendations for vitamin D intake require to be increased to boost blood levels of vitamin D high sufficient to benefit health. The research showed that men whose blood levels of vitamin D were 15 monograms per milliliter or less were at greater than before danger. Sufficient blood levels of vitamin D were 30 monograms per milliliter or more.
HOW TO EAT:
Speeding up through meals while focusing on work or problems, and eating with people or in situations that make you anxious are awful for your health. Eat sitting down in one place (not standing, driving or lying down). Peaceful yourself before starts. Take a deep breath and let it out. Take a second breath, hold it for a few seconds and then let it out. Take a third breathe, breathing in intensely and hold for a longer time, then let it out. This will help you relax and aid digestion. Take a minute to be thankful. Then eat gradually. Chew your food very well. Chew thirty times per mouthful (60 for those who have digestive problems, 100 for those who have diabetes). Chewing also helps you calm down.
A NATURAL TEETH WHITENER:
If you consume drinks with caffeine or eat positive foods, chances are your teeth can be stained and discolored. Tooth-whitening strips are complete of chemicals. To keep away from the chemicals, you can build your own teeth whitener with dried out sage leaves and sea salt. It will support you find your teeth white again and also has antibacterial properties and will create your teeth feel squeaky clean.

Here is the formula:
Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried sage leaves

2 tablespoons sea salt

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. using an excitement grinder or a mortar and pestle, grind the salt and sage together. Increase the mixture evenly on a boiling sheet and bake for half hour. Allow cooling it, and then mix to blend. Place the mixture in a small jar or other container. Insert some to your toothbrush and brush vigorously, and then clean thoroughly.

EXERCISE BENEFITS:

Researchers have found that those who exercise have younger DNA by up to 9 years which is an unbelievable advantage. So exercising may do more than immediately help prevent illness--it may in fact make you young longer. Working up a worry seems to be important.
People who exercised vigorously at slightest 3 hours each week had longer telomeres (the defensive ends of the chromosomes that cut down as you age) and were 9 years younger than couch potatoes who did not exercise. This holds factual after removing other factors like smoking, age, weight and activity stage at work.
Researchers believe that shortened telomeres can raise the risk of age-related diseases like high blood pressure, mental difficulty, cancer and more. This is because as telomeres shorten, there is more tension on your body's tissues to function properly. Researchers consider that exercise helps decrease damage by free radicals, allowing your body to expend its efforts in maintaining health as a substitute of repairing damage.

POTATOES WITH A GREEN TINT:

Potatoes may hold a chemical called solanine. When potatoes have a green tint to their skin, they may really have sunburn. Potatoes breed underground and if they are exposed to light, they develop a green tint appropriate to chlorophyll production which normally happens in the stems and the leaves, but not in the tubers. The chlorophyll is harmless, but the light exposure also causes the potatoes to build up a higher stage of an exasperating chemical called solanine which causes the potatoes to flavor bitter.
Some people state to be sensitive to solanine and think they may feel increased arthritis type ache after eating potatoes with a green tint. Although the relationship between arthritis pain and solanine from dietary sources remains unverified, investigate does show that solanine may unfavorably affect the cells that make up the lining of the bowels and could perhaps irritate inflammatory bowel disorder. To stay away from solanine, don't buy potatoes that have green skin. Store potatoes in dark place in your food store or kitchen.

SLEEP:

Sleep allows the body to fix and rejuvenate and also reduces fatigue and pressure. Dreaming helps to obvious the nervous system. There are five separate phases of sleep. The first 2 phases are considered glow sleeping which takes place the bulk of the night. The 3rd and 4th Phases are measured deep sleeping or "delta sleep" and rest and restore. Phase 5 is the dream condition which generally involves quick eye movement or REM. A normal prototype of sleep may come about like this: light sleep, deep sleep, REM, light sleep, deep sleep, rest and restoration. The first phase of light sleep lasts about 45 minutes.
A good night's sleep is necessary for good health and feeling good.

BREATHING APPROPRIATELY:
The way you breathe affects your health moreover. We get about 28,000 breaths in a day and each breath gives you an opportunity to open up the lower lobes of the lungs from side to side "whole lung breathing." thin breathing reaches only the upper lungs and triggers the stress receptors. Whole lung breathing reaches the lower lobes and activates the calming receptors that exist in there. It encourages the lymphatic system so throw away products can be efficiently approved from the body. Lastly, breathing into the lower lobes allows the beam cage to be stretchy and open.
To do "whole lung breathing," breathe deeply through your nose only (the best way to make active the lower lung receptors) and breathe in, filling up the lower lobes of the lungs, followed by the center lobes and then the upper lobes. Then, press out all the air, as best as you can, as you breathe out through the nose. This style of nasal breathing will ensure complete respiratory capability with each breath and is forever recommended, even while doing reasonable to vigorous exercise.