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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.
Forward
this to those whom you CARE
about!
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....
Good
one. Don't miss the attachments Did You
Know?
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Cheers,
Ernie Martin
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Cheers...
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Computer Repair Tips
You only had
experience with Windows operated computers, so this is what we referring to you.
Computer repair specialists were always hard to find, and many times we had to
try to figure out a solution to fix a computer which stopped working, because no
specialist would come home, and to take a PC to the service company was
extremely troublesome.
Computer Repair Tip 1: Defragment
Often
The information on the hard disk is written in
chunks called sectors. One application can spread across many such sectors, and
if they are not next to each other, the head which reads the information on the
hard disk has to make additional movements, thus increasing the reaction time of
the computer, resulting in sluggish, slow launch of the respective application.
Computer Repair Tip 2: Clean Up Disk
Errors
This is easy to do: on My Computer, select the
drive you wish to clean up errors on, right-click on it, then select Properties.
The first option from the second tab of the menu that opens is Check Disk. It
won't run, but you can schedule it to start next time when you'll reboot your
computer.
Computer Repair Tip 3: Remove Temporary
Files
This is called the Disk Cleanup and you can find it
in the same menu as in Computer Repair Tip no 2. It will free up some space on
your hard drive, which is good, but the speed gain won't be noticeable for human
senses.
The only computer repair tip that worked perfectly each time, and
offered me a fast system, at least for a couple of months was to reinstall
Windows.
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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.
How to Enjoy
Tips for Preparing Papaya:
Papayas can be used many different
ways. They can be eaten as is, added to a fruit salad or to a host of different
recipes.
One of the easiest (and most
delightful) ways to eat papaya is to eat it just like a melon. After washing the
fruit, cut it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and then eat it with a spoon. For
a little extra zest, you can squeeze lemon or lime juice on top.
To cut papaya into smaller pieces for
fruit salad or recipes, first peel it with a paring knife and then cut into
desire size and shape. You can also use a melon baller to scoop out the fruit of
a halved papaya. If you are adding it to a fruit salad, you should do so just
before serving as it tends to cause the other fruits to become very
soft.
While most people discard the big
black seeds, they are actually edible and have a delightful peppery flavor. They
can be chewed whole or blended into a creamy salad dressing, giving it a peppery
flavor.
Papayas and Latex Allergy
Like avocados and bananas,
papayas contain substances called chitinases that are associated with the
latex-fruit allergy syndrome. There is strong evidence of the cross-reaction
between latex and these foods. If you have a latex allergy, you may very likely
be allergic to these foods as well. Processing the fruit with ethylene gas
increases these enzymes; organic produce not treated with gas will have fewer
allergy-causing compounds. In addition, cooking the food may deactivate the
enzymes.
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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.
One of the most encouraging recent studies, published in the September 13,
2006 Journal of the American Medical Association, found that among 40,530
Japanese adults followed for 11 years, there was a 16 percent lower risk of
death from all causes among those who drank more than 5 cups of green tea a day
compared to those who drank less than one cup daily.
Regards,
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Arthritis
Arthritis is the joints biggest enemy. Our
joints cushion the impact of our daily living, such as walking, carrying items,
bending and playing. Arthritis affects the joint in different ways depending
upon the type of arthritis. The exact cause of the over 100 types aren’t all
known but some are brought on by injury, disease or just the passing of time.
Arthritis is the number one cause of chronic disability in the United
States. It currently affects 40 million Americans in one form or another. Most,
but not all, of the 100 types of arthritis can be categorized into one of three
basic types; osteoarthritis, inflammatory and traumatic.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type that affects approximately 16
million. This is a non-inflammatory degenerative disease that causes the joint
cartilage to breakdown which eventually allows the bones to grind together. The
causes of osteoarthritis is unknown.
Inflammatory arthritis is a chronic disease that happens for unknown reasons.
Often the immune system will mistakenly attack the tissue. A form of
inflammatory arthritis that is common is Rheumatoid arthritis. In Rheumatoid
arthritis the body attacks the synovium of the joint. This is a sack of fluid
that acts as a cushion between the joints. The synovium becomes inflamed which
causes chemicals to be released that in turn thickens the synovial fluid. The
damage to the synovium causes pain and swelling that leads to damage to the
cartilage.
Traumatic arthritis is the culprit in a serious hip, knee or shoulder injury.
This can be a fracture or severe traumatic event that leads to a condition
called avascular necrosis. In this condition the blood supply to the bone is cut
off and as a result the surrounding cartilage begins to deteriorate. The most
common area to occur is the hip.
Symptoms of arthritis are dependent upon the type that you have. Being able
to correctly describe the type of pain you are experiencing will help point your
doctor in the right direction for early diagnosis and treatment. Pain can be
continuous or intermittent; after an activity or exercise or just if you’ve been
resting; you may have pain in one spot or feel it all over your body. Daily
chores can become a challenge.
Early diagnosis and treatment tailored to the type of
arthritis you have is important to decrease the functional loss you may
experience as the disease progresses. Only a doctor can diagnose arthritis and
give you the proper treatment options to keep you functional and as pain free as
possible. There are arthritis specialists called Rheumatologists who are
physicians who have intimate knowledge of the arthritis condition and the
appropriate therapies and treatments for each individual case.
If you suspect you have arthritis check with your physician early. The more
quickly you find the root cause of the pain and discomfort the more quickly you
are able to begin therapies which will decrease your pain and increase your
mobility.
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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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I didn't put any weight or lost any weight while I was in India, eventhough I slept and sat in the train for two long distance trains for 6 nights and seven days.
Please do suggest some ideas for loosing weight. I do exercise about 3 times a week, 25 minute cardio exercise every other day and jacuzzi, hot sauna and steam room at the end.
Cheers,
Ernie Martin
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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.
To avoid garlic mouth, don't chew it and it won't stay on your breath.
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enjoy long life with garlic ..
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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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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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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
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Characteristics of Healthy
Hair
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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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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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Smokers whose family members have had a
type of bleeding stroke are six times more likely to suffer the same fate
than people without these risk factors, according to a new study.
The stroke type known as an "aneurysmal
subarachnoid hemorrhage" -- essentially a burst blood vessel in the brain
-- runs in families, note Dr. Daniel Woo and others in the medical journal
Neurology, and they wanted to see if smoking added to the hereditary
risk.
Their study, funded by the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke, compared 339 patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid
hemorrhage with 1016 "controls" without the condition, matched by age,
race and gender.
Compared with non-smokers, smokers had more than
three times the risk of an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. The risk in
smokers without a family history of this condition was increased by
2.5-fold, but the combination of a family history and smoking raised the
risk more than a six-fold, Woo, at the University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine, Ohio, and his associates found.
They did not see the same
kind of interaction between family history and former smoking, "which
suggests that the risk conferred by an interaction may be lowered by
quitting smoking."
They note that aneurysmal subarachnoid
hemorrhage is fatal in 35-40 percent of patients, and they hope the new
information will encourage smokers to quit, especially if they have a
familial
risk |
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Our vision is one of those wonderful gifts most of us take
for granted. The only time we even have cause to think about our vision as such
is when we think about a blind person who has no vision at all, or our own
vision begins to fail us. Being aware of the importance of protecting your
vision can help you to avoid problems with it in the future. Your eyes care a
part of the body like the skin that you can do things to slow the aging process
of using certain precautions that take little time to implement and can make a
world of difference later in life.
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.
By having a regular check-up and wearing
glasses or contact lenses if you need them, you can prevent problems with your
eyes in the future
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Cholesterol is a lipidic, waxy alcohol found in the cell
membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential
component of mammalian cell membranes where it is required to establish proper
membrane permeability and fluidity. Cholesterol is the principal sterol
synthesized by animals, but small quantities are synthesized in other
eukaryotes, such as plants and fungi. It is almost completely absent among
prokaryotes, which include bacteria. Cholesterol is classified as a sterol (a
contraction of steroid and alcohol).
Although cholesterol is essential for life, high levels in
circulation are associated with atherosclerosis. Cholesterol is synthesized in
virtually all cells, and significant amounts of it can be absorbed from the
diet.
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
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
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.
If lifestyle changes do not help or your cholesterol level
remains very high, your doctor may may recommend medication. There are several
types of drugs available to help lower blood cholesterol levels, and they work
in different ways. Some are better at lowering LDL cholesterol, some are good at
lowering triglycerides, while others help raise HDL cholesterol.
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. Â
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Characteristics of Healthy Hair
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.
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How to Improve Your Memory & Exercise
Your Brain
Everyone can take steps to improve their memory,
and with time and practice most people can gain the ability to memorize
seemingly impossible amounts of information. Whether you want to win the World
Memory Championships, ace your history test, or simply remember where you put
your keys, this article can get you started. Scientists believe that exercising
your brain can create a 'cognitive reserve' that will help you stay sharp as you
age.
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1. Convince yourself that you do have a good memory that will
improve. Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves
that their memory is bad, that they are just not good with names, that numbers
just slip out of their minds for some reason. Erase those thoughts and vow to
improve your memory. Commit yourself to the task and bask in your achievements —
it's hard to keep motivated if you beat yourself down every time you make a
little bit of progress.
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2. Keep your
brain active. The brain is not a muscle, but regularly
"exercising" the brain actually does keep it growing and spurs the development
of new nerve connections that can help improve memory. By developing new mental
skills—especially complex ones such as learning a new language or learning to
play a new musical instrument—and challenging your brain with puzzles and games
you can keep your brain active and improve its physiological
functioning.
3.
Exercise daily. Regular aerobic exercise improves circulation
and efficiency throughout the body, including in the brain, and can help ward
off the memory loss that comes with aging. Exercise also makes you more alert
and relaxed, and can thereby improve your memory uptake, allowing you to take
better mental "pictures."
4. Reduce
stress. Chronic stress, although it does not physically damage
the brain, can make remembering much more difficult. Even temporary stresses can
make it more difficult to effectively focus on concepts and observe things. Try
to relax, regularly practice yoga or other stretching exercises, and see a
doctor if you have severe chronic stress.
5. Eat
well and eat right. There are a lot of herbal supplements on the
market that claim to improve memory, but none have yet been shown to be
effective in clinical tests (although small studies have shown some promising
results for ginkgo biloba and phosphatidylserine) . A healthy diet, however,
contributes to a healthy brain, and foods containing antioxidants—broccoli,
blueberries, spinach, and berries, for example—and Omega-3 fatty acids appear to
promote healthy brain functioning. Feed your brain with such supplements as
Thiamine, Vitamin E, Niacin and Vitamin B-6. Grazing, eating 5 or 6 small meals
throughout the day instead of 3 large meals, also seems to improve mental
functioning (including memory) by limiting dips in blood sugar, which may
negatively affect the brain.
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6. Take better
pictures. Often we forget things not because our memory is bad,
but rather because our observational skills need work. One common situation
where this occurs (and which almost everyone can relate to) is meeting new
people. Often we don't really learn people's names at first because we aren't
really concentrating on remembering them. You'll find that if you make a
conscious effort to remember such things, you'll do much better. One way to
train yourself to be more observant is to look at an unfamiliar photograph for a
few seconds and then turn the photograph over and describe or write down as many
details as you can about the photograph. Try closing your eyes and picturing the
photo in your mind. Use a new photograph each time you try this exercise, and
with regular practice you will find you're able to remember more details with
even shorter glimpses of the photos.
7. Give
yourself time to form a memory. Memories are very fragile in the
short-term, and distractions can make you quickly forget something as simple as
a phone number. The key to avoid losing memories before you can even form them
is to be able to focus on the thing to be remembered for a while without
thinking about other things, so when you're trying to remember something, avoid
distractions and complicated tasks for a few minutes.
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8. Create
vivid, memorable images. You remember information more easily if
you can visualize it. If you want to associate a child with a book, try not to
visualize the child reading the book – that's too simple and forgettable.
Instead, come up with something more jarring, something that sticks, like the
book chasing the child, or the child eating the book. It's your mind – make the
images as shocking and emotional as possible to keep the associations
strong.
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9. Repeat
things you need to learn. The more times you hear, see, or think
about something, the more surely you'll remember it, right? It's a no-brainer.
When you want to remember something, be it your new coworker's name or your best
friend's birthday, repeat it, either out loud or silently. Try writing it down;
think about it.
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10. Group
things you need to remember. Random lists of things (a shopping
list, for example) can be especially difficult to remember. To make it easier,
try categorizing the individual things from the list. If you can remember that,
among other things, you wanted to buy four different kinds of vegetables, you'll
find it easier to remember all four.
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11. Organize
your life. Keep items that you frequently need, such as keys and
eyeglasses, in the same place every time. Use an electronic organizer or daily
planner to keep track of appointments, due dates for bills, and other tasks.
Keep phone numbers and addresses in an address book or enter them into your
computer or cell phone. Improved organization can help free up your powers of
concentration so that you can remember less routine things. Even if being
organized doesn't improve your memory, you'll receive a lot of the same benefits
(i.e. you won't have to search for your keys anymore).
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12. Try
meditation. Research now suggests that people who regularly
practice "mindfulness" meditation are able to focus better and may have better
memories. Mindfulness (also known as awareness or insight meditation) is the
type commonly practiced in Western countries and is easy to learn. Studies at
Massachusetts General Hospital show that regular meditation thickens the
cerebral cortex in the brain by increasing the blood flow to that region. Some
researchers believe this can enhance attention span, focus, and
memory.
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13. Sleep
well. The amount of sleep we get affects the brain's ability to
recall recently learned information. Getting a good night's sleep – a minimum of
seven hours a night – may improve your short-term memory and long-term
relational memory, according to recent studies conducted at the Harvard Medical
School.
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14. Build your
memorization arsenal. Learn pegs, memory palaces, and the
Dominic System. These techniques form the foundation for mnemonic techniques,
and will visibly improve your memory.
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15. Venture
out and learn from your mistakes. Go ahead and take a stab at
memorizing the first one hundred digits of pi, or, if you've done that already,
the first one thousand. Memorize the monarchs of England through your memory
palaces, or your grocery list through visualization. Through diligent effort you
will eventually master the art of
memorization.
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25 Most Avoidable Medical Mistakes
How to play the most important part in preventing your own medical
mishap
We’ve all heard the horror stories of a surgeon operating on the wrong leg
or leaving a sponge inside. But in reality, most medical mishaps are due to a
series of errors, not a single doctor’s blunder. And believe it or not, you play
an important part in preventing them. “Very few medical mistakes are caused by a
doctor just not paying attention,” says Henry Lodge, MD, a New York–based
physician and coauthor of Younger Next Year for Women. “Most have to do
with something falling through the cracks—and that’s where what you do
matters.”
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There are important steps you can take to make sure you’re getting the best
care possible, from calling to check up on test results to being bare-faced
honest with your doc. Read on to find out what experts say are all-too-common
mistakes patients make.
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1. You don’t check the expiration date on your medications. A
week or two probably won’t matter, but “over time the chemicals in the
medication can change, making them less effective and possibly even dangerous,”
says Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, an internist and clinical associate professor
of medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Take action: Add your
medicine cabinet to your spring-cleaning list.
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2. You don’t factor in wait time for an appointment. It’s
important that you don’t go too long between screenings—which may mean you need
to schedule appointments months, even a year, in advance. “Many mammography
centers are actually closing because of insurance reimbursement issues,” says
Jahangir Rahman, MD, an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the Columbia
University Medical School in New York. “Some women are waiting upward of 6
months for an appointment.” That means you may actually end up going 18 months
between screenings instead of 12. Take action: Pick up phone. Dial.
It’s that easy.
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3. You’re not honest with your doctor. We know it’s hard to ’fess
up to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking a little too much and being a
couch potato, but spilling the truth can make a big difference in your care.
“Your doctor’s not there to judge; she’s there to help you be the healthiest you
can be,” says Dr. Fryhofer. Take action: If you don’t feel comfortable
telling your doc about your bad habits, write them down for her.
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4. You don’t specify who should have access to your health
records. The HIPAA law keeps prying eyes away from your private info, but
it also means you’re on your own when it comes to simple tasks like picking up a
prescription— unless you specify who else can be trusted. Take action:
Tell your doctor who can have access and ask that he put a note in your
file.
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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.
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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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7. You assume no news is good news. “Test results often get lost.
No news could mean that your doctor never got a copy of your lab work or
report,” says Janet O’Mahony, MD, a clinical instructor in the department of
medicine at the University of Maryland. Take action: Ask when your
doctor will get results, and call to follow up.
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8. You’re a really obsessive Googler. “The Internet is great for
getting timely information, but you can also be tricked into thinking that
something like a migraine is untreatable brain cancer,” says Kimberly McMillin,
MD, a physician at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas. Take
action: Stick to well-respected websites like MedlinePlus. gov or
MayoClinic.com. And be sure to talk to a health care professional about the info
you find.
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9. You take your medicine at any old time. Timing can have an
important effect on certain medications. For example, if you don’t take low-dose
hormonal birth control pills at roughly the same time each day, they may not
work. Having a set routine also means you’re less likely to forget your meds
altogether. Take action: Plan on taking your multivitamin or other
daily medications either first thing in the morning or before you go to bed at
night.
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10. You don’t have any health insurance. “People with insurance
get more preventive care, which translates to fewer complications from serious
health problems,” says Caroline Dorsen, MSN, a family nurse practitioner and an
instructor at New York University’s College of Nursing. Plus, you never know
when you’ll have an emergency, and when you’re healthy is the easiest time to
get an insurance company to cover you. Take action: At the minimum,
invest in a catastrophic policy (which costs anywhere from $900 to $3,000 a
year). “Right now, close to 50% of bankruptcies in the U.S. are related to
medical bills,” says Dorsen.
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11. You bargain-hunt for prescriptions. This often results in
multiple pharmacies filling your prescriptions, which isn’t a smart idea. Using
one pharmacy insures that the pharmacist knows every medication you’re on and
can catch dangerous interactions before they happen. Take action:
Stick with one pharmacy, or at least take a list of all your medications and
show it to the pharmacist every time you get a prescription filled.
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12. You don’t keep your personal health records up to date. “Be a
little obsessive,” Dr. Lodge says. “If everyone paid more attention to his or
her medical records, we could reduce a good deal of errors.” Take
action: In a safe but easily accessible place, keep an up-to-date list of
all of your medications, immunizations, allergies and past reactions, and be
sure to bring it with you to every doctor and pharmacy visit. If you get a test
like an MRI, X-ray or EKG, ask your health care provider for a copy of the
report and then take it with you if you go to a specialist.
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13. You don’t have a living will. The legacy of Terri Schiavo is
the lesson that everyone—no matter her age—should have a legal document that
makes her wishes known in case she becomes terminally ill or permanently
unconscious, notes Dr. McMillin. “I have a living will that specifies exactly
what I want and expect. I have a copy with my primary care doctor, one at home
in a safe and one in my personal file, and my husband and family members know my
wishes.” Take action: Call your local hospitals or senior center; some
provide free living will seminars.
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14. You don’t tell your doc everything you’re taking. “Many
vitamins, minerals, herbs and other over-the-counter remedies can interfere with
prescription medications,” says Dr. Fryhofer. Also, knowing that you take
certain OTC meds regularly (say, for heartburn) can clue your doctor in to when
you might need the prescription- strength version instead. Take
action: Write down all of the meds and OTC supplements you take on a regular
basis. Better yet, bring the bottles or labels to your appointment.
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15. You don’t look at your prescription before you leave the
pharmacy.Scary stat: Roughly 2 million adverse drug reactions happen
each year, causing about 100,000 deaths. Take action: Keep a copy of
your prescription and check it against what’s written on the bottle. It’s also a
good idea to look up what the actual pill looks like (do a search at pdrhealth.com) before you go to the pharmacy. Then
check that what’s in the bottle looks the same as the picture.
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16. Your stress levels are out of control. Sure, everyone’s got
stress, but managing it is key to preventing it from taking a toll on your
health. “Stress is the forgotten risk factor,” says cardiologist Michael Ozner,
MD. “Study after study links chronic stress to heart attack and
stroke.” Take action: When you feel the pressure, practice deep
breathing. Close your eyes and focus on relaxing your muscles, starting at your
feet and working your way up through each body part. Breathe in and out through
your nose as you focus on a single word (like peace).
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17. You share meds with other people. It may seem harmless, even
virtuous, to give your sneezy, wheezy cousin a pill from your allergy
prescription, but health care experts say you shouldn’t play pharmacist.
“Sharing with a friend exposes that person to risks and may potentially interact
with something he or she is already taking,” says Dorsen. Take action:
Keep your prescription pills to yourself (but be generous with your
tissues!).
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18. You double up on meds. If you forget a dose, twice isn’t
necessarily nice. “Medicines are prescribed to keep a steady amount in your
bloodstream,” explains Dorsen. “Taking too much at one time can give you an
upset stomach and possibly even create toxic levels of the drug in your
body.” Take action: Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safer to
double up or just skip the dose.
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19. You go to your doctor’s visit empty-handed. You don’t stock
up at the grocery store without a list, so why take a chance on your
checkup? Take action: A week or so before your appointment, write down
all of your questions and concerns. Call the doctor’s office and ask if you can
fax it over so they can put it in your file. Your doctor may have a chance to
look it over beforehand, but bring a copy on the day of the appointment
anyway.
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20. You put off doctor appointments. Work, family, friends—who
has time to squeeze in a doctor’s visit? You do. Especially if you’ve spotted
something suspicious or have new symptoms. “Waiting even a few months can mean
something like cancer that’s in an early, treatable stage has now progressed,”
says Dr. McMillin. Take action: Get yourself to your doctor as fast as
you can if you think something might be wrong. And don’t skip regular
checkups—they’ re an opportunity to catch a condition early.
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21. You don’t know your family health history.“Almost every
condition has a genetic link, so knowing what your relatives dealt with is an
important clue to your own health risks,” say Dr. Rahman. Take action:
Map your family medical history. Start with yourself, your parents, your
grandparents and your siblings. Note any diseases (cancer, including type; heart
disease; diabetes; stroke) and if possible the age of diagnosis. You can even do
it online: The Surgeon General’s office offers an easy personalized (and
private) mapping tool at familyhistory. hhs.gov. Take a copy
to your next doctor’s appointment, and keep another in your files (be sure to
update it every few years).
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22. You give up too soon when you’ve filed an insurance
claim. Let’s face it: Insurance companies try to pinch pennies, which
often means you’re the one left holding the bag on a claim you thought should
have been paid in full. Take action: Call to follow up on any claims
that are denied (the sooner you do this, the better), and ask to speak to a
manager if necessary, says Dorsen. Keep track of whom you speak with and when so
you can put your concerns in writing.
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23. You don’t finish a round of antibiotics. Stop too soon and
you not only risk the infection reoccurring, you’re contributing to bacterial
resistance, says Dr. Fryhofer. Take action: Don’t toss the bottle
until it’s empty.
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24. You don’t have a primary care doctor. Many women rely on
their gynecologist for primary care, but your ob-gyn is really focused on your
reproductive health, so she may not be paying as much attention to other things
like your cholesterol. And if you have urgent, non-ob/gyn symptoms, you may end
up having to go to the ER. Take action: Visit an internist, general
practitioner or family medicine physician at least once a year.
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25. You haven’t gotten vaccinated since you were a kid. Grownups
need a shot in the arm, too. “All adults need a one-time booster for whooping
cough (pertussis), which you can get in a tetanus-pertussis combo shot called
Tdap,” says Dr. Fryhofer. (After the one-time booster, you still need the
tetanus shot every 10 years.) If you’re 60 or older, experts also recommend the
shingles vaccine. Take action: Stay up to date on your vaccines. Then
reward yourself with a lollipop.
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5 Tips to Ease Into Weight Loss
Madelyn Fernstrom PhD CNS | Contributing Writer
November 18, 2008
We all know that weight loss isn’t easy, despite all the “simple
solutions” out there. However, a few easy steps can make losing weight more
manageable. Here are five tips to help you start.
- Focus on what you can eat, instead of what you need to
limit. Avoid deprivation by choosing lots of high-fiber, high-water
foods, like fruits and veggies, that help you stay fuller longer. Foods with
abundant fiber and water give you more volume, without adding extra calories.
- Get enough sleep. When you're sleep deprived, you tend to
eat more to "feel more energized." When you're tired, you're also more
likely to lose mental focus and discipline from fatigue (well, fried zucchini
is a vegetable, after all). Aim for seven hours nightly and power nap
on days you can't get a full night of zzzs. If you're routinely getting less
than six hours of sleep a night, it's time to reevaluate your life balance.
- Learn to eat for hunger, not the clock. This is a tough
one, and forces us to get back in touch with our biology. Figure out if you're
a three-times-a-day eater, or if you feel more comfortable dividing those
three meals into six mini-meals for the day. Avoid skipping meals, which
just makes you more hungry for the next meal. Pace yourself, and avoid eating
to the point of being "stuffed." Aim for contentment, knowing that you could
eat more... but will choose to do it later.
- De-stress before you eat. Most of us don't have time for
stress-reducing classes. (Just one more thing to pack into a day, right?)
But try to relax before eating to avoid gobbling down everything in
sight—that's the dreaded mindless eating you're trying to avoid. If you
take a minute or two to relax before eating, you can gain control and mental
focus before the meal. Whether it's a few deep breaths, a short walk or a
friendly phone chat, that can only help your meal-time control.
- Limit processed foods. Convenience foods may be easy, but
are often loaded with hidden fat (and calories!), plus loads of salt. Looking
at the salt content of packaged products is a hint to the high-calorie
ingredient to which high salt is often linked: fat. Choose less processed
foods and limit both calories, salt and fat. Convenience can be found
in some calorie-controlled products, but read labels to be an informed and
calorie-conscious customer.
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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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Cheers,
Ernie Martin
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Wish more people practise what they preach, and that includes me...heh heh...!!
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1. Caffeine was found to an effective relief for headache. It works the same with ibuprofen. If you combine both caffeine plus ibuprofen you will get the best combination but be careful with your intake. Sometimes caffeine is responsible for rebound headaches. Caffeine can be found in coffee, tea and other carbonated beverages.
2. Ginger like ginger root and tea is also a headache helper. It acts as a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory. This is effective in preventing migraine from getting worse.
3. Food rich in vitamin B2 or a dose of it helps boost energy in brain and muscle cells. It is effective as aspirin in reducing and treating migraines.
4. Eating complex carbohydrates that can be found in whole grain bread, rice, pasta and veggies gives the energy your body needs. It helps by reducing the duration and frequency of migraines. It also prevents the migraine from getting worse.
5. Omega-3 found in fish particularly wild fish is also effective in combating migraine.
6. Foods rich in magnesium like legumes, squash and spinach are found to reduce migraine attack.
7. Another way to combat migraine is aromatherapy. Green apples scents are found to be effective in reducing migraine pain.
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BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS
1. No Breakfast
People who do not take
breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to
an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain
degeneration.
2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain
arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking
It
causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4.
High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of
proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain
development.
5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen
consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to
the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep
Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from
sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while
sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered, increases the concentration of
carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to
brain damaging effects.
8. Working your brain during
illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease
in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.
9. Lacking
in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain,
lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.
10.
Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of
the brain
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The main causes of liver damage
are:
1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main
cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much
eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much
medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring
, and artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As
much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the
best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are
tired, except if the body is very fit.
8. Consuming raw (overly done)
foods also add to the burden of liver.
Veggies should be eaten raw or
cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not
store.
We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just
have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good
eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb
and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to "schedule."
Because
:
Evening at 9 - 11 PM : is the time for eliminating unnecessary/
toxic chemicals (detoxification) from the antibody system (lymph
nodes).
This time duration should be spent by relaxing or listening to
music. If during this time a housewife is still in an unrelaxed state such as
washing the dishes or monitoring children doing their homework, this will
have a negative impact on health.
Evening at 11pm - 1 am : is the
detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done in a deep
sleep state.
Early morning 1 - 3 am : detoxification process in the gall,
also ideally done in a deep sleep state.
Early morning 3 - 5 am :
detoxification in the lungs. Therefore there will sometimes be a severe cough
for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxification process had
reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take cough medicine so as
not to interfere with toxin removal process.
Morning 5 - 7am :
detoxification in the colon, you should empty your bowel.
Morning 7 - 9
am : absorption of nutrients in the small intestine, you should be having
breakfast at this time.Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30 am , for
those who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30 am is very beneficial to those
wanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should change
their habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10 am
rather than no meal at all.
Sleeping so late and waking up too late will
disrupt the process of removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that,
midnight to 4:00 am is the time when the bone marrow produces blood.
Therefore, have a good sleep and don't sleep late.
DO TAKE CARE ABOUT
YOUR HEALTH......
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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:
- 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
- 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
- Putting off sleep for work: Lack
of sleep can cause irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory problems,
poor judgment, and obesity
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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I try to get to the gym atleast 3 times a week. After a cardio workout, I like to go into the jacuzzi, dry sauna and steam room and than cool off in the recreational swimming pool. The jacuzzi is heavenly.:-)).
Cheers,
Ernie Martin
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25 Most Avoidable Medical Mistakes
How to play the most important part in preventing your own medical
mishap
We’ve all heard the horror stories of a surgeon operating on the wrong leg
or leaving a sponge inside. But in reality, most medical mishaps are due to a
series of errors, not a single doctor’s blunder. And believe it or not, you play
an important part in preventing them. “Very few medical mistakes are caused by a
doctor just not paying attention,” says Henry Lodge, MD, a New York–based
physician and coauthor of Younger Next Year for Women. “Most have to do
with something falling through the cracks—and that’s where what you do
matters.”
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There are important steps you can take to make sure you’re getting the best
care possible, from calling to check up on test results to being bare-faced
honest with your doc. Read on to find out what experts say are all-too-common
mistakes patients make.
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1. You don’t check the expiration date on your medications. A
week or two probably won’t matter, but “over time the chemicals in the
medication can change, making them less effective and possibly even dangerous,”
says Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, an internist and clinical associate professor
of medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. Take action: Add your
medicine cabinet to your spring-cleaning list.
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2. You don’t factor in wait time for an appointment. It’s
important that you don’t go too long between screenings—which may mean you need
to schedule appointments months, even a year, in advance. “Many mammography
centers are actually closing because of insurance reimbursement issues,” says
Jahangir Rahman, MD, an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the Columbia
University Medical School in New York. “Some women are waiting upward of 6
months for an appointment.” That means you may actually end up going 18 months
between screenings instead of 12. Take action: Pick up phone. Dial.
It’s that easy.
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3. You’re not honest with your doctor. We know it’s hard to ’fess
up to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking a little too much and being a
couch potato, but spilling the truth can make a big difference in your care.
“Your doctor’s not there to judge; she’s there to help you be the healthiest you
can be,” says Dr. Fryhofer. Take action: If you don’t feel comfortable
telling your doc about your bad habits, write them down for her.
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4. You don’t specify who should have access to your health
records. The HIPAA law keeps prying eyes away from your private info, but
it also means you’re on your own when it comes to simple tasks like picking up a
prescription— unless you specify who else can be trusted. Take action:
Tell your doctor who can have access and ask that he put a note in your
file.
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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.
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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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7. You assume no news is good news. “Test results often get lost.
No news could mean that your doctor never got a copy of your lab work or
report,” says Janet O’Mahony, MD, a clinical instructor in the department of
medicine at the University of Maryland. Take action: Ask when your
doctor will get results, and call to follow up.
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8. You’re a really obsessive Googler. “The Internet is great for
getting timely information, but you can also be tricked into thinking that
something like a migraine is untreatable brain cancer,” says Kimberly McMillin,
MD, a physician at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas. Take
action: Stick to well-respected websites like MedlinePlus. gov or
MayoClinic.com. And be sure to talk to a health care professional about the info
you find.
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9. You take your medicine at any old time. Timing can have an
important effect on certain medications. For example, if you don’t take low-dose
hormonal birth control pills at roughly the same time each day, they may not
work. Having a set routine also means you’re less likely to forget your meds
altogether. Take action: Plan on taking your multivitamin or other
daily medications either first thing in the morning or before you go to bed at
night.
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10. You don’t have any health insurance. “People with insurance
get more preventive care, which translates to fewer complications from serious
health problems,” says Caroline Dorsen, MSN, a family nurse practitioner and an
instructor at New York University’s College of Nursing. Plus, you never know
when you’ll have an emergency, and when you’re healthy is the easiest time to
get an insurance company to cover you. Take action: At the minimum,
invest in a catastrophic policy (which costs anywhere from $900 to $3,000 a
year). “Right now, close to 50% of bankruptcies in the U.S. are related to
medical bills,” says Dorsen.
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11. You bargain-hunt for prescriptions. This often results in
multiple pharmacies filling your prescriptions, which isn’t a smart idea. Using
one pharmacy insures that the pharmacist knows every medication you’re on and
can catch dangerous interactions before they happen. Take action:
Stick with one pharmacy, or at least take a list of all your medications and
show it to the pharmacist every time you get a prescription filled.
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12. You don’t keep your personal health records up to date. “Be a
little obsessive,” Dr. Lodge says. “If everyone paid more attention to his or
her medical records, we could reduce a good deal of errors.” Take
action: In a safe but easily accessible place, keep an up-to-date list of
all of your medications, immunizations, allergies and past reactions, and be
sure to bring it with you to every doctor and pharmacy visit. If you get a test
like an MRI, X-ray or EKG, ask your health care provider for a copy of the
report and then take it with you if you go to a specialist.
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13. You don’t have a living will. The legacy of Terri Schiavo is
the lesson that everyone—no matter her age—should have a legal document that
makes her wishes known in case she becomes terminally ill or permanently
unconscious, notes Dr. McMillin. “I have a living will that specifies exactly
what I want and expect. I have a copy with my primary care doctor, one at home
in a safe and one in my personal file, and my husband and family members know my
wishes.” Take action: Call your local hospitals or senior center; some
provide free living will seminars.
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14. You don’t tell your doc everything you’re taking. “Many
vitamins, minerals, herbs and other over-the-counter remedies can interfere with
prescription medications,” says Dr. Fryhofer. Also, knowing that you take
certain OTC meds regularly (say, for heartburn) can clue your doctor in to when
you might need the prescription- strength version instead. Take
action: Write down all of the meds and OTC supplements you take on a regular
basis. Better yet, bring the bottles or labels to your appointment.
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15. You don’t look at your prescription before you leave the
pharmacy.Scary stat: Roughly 2 million adverse drug reactions happen
each year, causing about 100,000 deaths. Take action: Keep a copy of
your prescription and check it against what’s written on the bottle. It’s also a
good idea to look up what the actual pill looks like (do a search at pdrhealth.com) before you go to the pharmacy. Then
check that what’s in the bottle looks the same as the picture.
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16. Your stress levels are out of control. Sure, everyone’s got
stress, but managing it is key to preventing it from taking a toll on your
health. “Stress is the forgotten risk factor,” says cardiologist Michael Ozner,
MD. “Study after study links chronic stress to heart attack and
stroke.” Take action: When you feel the pressure, practice deep
breathing. Close your eyes and focus on relaxing your muscles, starting at your
feet and working your way up through each body part. Breathe in and out through
your nose as you focus on a single word (like peace).
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17. You share meds with other people. It may seem harmless, even
virtuous, to give your sneezy, wheezy cousin a pill from your allergy
prescription, but health care experts say you shouldn’t play pharmacist.
“Sharing with a friend exposes that person to risks and may potentially interact
with something he or she is already taking,” says Dorsen. Take action:
Keep your prescription pills to yourself (but be generous with your
tissues!).
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18. You double up on meds. If you forget a dose, twice isn’t
necessarily nice. “Medicines are prescribed to keep a steady amount in your
bloodstream,” explains Dorsen. “Taking too much at one time can give you an
upset stomach and possibly even create toxic levels of the drug in your
body.” Take action: Ask your doctor or pharmacist if it’s safer to
double up or just skip the dose.
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19. You go to your doctor’s visit empty-handed. You don’t stock
up at the grocery store without a list, so why take a chance on your
checkup? Take action: A week or so before your appointment, write down
all of your questions and concerns. Call the doctor’s office and ask if you can
fax it over so they can put it in your file. Your doctor may have a chance to
look it over beforehand, but bring a copy on the day of the appointment
anyway.
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20. You put off doctor appointments. Work, family, friends—who
has time to squeeze in a doctor’s visit? You do. Especially if you’ve spotted
something suspicious or have new symptoms. “Waiting even a few months can mean
something like cancer that’s in an early, treatable stage has now progressed,”
says Dr. McMillin. Take action: Get yourself to your doctor as fast as
you can if you think something might be wrong. And don’t skip regular
checkups—they’ re an opportunity to catch a condition early.
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21. You don’t know your family health history.“Almost every
condition has a genetic link, so knowing what your relatives dealt with is an
important clue to your own health risks,” say Dr. Rahman. Take action:
Map your family medical history. Start with yourself, your parents, your
grandparents and your siblings. Note any diseases (cancer, including type; heart
disease; diabetes; stroke) and if possible the age of diagnosis. You can even do
it online: The Surgeon General’s office offers an easy personalized (and
private) mapping tool at familyhistory. hhs.gov. Take a copy
to your next doctor’s appointment, and keep another in your files (be sure to
update it every few years).
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22. You give up too soon when you’ve filed an insurance
claim. Let’s face it: Insurance companies try to pinch pennies, which
often means you’re the one left holding the bag on a claim you thought should
have been paid in full. Take action: Call to follow up on any claims
that are denied (the sooner you do this, the better), and ask to speak to a
manager if necessary, says Dorsen. Keep track of whom you speak with and when so
you can put your concerns in writing.
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23. You don’t finish a round of antibiotics. Stop too soon and
you not only risk the infection reoccurring, you’re contributing to bacterial
resistance, says Dr. Fryhofer. Take action: Don’t toss the bottle
until it’s empty.
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24. You don’t have a primary care doctor. Many women rely on
their gynecologist for primary care, but your ob-gyn is really focused on your
reproductive health, so she may not be paying as much attention to other things
like your cholesterol. And if you have urgent, non-ob/gyn symptoms, you may end
up having to go to the ER. Take action: Visit an internist, general
practitioner or family medicine physician at least once a year.
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25. You haven’t gotten vaccinated since you were a kid. Grownups
need a shot in the arm, too. “All adults need a one-time booster for whooping
cough (pertussis), which you can get in a tetanus-pertussis combo shot called
Tdap,” says Dr. Fryhofer. (After the one-time booster, you still need the
tetanus shot every 10 years.) If you’re 60 or older, experts also recommend the
shingles vaccine. Take action: Stay up to date on your vaccines. Then
reward yourself with a lollipop.
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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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