Guide to healthy living
February 22, 2010 in Suggestions
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Women’s health
February 22, 2010 in Healthy living
Woman has many health problems. Healthy diet and regular physical activity can lower risk for diseases, reduce stress and make you more active. Good diet is the foundation of healthy body.
Eating mostly whole foods, including lots of veggies, fruits and whole grains, is the key to feeling and looking your best. You make sure that 1200mg of calcium and 1800IU of vitamin must included in you diet.
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Make sure you start a healthy diet that includes cancer fighting foods such as spinach, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, and selenium rich foods such as sunflower seeds and Brazil nuts.
Skin care is also a major part of Woman health. Healthy skin depends on what you eat, whether you exercise, how much stress you’re under and even the kind of environment in which you live and work.
Taking good sleep is also very important. It reduces your stress level and increases your body’s ability to fight infection or heal. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Be aware of the symptoms, which vary from men and include fatigue, sleep disturbances, nausea, neck pain and shortness of breath.
Eat as healthily as possible, exercise regularly and be happy are the three keys tips for the woman.
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Staying healthy
February 22, 2010 in Healthy living
Staying healthy is not an easy especially if you are working but there are several ways by using them we can stay fit and fine. Your habits, diet etc. very much affect your health.
By adopting good choices and lifestyle we not even stay healthy but also can also prevent our self from major diseases such as cancer, heart diseases, lung diseases and injury. First step to maintain your health is to give up all the bad habits like smoking, drinking or using tobacco.
Smoking is a very harmful habit that causes mouth, throat, lung cancer and heart diseases. Regular exercise, healthy diet, don’t drink alcohol and other drugs, manage stress are the few keys that you have to keep to yourself healthy.
Never skip your breakfast. A healthy breakfast provides many health benefits. People who take breakfast every day are much healthier and active. Drink at least eight glass of water a day. Fitness is a great way to experience health and fitness. By regular physical activity you will be healthier, less stressed and more relaxed.
Health screening is also important to staying healthy. It may help find diseases when they are easier to treat.
Dental care
Dental care is the important part of oral health. We can prevent tooth decay and gum diseases by simply brushing, flossing properly along with regular dental checkups. Brushing teeth regularly and in correct way is the important thing that you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Proper flossing is also very important and easy thing to do. It must accomplish every day.
Skin care
Skin care is very important but lot of people doesn’t know what should be used on the skin to get the glow. There are different natural ways by using we can care do proper care of the skin. In Market huge variety of beauty products are available but choosing any product you must know about your skin type. Cleansing is the first step in skin care.
Eye care
Eye care is the important part of oral health and everyone should give proper attention towards eye care. If you are suffering from eyes burn then dip cotton in rose water and place it on the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. This simple tip will definitely reduced your eye burn problem. Eye exercise is also very helpful to keep your eyes beautiful and attractive.
by LH
Getting pregnant
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Getting pregnant is fun. But there are many factors that can contribute to having problems getting pregnant. Diet and fertility are related to each other so be sure to follow our healthy eating tips to improve your chances of conceiving.
This is very important to take the correct minerals and vitamins. With healthy diet you should also aware of how your body works. A high fluid intake is also important when trying to conceive.
Organic food, fruits and vegetables can increase a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant. Getting pregnant is not always easy. Infertility or sub fertility is no more a personal problem. Due to pollution, parental health and life style changes, infertility has become a common health problem too.
When you are trying to pregnant avoid drinking alcohol. In pregnancy some woman experiences many signs and symptoms. Most women experience emotional shifts and mood swings. It’s natural to feel doubt, anxiety, and fear about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as happiness, excitement, and anticipation. Keeping an online pregnancy journal can help you keep track of your emotions.
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Stress Basics
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Stress, feeling of emotional and physical tension has always been a part of our daily routines. Stress is a tension or pressure that comes from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious.
Although stress in small quantities is good but too much stress can create psychological illnesses such as depression.
Rapid breathing, Headaches, Rapid heartbeat, Cold hands, Forgetfulness and Anxiety are the few symptoms that show that you are under stress.
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There are many ways how you can manage yourself when you feel that you are running in a stressful condition like eat well balanced diet, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and don’t use nicotine, cocaine or other recreational drugs.
Relaxation is the best key to cope with Stress.
There are different relaxation techniques and exercises to managing stress. Firstly find the sources of stress in your life. Not all stress can be avoided but if you can’t avoid a stressful situation you can alter it.
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You can control your stress levels with relaxation techniques that evoke the body’s relaxation response, a state of restfulness that is the opposite of the stress response. Regularly practicing these techniques will build your physical and emotional resilience, heal your body, and boost your overall feelings of joy and equanimity.
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Nutrition basics
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Nutrition is the study of food that gives fuel for growth, energy and recuperation. To achieve ideal body you need a balanced diet. Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy.
Proteins, Carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water are the main nutrients that we need to be healthy. Good nutrition is more than simply eating an apple. Health diet provides you active and naturally healthy body and also prevents from several chronic health risks like obesity, diabetes and cancer.
A healthy diet is all about what you eat rather than how much you eat. A Healthy eating plan ensures you get necessary Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fat, Minerals and Vitamins apart from the required fiber, antioxidants and fluids.
There are a wide variety of diets that may be considered healthy diets. Nutritious cooking is the way to keep yourself fit and fine. Nutritious cooking begins with the good ingredients and also uses the right cooking food.
Cook the food by steaming instead of boiling and also should not be over-cooked. The more they are cooked, the less nutrition you will get from them. You health menu must provide you and your family get all the nutrients you need to grow. Nutritional supplements are intended to provide nutrients that we really do need.
Nutritional supplements also help boost our immune system. Nutritional supplements can provide much more benefits and also minimize the risk of diseases.
by LH
Quit smoking
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Quitting smoking is best thing but kicking the habit isn’t an easy thing to do. According to the CDC average smoker loses about 13 to 14 years off of their life because of Smoking. There are many immediate healths, financial and social benefits as soon as you quit smoking.
Lung Cancer, heart diseases, lung disorders and vision problems are the major diseases that are caused by the Smoking. Smoking not only creates health problems for smokers but also the health of those around you. Smoking is an expensive habit. You can also save money by quitting smoking.
Nicotine is a drug that causes craving for cigarettes. Nicotine is just as addictive as heroin or cocaine. But quitting is possible if you try. Eat healthy snacks instead of smoking; get medicine from your physician and there are lot of support groups are also available that offer free help for quitting smoking.
Preparing to quit, using medications and staying Smoke-free are the three steps of a Quit Smoking Action Plan. Quit Smoking Action Plan deals with both the physical AND psychological aspects of smoking dependence. Quitting plan will help you manage your unique cravings and triggers.
by LH
Fitness
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle and we all know we should exercise. There are numerous benefits with exercising like reduce your blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol levels. Few minutes of basic exercise can simply improve your general health status.
Basic exercises will really tone your body and build more muscle. If you can start doing some push-ups and crunches just 3 times a week, this will greatly enhance your fitness plan. Stretching is a great way to avoid tight muscles which is a common cause of many injuries.
Stretching can enhanced your physical fitness, increased mental and physical relaxation, reduced muscular soreness, enhanced development of body awareness and also enhanced your learning ability. Before stretching it is important that you perform the general warm-up. General warm-up, stretching and sport-specific activity are the three phases of Proper warm up. Stretching can help maintain flexibility which may otherwise decline with age or inactivity due to an injury. Regular aerobic exercise can control your diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.
Aerobic exercise improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen. Aerobic activity makes your arteries less stiff and makes artery walls more elastic. There are many types of exercise are aerobic. Strength training is the fundamental part of balanced exercise that uses resistance methods like free weights, weight machines, resistance bands etc. Sports and nutrition are directly related to each other. Sport nutrition is a science that provides the food necessary for health and physical performance.
by LH
Weight loss basics
February 19, 2010 in Healthy living
Nutrition, stored energy and level of activity are the three basic components of weight gain and weight loss.
Eating healthy diet and regular exercise program are the important weight loss tools. It is all about burning more calories than you eat. The way to loss weight can be difficult process. There are lots of reasons for people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. Firstly set a sensible goal to lose weight as healthy weight management depends on sensible goals.
Age, health status, regular physical activity and how much and what kinds of food you eat are the several factors that effects your weight. You must burn 3500 calories to lose only single pound of fat. Your Body Mass Index is a measure of weight that takes height into account.
Your BMR is what your body needs to maintain normal functions like breathing and digestion. It is the minimum number of calories you need to eat each day. Exercise is a key factor in any weight-loss program. Adding physical activity to your daily life can give huge benefit to reduce your weight. Concentrate on engaging in regular physical activity as well as maintain healthy eating habits are the main keys to achieve weight management goals.
Physical activity changes your metabolism by increasing the amount of energy your body needs every day. Regular exercise not even reduces your weight but also make you active. Exercise with a combination of a healthy diet is more successful.
by LH
MIGRAINE
February 13, 2010 in Diseases
Migraines are a form of chronic recurring headaches. It is caused by vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) that causes the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the large arteries of the brain. Enlargement of these blood vessels stretches the nerves that coil around them and causes the nerves to release chemicals. The chemicals cause inflammation, pain, and further enlargement of the artery. The increasing enlargement of the arteries magnifies the pain.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a migraine may include:
➢ Pain on one or both sides of the head
➢ Feeling cold or sweating
➢ Nausea
➢ Vomiting
➢ Diarrhea
➢ Sensitivity to light, noise and odors
➢ Tiredness
➢ Confusion
➢ Nasal congestion
➢ Stiff or tender neck
➢ Changes in how a person sees, including blurred vision or blind spots, zigzags of light or light flashes
➢ Anxious or restlessness
➢ Lightheadedness
➢ Tender scalp
➢ Cold hands and feet
You may be able to sense when a migraine attack is about to start. Some people may get warning signs before they have a migraine. These are called auras. If you have an aura, you may see flashing lights, have ringing in your ears, feel numb in parts of your body or have trouble speaking.
Causes
Migraine triggers can include the following:
➢ Alcohol, especially beer and red wine
➢ Skipping meals
➢ Crying
➢ Certain odors, such as perfume or smoke
➢ Bright lights
➢ Loud noises
➢ Sleeping too little or too much
➢ Caffeine
➢ Smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke
➢ Some medications
➢ Heat, high humidity, and high altitude
Certain foods, such as aged cheeses, chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, some fruits, foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG), onions, dairy products, meats containing nitrates (bacon, hot dogs, salami, cured meats) fermented or pickled foods.
Hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle or as a result of taking oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, pregnancy and menopause can all affect the frequency and severity of migraines in some women. Migraines are more common in people with depression, and depression is more common in people who have migraines.
Treatment
Note – Please do not take treatment with out your doctor’s checkup and prescription. Following treatment is just a suggestive advice.
Migraine headaches are usually diagnosed when the symptoms described above are present. Migraine generally begins in childhood to early adulthood. A family history usually is present, suggesting a genetic predisposition in migraine sufferers. The examination of individuals with migraine attacks usually is normal.
1. Treating migraine by your self – It’s best to rest in a quiet, darkened room – try to sleep if possible. Try applying a hot or cold compress, such as ice or a bag of frozen peas, wrapped in a towel, to your head. Don’t apply ice directly to your skin because you could damage your skin. Applying pressure to the pulse points on the side of your forehead or neck may also help.
2. Treating migraine by drugs – Treatments for migraine are generally more effective if you use them as soon as you know a migraine attack is coming on. Medicines for migraine aren’t suitable for everybody and can cause side-effects in some people. If you use any kind of painkiller for your migraine too frequently, it may become less effective and may cause medication-overuse headache.