Health - Very Very Important Tips

Answer the phone by LEFT ear.
Do not drink coffee TWICE a day.
Do not take pills with COOL water.
Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm.
Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume.
Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night..
Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS.
Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time.
Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning.
Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping.
When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times.

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Here are some healthy tip for your smartness & physical fitness.  

Prevention is better than cure.

HEALTHY JUICES

Carrot + Ginger + Apple  - Boost and cleanse our system.

Apple + Cucumber + Celery -   Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache.  

Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and eliminate bad breath.  

Bitter gou rd + Apple + Milk -   Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.  

Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.  

Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.  

Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.  

Pear & Banana -   regulates sugar content.  

Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization . 

Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and str engthen body immunity.  

Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.  

Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation  
 
Quite interesting!
Keep Walking.....

Jus to check this out......
The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot, if you massage these points you will find relief from aches and pains as you can see the heart is on the left foot.
Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to.

It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here..

This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies or textbooks.

God created our body so well that he thought of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times.
So, keep walking....

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Papaya

The papaya is an amazingly rich source of the proteolytic enzymes. These are the chemicals that enable the digestion of protein. Papain, which is the most important of these enzymes in the papaya, is extracted and dried as a powder for use to aid the digestion, and it is often used as a meat tenderizer, the enzyme partially breaking down the meat fibres - digesting them in fact.

Health Benefits

Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.

Protection Against Heart Disease

Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A (through their concentration of pro-vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients) , three very powerful antioxidants.

Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to lower high cholesterol levels. The folic acid found in papayas is needed for the conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids such as cysteine or methionine. If unconverted, homocysteine can directly damage blood vessel walls and, if levels get too high, is considered a significant risk factor for a heart attack or stroke.

Promotes Digestive Health

The nutrients in papaya have also been shown to be helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. Papaya's fiber is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya's folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Papaya contains several unique protein-digesting enzymes including papain and chymopapain. These enzymes have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns. In addition, the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, are also very good at reducing inflammation.

Promote Lung Health

If you or someone you love is a smoker, or if you are frequently exposed to secondhand smoke, then making vitamin A-rich foods, such as papaya, part of your healthy way of eating may save your life.

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Headache and you

What's a Headache?

Most headaches happen outside the skull, in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that cover the head and neck. The muscles or blood vessels can swell, tighten, or go through other changes that stimulate or put pressure on the surrounding nerves. These nerves send a rush of pain messages to the brain, which brings on a headache.

Causes of Headaches

•           certain medications (headaches are a potential side effect of some medicines)

•           too little sleep or sudden changes in sleep patterns

•           skipping meals

•           becoming dehydrated

•           being under a lot of stress

•           having a minor head injury 

•           using the computer or watching TV for a long time

•           menstruation

•           experiencing changes in hormone levels

•           taking a long trip in a car or bus

•           listening to really loud music 

•           smoking

•           smelling strong odors such as perfume, smoke, fumes, or a new car or carpet

•           drinking or eating too much caffeine (in soda, coffee, tea, and chocolate)

•           consuming certain foods (such as alcohol, cheese, pizza, chocolate, ice cream, fatty or fried food, lunchmeats, hot dogs, yogurt, aspartame, or anything with the seasoning MSG) 

In some cases, headaches are caused by certain infections, such as:

•           ear infections

•           flu

•           Lyme disease

•           sinus infections

•           strep throat

•           urinary tract infections 

Common Types of Headaches

Tension Headaches

•           constant pressure around the front, top, and sides of the head, almost like someone stretched a rubber band around it

•           constricting

•           dull

•           aching 

Migraines

•           pounding, throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head

•           dizziness

•           stomachaches

•           nausea and/or vomiting

•           seeing spots or halos

•           sensitivity to light, noise, and/or smells

Call the doctor if headache

•           occur once a month or more

•           don't go away easily

•           are particularly painful

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The bottom line is that drinking green tea daily is one of the best health habits you can adopt.

Studies have shown that regular consumption can improve the ratio between good and bad cholesterol, ease mild depression, help prevent diabetes and more.

Perhaps the greatest green tea benefit is the presence of polyphenol oxidase - an abundant supply of antioxidants. Antioxidants can be termed as the "true elixir" of life.
The activity of antioxidants in tea is more than that in over 21 fruits and vegetables.

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Who should lose weight? Health experts generally agree that adults who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems or a family history of such problems can benefit from weight loss. Some weight-related health problems include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or high blood sugar levels. Even a small weight loss of 10 to 20 pounds can improve your health by lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Your body weight is controlled by the number of calories you eat and the number of calories you use each day. So, to lose weight you need to take in fewer calories than you use. You can do this by becoming more physically active or by eating less.

Following a weight loss program that helps you to become more physically active and decrease the amount of calories that you eat is most likely to lead to successful weight loss. A weight loss program should also help you keep the weight off by making changes in your physical activity and eating habits that you will be able to follow for the rest of your life.

To lose weight and keep it off, you should follow a weight loss program that will work for you. Three types of weight loss programs commonly used include: do-it-yourself, clinical and non-clinical programs.

Any efforts to lose weight by you or with a group of like-minded others through support groups, worksite or community-based programs fits in the "do-it-yourself" category. Individuals using a do-it-yourself program rely on their own judgment, group support, and products such as diet books for advice.

Clinical program may or may not be commercially owned. Services are provided in a health-care setting such as a hospital, by licensed health professionals such as physicians, nurses, dietitians, and/or psychologists. In some clinical programs, a health professional works alone; in others, services are provided by a group of health professionals. This program may offer services such as nutrition education, medical care,
behavior change therapy, and physical activity.

Non-clinical programs may or may not be commercially operated, such as through a privately-owned weight loss chain. They often use books and pamphlets that are prepared by health-care providers. These programs use counselors (who usually are not health-care providers and may or may not have training) to
provide services to you. Some programs require participants to use the program's food or supplements.

Other weight loss methods used to treat severely overweight patients include low-calorie diets, prescription weight loss drugs and surgery. If you are considering a weight loss program and you have medical problems, or if you are severely overweight, programs run by trained health professionals may be best for you. These professionals are more likely to monitor you for possible side effects of weight loss and to talk to your doctor when necessary.

The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you will be able to maintain for the rest of your life. The first step is to look at your eating and physical activity habits, thus uncovering behaviors such as television watching, that lead you to overeat or be inactive. Next you'll need to learn how to change those behaviors.

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Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a culinary mainstay, but also an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal tonic.

To help prevent or lessen the severity and symptoms of a cold, eat two cloves of raw garlic at the onset of symptoms.
Chopping or mashing garlic releases the herb's full potential as the active component, allicin, forms only on contact with air.

To make garlic oil, crush a few cloves into some olive oil. Let the oil sit for a few days at room temperature, and then strain.
If you use powders, tinctures or other commercial garlic products, choose those standardized for allicin content.

For a less-intense flavor, put garlic in applesauce or mix with honey.

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Be Careful when eating apples

Please don't eat the skin of the apple because it's coated with wax.

Check before you eat many of the fruits.

WAX is being used for preservation purposes and cold storage.

You might be surprised especially apples from USA and other parts are more than one year old, though it would look fresh. Becox wax is coated, preventing bacteria to enter. So it does not get dry.

Please Eat Apples after removing the wax as demonstrated below. Please follow this and let know others...........

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A Beginner's Guide to Yoga

December 20, 2008

While fitness fads come and go, gym memberships expire, and running the block grows tedious, there’s one fitness regimen that’s endured for 5,000 years: yoga. Introduced to this country in the 60s, yoga is a worldwide workout foundation that now claims more followers than ever before. Why? It’s relaxing while vigorous, toning while soothing, and mentally and spiritually dynamic.

What is it? In its simplest terms, yoga is an exercise system that consists of a series of poses, postures and positions. It was developed in India about 5,000 years ago to promote union of the mind, body and spirit. For that reason, yoga classes have a different feel than most traditional Western-type workouts. The typical yoga workout is a blend of strength, flexibility and body awareness exercises. Besides the physical aspects of the workout, most yoga classes also include a spiritual element; it's not unusual for a class to include some chanting, prayer, candles or incense.

There are many forms of yoga, but Hatha is the most common. Hatha yoga includes all of the basic yoga moves and breathing exercises  but doesn't include the religious or spiritual aspects of some other forms. All yoga forms aim to increase your physical fitness as well as your ability to maintain positive thoughts and feelings.

Why we love it: Yoga offers an active time-out to energize your body and calm your mind. Most people begin to see and feel improvements in their flexibility, strength and stress levels  after only a few classes. Yoga is also portable—take it on the road; no equipment is necessary. It is also affordable in that it is often available at many health clubs

Drawbacks: There are as many as six main branches of yoga, and then those branch out even more. Once you pick a yoga style, it may take time to get used to the terminology and the moves. If flexibility isn't your strong suit, you need yoga, but trying to get into and out of some of the moves may leave you feeling like a frustrated, discouraged pretzel. Yoga also has its own terminology and jargon, so you may feel as if you're trying to learn a foreign language as well as get your body into shape.

Insider information: Know yourself. Yoga classes range from moderately taxing to extremely challenging, so choose one that suits your abilities and fitness level. A good yoga instructor should appear calm and in control. Note whether the instructor explains the movements before doing them. She should also describe which muscles are being exercised. She should move around the room making corrections to your form as necessary. Choose a class that suits the level of spirituality you're looking for from your workout as well. If you're not into all that golden-ball-of-light stuff, then candles and prayers will just annoy you.

Sample Move: The Cobra

1. Lie face down with your arms at your sides, palms up, with your forehead on your mat or padded surface. Place your hands underneath your shoulders, palms down, with your finger-tips facing inward.
2. Tilt your head backward and begin raising your head, chest, and stomach off the floor. Push upward with your hands and slowly straighten your arms. Do not push this pose past point of moderate tension in your lower back, neck, shoulders or elbows. Hold position for 10 seconds.
3. Slowly tilt your head forward and lower back to the start. Relax, concentrating especially on your legs, back and stomach.

Focus: Removes tension from the spine and back, strengthens and firms the abdomen and buttocks.

Comments: Do not force movement. Keep your arms slightly bent if necessary. Keep the spine loose and flexible without strain on the lower back.

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Experts: Avoid medicine for children with colds

It’s the time of year when coughing, stuffy heads and running noses are becoming all too common for kids. Some parents turn to cold and cough medicines when their little ones get sick, but pediatricians at Gundersen Lutheran say it’s not a good idea, especially for kids under 6.

“In my experience, over-the-counter cold and cough medications do not offer any relief of cold symptoms,” said pediatrician Elizabeth Hansen of Gundersen Lutheran’s Onalaska clinic. “In fact, they can be sedating or stimulating, which can make children feel worse.”

Cold and cough medicines not only are ineffective, they also can pose a hazard to some children. In January 2008, the Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory stating that over-the-counter cough and cold medications should not be given to children younger than 2 because of the possibility of serious and life-threatening side effects.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using these medications in children under 6.

“The safety and effectiveness of cough and cold medicines has not been studied in children and the recommended doses are based on studies in adults,” Hansen said. “Children’s bodies handle medications differently, which can lead to overdosing or mis-dosing.”

Fevers are expected in the first five days or so of a cold, and symptoms, especially a cough, can last up to three weeks. In order to help children feel more comfortable when they’re suffering from a cold or cough, Hansen suggested the following:

·  Be sure the child is drinking plenty of fluids.

·  Elevate the head of the bed to minimize nighttime coughing.

·  Use a humidifier in the child’s room.

·  Breathe in the steam of a hot shower to decrease cough symptoms and runny nose.· 

Treat a fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen if it is causing the child discomfort (do not give to children under 6 weeks old and avoid ibuprofen the first six months of life).

“Many kids will have seven to 10 colds a year,” Hansen said. “The symptoms of a cold are uncomfortable for the child so it can be a tough time for families. However, it’s important for parents to remember colds and coughs should resolve on their own over time. The best thing they can do for their children is help them find relief from their symptoms without medication. And, of course, give them lots of TLC until they’re feeling better."

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Taking care of your teeth

    

Maintaining oral hygiene and taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums throughout life can help prevent health problems as you get older. Taking care of your teeth means regular brushing, flossing, cleaning your tongue and avoiding unhealthy foods. Infants and children The first set of teeth also known as milk teeth, is already almost completely formed at birth. At first these teeth are hiding under the gums. These teeth are important, because after they come in, they let your baby chew food, talk well, and hold space so that permanent teeth can grow in place of them. You can take care of your baby's teeth with the following: Clean your baby’s teeth every day with a clean wet washcloth or a child’s tooth brush. Check with your doctor if your baby needs extra fluoride. Don't let your baby go to sleep with a bottle. This can leave milk on the teeth and cause cavities that are known as "baby-bottle tooth decay." Encourage older children to eat low-sugar snacks such as fruits, cheese and vegetables. Avoid giving your child sticky, chewy candies and chocolates. Teach your children how to brush their teeth and tell them the importance of keeping their teeth clean. Take care of your child’s diet, as proper nutrition is important for tooth eruption and growth. Teenagers Taking good care of your mouth and teeth will help you have pleasant breath, a nice smile and fewer cavities. Here are some simple things you can do: Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Floss your teeth at least once a day. Don't smoke or chew tobacco, which can stain your teeth, give you bad breath and cause cancer. Clean your tongue every time you brush your teeth as various bacteria that cause bad breath live here. See your dentist every year for a regular check-ups and cleanings. Adults Continuing good oral and tooth care as an adult can help avoid tooth loss, painful gums or other problems. Here are some things you can do: Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. Floss your teeth at least once a day. Don't smoke or chew tobacco. Clean your tongue every time you brush your teeth as various bacteria that cause bad breath live here. Look inside your mouth regularly for sores that don't heal, irritated gums or other changes. If you have any problems with your teeth or gum, see your dentist right away

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You hair is healthy if your hair is-

•           Thick and dense.

•           Fine and silky, which means not too oily or rough.

•           Lustrous, shiny and glossy.

•           Pliable, capable of setting and styling.

•           Full-bodied and not limp or lank.

Normally there are three kinds of hair types.

Normal hair is shiny, not greasy and easy to manage.

Oily hair feels greasy even a short while after shampooing and tends to look flat sometimes. Usually who have oily skin have oily hair.

Dry hair looks thin and rough it is susceptible to tangles and damage( many times the ends are dry and split). It has a non-slippery feel and does not slide through your fingers.

How to care different types of hair?

Oily hair. A hair care regime for oily hair would aim at removing excess oil and exfoliating the skin cells. The emphasis is on cleansing and toning. Cleansing involves washing and rinsing the hair. It is also essential to rinse the shampoo off thoroughly with cold water after washing with warm water.

Dry hair. The main cause of dry hair is lack of sebum in the scalp, which makes the hair coarse and brittle and susceptible to damage. Poor nutrition, exposure to sun and over use of heated appliances can also rob the hair of valuable moisture. The aim of a hair care regime for dry hair is to replenish oil and moisture in the hair. So, the emphasis is on conditioning. 

Frequent shampooing should be avoided. A generous oil application the night before washing your hair is recommended, as it will condition the hair scalp. 

If your hair is very dry and damaged, apply a hydrating mask once a week. Avoid vigorous drying with a towel after washing your hair. Instead gently squeeze excess water from the hair and blot dry with a towel. Every Sunday use two things 1, Egg 2, Olive or Kalonji  Oil mixed both and apply gently never rub after when it dried wash your hair with Shampoo / Warm water.

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Cigarette...contains this much stuff...Did any of us knew it is so cheap????

Nicotine
Nicotine is a powerful insecticide and poisonous for the nervous systems.
Furthermore, there is enough (50 mg) in four cigarettes to kill a man in
just a few minutes if it were injected directly into the bloodstream.
Indeed, fatalities have occurred with children after they had swallowed
cigarettes or cigarette butts.
When diluted in smoke, nicotine reaches the brain in just seven seconds,
it stimulates the brain cells and then blocks the nervous impulse. This is
where addiction to tobacco arises. Nicotine also causes accelerated heart
rate, but at the same time it leads to contracting and hardening of the
arteries: the heart pumps more but receives less blood. The result is
twice as many coronary attacks. Nicotine thus also increases the
consumption of lipids (which is why it has a weight-loss effect) and
induces temporary hyperglycaemia (hence the appetite suppressing effect).

Carbon monoxide (CO)
This is the asphyxiating gas produced by cars, which makes up 1.5% of
exhaust fumes. But smokers inhaling cigarette smoke breathe in 3.2% carbon
monoxide – and directly from the source.
Oxygen is mostly transported in blood by haemoglobin. When we smoke,
however, the carbon monoxide attaches itself to the haemoglobin 203 times
more quickly than oxygen does, thereby displacing the oxygen; this in turn
asphyxiates the organism. This causes the following cardiovascular
complaints: narrowing of the arteries, blood clots, arteritis, gangrene,
heart attack, etc. . . . but also a loss of reflexes and visual and mental
problems. It takes between six and 24 hours for the carbon monoxide to
leave the blood system.

Irritants
These substances paralyse and then destroy the cilia of the bronchial
tubes, responsible for filtering and cleaning the lungs. They slow down
respiratory output and irritate the mucus membranes, causing coughs,
infections and chronic bronchitis.

Tars
As the cilia are blocked (see paragraph above), the tars in the cigarette
smoke are deposited and collect on the walls of the respiratory tract and
the lungs, and cause them to turn black. So, just because a smoker is not
coughing, it doesn't mean that he or she is healthy! And this fact merely
serves to pour water on one of the most common and poorest excuses given
by smokers. The carcinogenic action of the tars is well known: they are
responsible for 95% of lung cancers. It takes two days at least after
cessation of smoking for the cilia to start functioning properly again,
albeit only gradually. By smoking one packet of cigarettes every day, a
smoker is pouring a cupful of these tars into his or her lungs every year
(225 grams on average)!

Chemistry of Tobacco Smoke
No less than 4000 irritating, suffocating, dissolving, inflammable, toxic,
poisonous, carcinogenic gases and substances and even radioactive
compounds (nickel, polonium, plutonium, etc.) have been identified in
tobacco smoke. Some of these are listed hereafter: Benzopyrene,
dibenzopyrene, benzene, isoprene, toluene (hydorcarbons) ; naphthylamines;
nickel, polonium, plutonium, arsenic, cadmium (metallic constituents) ;
carbon dioxide, methane, ammonia, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide,
hydrogen sulphide (gases); methyl alcohol, éthanol, glycerol or glycerine,
glycol (alcohols and esters); acetaldehyde, acrolein, acetone (aldehydes
and ketones); cyanhydric or prussic acid, carboxyl derivatives (acids);
chrysene, pyrrolidine, nicoteine, nicotinine, nicoteline, nornicotine,
nitrosamines (alkaloids or bases); cresol (phenols), etc.

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There has been a lot of speculation about the effect of Coca Cola on the human stomach. There were those that said that the popular beverage could literally cause our intestines to melt if we drink to much of the stuff. Coca Cola always denied the rumors and said that their product is no worse than other soft drinks on the market and there was no official proof of the “dissolving effect“.

So a bunch of guys decided to conduct their own experiment and find out if the rumors are true. They just took a piece of red meat, put it in a plate and poured some Coca Cola over it. They left it there for two days and took some photos throughout their experiment. The Coke didn’t completely dissolve the meat but you can see that it doesn’t look like anything you’d like to have inside your body. And the smell was unbearable.

I’m sure pretty much everyone knew  that Coca Cola wasn’t the healthiest drink on the market, but I for one didn’t think it could do that to flesh. No more Coke for me!

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Drinking Hot water after meals

This article is not only about the hot water after your meal, but about heart attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.





For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine . Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer . It is best to drink hot soup or hot water/tea after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life

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Protect Your Eye

Eye Care is an important factor in all of our lives. We sometimes take sight for granted but can you imagine not being able to see everyday things normally. Imagine not being able to see your kids, too watch TV, too take a walk and see all of nature is beauties. People with certain eye diseases are not able to enjoy these experiences to their full extent and sometimes not at all.

There are many eye diseases that can be prevented or whose progression can be slowed down with proper precautions and healthy eating. Eating a lot of Vitamins A, E, C, and some Zinc and Selenium can help prevent many diseases including those that affect the eyes. Visit the nutrition page on what foods contain these vitamins and minerals. Certain diseases might be causes by other factors such as obesity, diabetics, exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking, certain medications such as steroids, and many other factors.

It is a good idea to ask your eye care doctor for specific steps you can take. People with obesity or who are diabetic should have more routine checkups since they are more likely to develop certain eye diseases.

Those who are outside most of the day should use protective sunglasses or eyeglasses to prevent heavy exposure to ultraviolet light. People who smoke or take certain medications should ask their doctor if they are more likely to have eye diseases because of family background. These little measures can help your eyes healthy and keep all the emotional, physical, and financial problems that come with eye problems away.

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Cholesterol Knowledge

Cholesterol is required to build and maintain cell membranes; it regulates membrane fluidity over a wide range of temperatures. The liver produces about 1 gram of cholesterol per day, in bile

Cholesterol level

>200mg/dl or less than 5.0 mmol/l Low heart attack risk

200-240mg/dl or 5.2-6.2mmol/ l Borderline

>240mg/dl or >6.2mmol/l High risk

The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

High cholesterol and other lipid disorders can be inherited (passed down through families) or associated with:

* Fatty diets

* Disease such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, and kidney failure

* Certain medications, including birth control pills, estrogen, corticosteroids, certain diuretics, and beta-blockers

* Lifestyle factors, including inactivity and regular, excessive alcohol use

If you smoke and also have high cholesterol you have an even greater risk for heart disease.

Lipid disorders are more common in men than women.

Signs and tests

Tests to diagnose a lipid disorder may include:

* Lipoprotein test

* Lipoprotein( a) analysis

* HDL test

* LDL test

Treatment

How you are treated depends on your age, health history, if you smoke, and other risk factors for heart disease, such as:

* Diabetes

* Poorly controlled high blood pressure

* Family history of heart disease

There are steps that everyone can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help prevent heart disease and heart attack. Here are the most important ones:

* Choose foods low in saturated fat. (See cholesterol for more information. )

* Exercise regularly.

* Lose weight if you are overweight.

* Get routine health checkups and cholesterol screenings.

The most commonly used drugs for treating high LDL cholesterol are called statins. Other drugs that may be used include bile acid sequestering resins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibrates, and nicotinic acid (niacin).

Expectations (prognosis)

If you are diagnosed with high cholesterol, you will probably need to continue lifestyle changes and drug treatment throughout your life. Periodic monitoring of your cholesterol blood levels is necessary. Reducing high cholesterol levels will slow the progression of atherosclerosis.

Complications

Possible complications of high cholesterol include:

* Atherosclerosis

* Coronary artery disease

* Stroke

* Heart attack or death

Prevention

To help prevent high cholesterol:

* Keep a healthy body weight

* Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet

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Everyone is familiar with stress. We experience it in varying forms and degrees every day. In small doses, stress can actually be beneficial to us. It is only when the stress becomes too great, affecting our physical or mental functioning, that it becomes a problem

Stress Causes

The following are risk factors for uncontrollable stress:

Social and financial problems

Medical illness

Lack of social support

Family history

Stress Symptoms

Stress usually first affects the inner emotions. Initial symptoms may include the following feelings:

Anxiousness

Nervousness

Distraction

Excessive worry

Internal pressure

Stress Treatment

Self-Care at Home

When you find yourself feeling the bad effects of stress, you need to take action immediately. The sooner you begin the process of treatment, the easier it will be and the quicker you will be back to your normal state.

The first step in the process is to try to identify the cause of the stress. Sometimes this is a known source such as a deadline at work, a pile of unpaid bills, or a relationship that is not working out. It can at times be more difficult to find the source of your problem.

Often, many relatively mild stressors occurring at once can bring on the same stress as a larger problem or known source of anxiety or worry.

Some people experience stress from events that occurred in the past (post-traumatic stress disorder).

Prevention

You can take steps to prevent stress in your life.

Set realistic goals and limits for yourself.

Put things into perspective and try not to get upset about insignificant or relatively unimportant matters.

Take stress, time management, or anger management classes.

Find activities that you enjoy and set aside time to participate in them on a regular basis.

Participate in regular physical exercise.

Maintain a positive outlook.

Set goals and break them into easily achievable tasks.

Reward yourself for the good things that you do each day.  

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Hair Care Treatment

You hair is healthy if your hair is-

• Thick and dense.

• Fine and silky, which means not too oily or rough.

• Lustrous, shiny and glossy.

• Pliable, capable of setting and styling.

• Full-bodied and not limp or lank.

Normally there are three kinds of hair types.

Normal hair is shiny, not greasy and easy to manage.

Oily hair feels greasy even a short while after shampooing and tends to look flat sometimes. Usually who have oily skin have oily hair.

How to care different types of hair?

Oily hair. A hair care regime for oily hair would aim at removing excess oil and exfoliating the skin cells. The emphasis is on cleansing and toning. Cleansing involves washing and rinsing the hair. It is also essential to rinse the shampoo off thoroughly with cold water after washing with warm water.

Dry hair. The main cause of dry hair is lack of sebum in the scalp, which makes the hair coarse and brittle and susceptible to damage. Poor nutrition, exposure to sun and over use of heated appliances can also rob the hair of valuable moisture. The aim of a hair care regime for dry hair is to replenish oil and moisture in the hair. So, the emphasis is on conditioning.

If your hair is very dry and damaged, apply a hydrating mask once a week. Avoid vigorous drying with a towel after washing your hair. Instead gently squeeze excess water from the hair and blot dry with a towel.

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25 Most Avoidable Medical Mistakes

How to play the most important part in preventing your own medical mishap

By Alyssa Shaffer Posted January 22, 2009 from Woman's Day; February 10, 2009

5. You ask for antibiotics at the first sign of a sniffle.
We know we’ve said it before, but doctors say that patients just aren’t getting the message: Antibiotics don’t work for a cold. No matter how unbearable that runny nose or sore throat may seem, chances are it’s a virus, not a bacterial infection. And if you take antibiotics when you don’t really need them, you’re helping fuel a widespread increase in drug-resistant bacteria.
Take action: If you develop a persistent fever, or have discolored phlegm or sinus pain, you probably need antibiotics. Otherwise, don’t ask for them.

6. You wait for your doc to say it’s time for a test.
How can you catch diseases in the earliest, most treatable stages? Screen for them at the right time, says Aage Møller, MD, a professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas, Dallas. The big three screenings for women: Pap (18 and up, earlier if you’re sexually active), mammogram (annually starting at 40, earlier and perhaps more often if you have a family history of breast cancer ), and bone density (50-plus). If you’re 50, you’ll need a baseline colon cancer screening, too. And you should be getting your blood pressure and blood sugar levels tested at all regular checkups (at least every 3 to 5 years).
Take action: Ask your doctor when you should get these tests and if you need any others. Don’t expect her to remind you.

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2 Banana A Day Keeps the Doctor Away!

At my age I don't even buy green bananas -- George Burns at age 100.
BANANAS After Reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again! Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression

According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS

Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia

High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure

This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power

200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation

High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers

One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn

Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness

Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites

Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves

Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers

The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control

Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool! temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking

Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress

Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes

According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts

Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So you see, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. In fact, bananas have an exciting nutritional story. They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. One banana has 16% of the fiber, 15% of the vitamin C, and 11% of the potassium we need every day for good health! When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.

So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Some Banana Meals

Banana bread
Banana cake
Banana wrapped in tin foil with some brown sugar and put in the oven, or on the barbecue
Banana sandwiches
Banana split
Banana smoothie
Banana in a fruit salad
Banana fritters
Banana with yoghurt
Banana with icecream
Banana milkshake
Banana on waffles or pancakes
Banana pancakes
Dehydrated banana chips - dried (they're nice) 

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Dear Colleagues

During these tough financial times, many people feel they have to push themselves to unhealthy levels in order to succeed. But high-pressure jobs and long hours take a real toll on their immediate and future health. Whether running for president, moving up the corporate ladder, or juggling the family's activities, success may come at a hefty cost.

The 7 worst habits of these workaholics include:

1. Forgetting to relax: Some stress can be good because it keeps you alert and motivated; too much stress, however, will take its toll on your body
2. Eating on the go: Who has time to sit down for a healthy lunch? But beware of frozen meals, fast, and processed food that can be high in sodium, calories, and fat
3. Putting off sleep for work: Lack of sleep can cause irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, poor judgment, and obesity
4. Not making time for exercise: Humans were not designed to sit at desks for 8 hours a day. Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk for nearly every major disease and to help fight anxiety and depression
5. Working when sick: 3 common-sense reasons to stay home: avoid spreading the infection, you'll be less productive, and you need your rest to get better.
6. Drinking (too much): Moderate alcohol consumption has some proven health benefits , but excessive drinking can lead to alcoholism, liver disease, and some forms of cancer.
7. Skipping annual medical checkups: Depending on age, family history, and lifestyle, a comprehensive medical checkup and special screenings is recommended every 1 to 5 years.

Eventually, something's going to give. If your patients keep burning the candle at both ends, the flame will burn out faster. But, if they maintain a healthy balance, they will be happier and healthier overall.

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25 Most Avoidable Medical Mistakes

How to play the most important part in preventing your own medical mishap

By Alyssa Shaffer Posted January 22, 2009 from Woman's Day; February 10, 2009

5. You ask for antibiotics at the first sign of a sniffle.
We know we’ve said it before, but doctors say that patients just aren’t getting the message: Antibiotics don’t work for a cold. No matter how unbearable that runny nose or sore throat may seem, chances are it’s a virus, not a bacterial infection. And if you take antibiotics when you don’t really need them, you’re helping fuel a widespread increase in drug-resistant bacteria.
Take action: If you develop a persistent fever, or have discolored phlegm or sinus pain, you probably need antibiotics. Otherwise, don’t ask for them.

6. You wait for your doc to say it’s time for a test.
How can you catch diseases in the earliest, most treatable stages? Screen for them at the right time, says Aage Møller, MD, a professor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas, Dallas. The big three screenings for women: Pap (18 and up, earlier if you’re sexually active), mammogram (annually starting at 40, earlier and perhaps more often if you have a family history of breast cancer ), and bone density (50-plus). If you’re 50, you’ll need a baseline colon cancer screening, too. And you should be getting your blood pressure and blood sugar levels tested at all regular checkups (at least every 3 to 5 years).
Take action: Ask your doctor when you should get these tests and if you need any others. Don’t expect her to remind you.

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The 7 Dangerous Acts after meal

DON'T ACT THE 7 ACTIONS BELOW/  AFTER YOU HAVE A MEAL

Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of   cancer is higher).                                                                                        
   
Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.                                             
                                        
Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.          

Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.    
       
Don't bathe - Bathing after meal will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease.  This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.           
             
Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.                  
                                                                    
Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.   

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Ten places you'll catch a COLD

With temperatures plummeting to well near zero as a cold front sweeps through the country, the climate is ripe for cold bugs to get a grip. But there are certain steps you can take to help protect yourself.

A recent US survey has shown that people suffering from the common cold can transfer their germs onto household surfaces, where they can live for up to two days.So if you want to stay well, blitz these hotspots with disinfectant and make sure they are kept germ free to stand a greater chance of not getting struck down by a cold virus.

Here are revealed the top 10 cold bug danger zones to watch out for




Bathroom taps

You would normally associate the bathroom with cleanliness, as it's a place where you wash after all, but the cold bugs do tend to hang around. Bathroom taps are the main offenders as germs can be transferred from hands and then picked up again by the next person to touch them. Be sure to clean them regularly with disinfectant!



Cash machines

Used by thousands of people every day, it's hardly surprising that cash machine keypads are crawling with germs. Make sure you wash your hands after use.



Door handles

Another place where germs are easily transferred is door handles. However, should you be lucky enough to have brass, copper or silver ones then bugs will only survive for up to eight hours on them as these metals are poisonous to many germs.




Light switches

Turning a light on is something most people do every day, but did you know that the flu virus can survive for up to 48 hours on plastic light switches?



Computer keyboards

A study conducted by Which? magazine in the UK this year found that computer keyboards contain more bacteria than toilet seats - yuck! Those who ate lunch at their desks had the dirtiest keyboards, so make sure you eat your lunch elsewhere and give your PC a good clean with alcohol wipes.



Fridge handles

Germs can also be found on your fridge door handle around 40% of the time that you touch it.



Public transport

Many of us travel into work on public transport every day, but how many times do the buttons, bars and handles on the buses and trains get disinfected? Our guess is not very many, so be sure to wash your hands after travelling.



Telephones

25,127 is the number of germs which can live on your telephone per square inch, which makes it even more toxic than your computer keyboard. Not to mention that you hold it close to your face so the likelihood of transferring germs to your mouth is rather high. Time to get a hands-free kit?




Shopping trolleys

Your weekly shop might not be the only thing you pick up when you go to the supermarket. Shopping trolley handles are also notorious for harbouring all kinds of germs, some which can cause colds and others which might upset your stomach.



Remote controls

Considering it normally lives on the arm of your sofa, the humble remote control is one of the most germ-covered objects in your home. Using it also carries a high risk of infection as any bacteria living on it can be transferred to your fingertips which can then end up in the your mouth causing a virus or infection.

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