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Saturday, October 7. 2006
 You can't afford to miss deadlines. You're eating on the run and you just don't have time to fuss over your meals. Why don't you try cooking healthy e-meals? No, folks, not e-mails. E-meals, the best way you could cook up your breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks without the fuss. The idea of quick-meals is nothing new; but it takes ingenuity to be able to create meals that are not only healthy but don't take too long to cook up.
There are a lot of suggestions for side dish and practical tips for quick meals in Erin Rogers' Health E-meals. How 'bout 23-minute Vegetable Quesadillas? Or 12-minute Honey Teriyaki Salmon? Dieticians find this online healthy meals club thoroughly useful, especially for people on the go. Not only are they healthy, they are also appetizing and easy to cook! So you've got the top three healthy eating criteria in one package.
Thursday, October 5. 2006
 A vitamin supplement taken by pregnant mothers can work wonders for the newborn baby. Taken with a proper dosage vitamin supplements are full of nutrients that will nourish a child even if he is still inside the womb. Many women will not take vitamin supplements because they taste bitter and are a pain to swallow.
If this is the case, then women must take the Prenatal Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Bar from Bright Beginnings. These supplements are like chocolate bars and are excellent even for nursing mothers. Women should drink a full glass of water when taking one bar per day (Note: only one bar per day, or as prescribed by the doctor). The downside is that it cannot be taken with any other kinds of supplement, perhaps because it already contains all the nutrients in one package. Do not take this as a substitute for real food, however.
Monday, October 2. 2006
 When a disease is diagnosed, most people usually and immediatly ask the question, "why." Yet the truth is that almost all causes of serious illnesses point to one thing, a once unhealthy lifestyle.
Perhaps, you can take the opportunity at this moment to ask yourself about your habits. Why wait for a disease to develop? Now is the perfect time to evaluate and to start to right what needs to be corrected.
You may begin by taking a look at your diet. Are you eating nutritious and healthy food that can help prolong your life and prevent dieseases? Another one is your schedule for rest and sleeping. Always make sure that there is enough time for you to rest and relax your body in order to regain the strength and energy it lost during an entire day of work. Then, if you smoke or drink, you may as well think about lessening your vices or better yet quit them. Finally, try to engage into other physical activites such as a regular exercise and sports. They do not only make your body healthy and fit, but they also help you in overcoming stress and pressures.
Sunday, October 1. 2006
 There comes a point in time when some young children eat nonfood items. This disorder may last for a month or longer. This eating disorder is known as Pica.
To add to your vocabulary, Pica actually comes from the Latin word given for magpie. Magpies, as we all know, have large appetites. They eat just about anything.
Furthermore, Pica is common to children suffering from mental retardatio and autism. Some children aged 2-3 may also have this eating disorder. You may notice that some children between 18-24 months try to ingest nonfood items. This, however, doesn't mean that they have Pica.
Some non-food items that may be eaten by children with Pica include: cigarette ashes, hair, paper, baking soda, chalk, dirt, paper, clay, toothpaste, feces, etc.
Saturday, September 30. 2006
 Papaya is a healthy, nutritious, and delicious fruit that can help you with problems related to digestion, stomach swelling caused by wind. It is also good for those people with kidney stones, paralysis, high blood, rheumatism, and a lot more.
Aside from its positive effects on your health, it can also be used to acquire a more radiant and clear skin. If you apply it on your pimples, boils, or other skin diseases, it gets treated.
Even its roots have miracle effects to clean your body of kidney stones. to do this, dry up the roots and crush to powder.
To achieve all its benefits, you should eat papaya every morning of everyday. If you do this, you will have a healthier body inside and out.
 Most women do not know that when they feel pain in the abdomen part or while urinating, they are already suffering from Urinary Tract Infection or UTI. I've had UTI once a year for almost 3 years now and I never learn. It's not easy to deal with this infection. You feel uneasy and irritable when you have UTI. I always feel the urge to pee every 5 minutes and when I am in the toilet, nothing comes out. Why did this happen? I do not drink water unless I have to take medicine. I control my pee and keep it for up to 3 hours. I pee on dirty toilets. I eat salty foods a lot. How about you? Are you like me too? Avoid getting UTI, start by drinking lots of water always remember that bacteria like concentrated urines so if you take lots of fluid they have a less chance of harming you. Pee when you have too and make sure that the toilets are clean. They are full of germs. Women have to know how to prevent themselves from getting this infection. It's not just for you but it will benefit your children and your partner too.
Thursday, September 28. 2006
 Erectile dysfunction has many causes, one of which is cardio-vascular disease. It is not hard to see why this is. Blood flow is necessary for an erection to occur, and when blood flow is compromised, a man's erectile capacity is also compromised. But we're talking about science here and not philosophy, and in Western medicine, more concrete evidence is needed to establish the link between cardio-vascular problems and a man's erection capacity.
The findings of an Austrian research team presented earlier this year at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association may just be that concrete proof. The research focuses on the presence of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood. High homocystein levels in the blood is a sign of heart disease. According to the research, two-thirds of the test subjects who have erectile dysfunction also had a high level of homocysteine in their blood.
Monday, September 25. 2006
 Red meat (beef, specifically) doesn't have to be discarded from a teen's diet list. Teenagers are usually advised to eat only poultry and white meat as their protein supplement, believing that red beef only adds up to the caloric content of a meal, causing them to get fat. In fact, researchers from the American Dietetic Association have discovered that lean beef actually increased the amount of "heme" iron, which were nutrients readily available for bodily use. Low density lipo-protein was indeed decreased, as with the poultry diet, but unlike taking in the beef diet, it did not increase the usable iron in the body's system.
Teenagers are experiencing growth spurts--this should explain why they are in need of the ready iron. Teens who engage in sports should be more aware of the health benefits of lean beef and treat it as an essential part of their everyday diet too.
Sunday, September 24. 2006
 Depression is a mental health problem that the youth is continuously experiencing, especially adolescent women. Studies show that they are more likely to be depressed than other teenaged boys. Why do girls suffer more from depression?
As of yet there is still no certain answer as to why girls get more depressed than boys do, but medical experts say that puberty and changes in the hormones might be causing girls depression. When depression occurs, it is important to seek professional help or simply consult anyone who might be of any help in order to get rid of depression. The usual symptoms of depression that people should recognize are sudden changes in eating habits and sleep patterns, constant feeling of sadness, irritability, and suicidal thoughts or tendencies.
Saturday, September 23. 2006
 One of the most imperative changes that happen to mothers is their lifestyle. This includes the food that should be eaten and supplements that should be added to the system. Medically, a healthy mother would likely deliver healthy babies. Hence, mothers have to develop a regimen that will improve their health through proper food intake.
Dieting as a requirement for pregnant women has to be determined by doctors particularly dietricians. As a rule, agents normally taken by mothers like alcohol and nicotine should be avoided. Normal circumstances would suggest that healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are the fundamental foods to be eaten. Furthermore, food supplements as prescribed by doctors should be added to the food to further boost the health of mothers and in effect improve the health of the babies in their wombs.
Friday, September 22. 2006
Holidays are occasions for fun and merriment. But for some people, the holidays are another round of allergy misery as a whole new batch of allergens are released into the air and in the foods served during the season. If you suffer from allergies, the Christmas season might just be a bit too intense for you.
Taking out the plastic tree and decorations from a year's worth of storage might trigger your dust or mold allergies, so better take extra precautions when decorating.
All that potpourri, scented candles and perfumes on sale at the local mall could trigger an attack so be careful when shopping.
Also, be aware of your food allergies when cooking that Christmas dinner. It might give you a nasty itch, rash or something much, much worse.
Thursday, September 21. 2006
Many a bored adult has succumbed to the grips of Alzheimer's disease without knowing why. In fact our diet and lifestyle has played a role in the onset of this disease. If you believe in the concept of nature or nurture, then you will realize that not all that comes naturally to us should be embraced--although adult-oriented diseases such as Alzheimer's cannot be predetermined, it can always be considered a threat to our well-being and thus be prevented. Exercising both the body and the mind is the best measure.
Most adults think it's too late, having been used to sedentary lifestyle. By doing mental exercises you can promote healthy neurons which are the building blocks of a well-functioning brain. Exercising the body further removes the threat of many adult-related diseases such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments and arthritis. Some senior citizens have confessed that getting off the rocking chair and doing something active has changed their lives. Don't you just envy them?
Monday, September 18. 2006
Adolescence is a phase of curiosity and exploration. This is the moment when kids or teenagers thirst for more knowledge and adventure. They tend to try new things, go to many places, and reach out to other people.
Unfortunately, this learning period is also the time when they become more exposed to bad and negative influences and things such as alcoholism, drugs, and sex. Sad to say that many teenagers have already become victims of such things.
Teenagers are vulnerable. That is why parents should devote more time and attention to them. Parents should talk often with their kids in order to bring out and dicuss certain issues. Dialogues and constant advice can help a lot. By doing this, parents are able to show their children that they care. Parental love is still the strongest force in guiding and raising kids well.
Sunday, September 17. 2006
Your teens may not directly tell you to leave them alone. However, you'll realize that is what they are implying if you read between the lines. They feel that they are of age already. They also feel that they can be truly independent. They do actually have a point here. Keep in mind, though, that you can still have plenty of authority over them. Subtlety should serve as the key.
Parents can remove junk foods out of the grocery list. Your teens won't be able to say that you are abusing them. They still have the freedom to spend their money on any food that they wish to consume. It will also be a good idea to have a stock of breakfast cereals, pretzels, bagels, etc. A plastic package of celery and carrot sticks with salad dips should also be found in your refrigerator. The kids will surely consume them if there are no potato chips in sight.
A jug of lemonade is healthier than consuming cola. Incidentally, several independent tests show that the teens will drink the lemonade instead of the cola if they see a pitcher containing the juice drink. Make sure that the refrigerator has a cold drink with more water than what is suggested on the label.
Lastly, parents can talk to their teens about their favorite athletes or stars. Inform the kids that nutrition plays a big part for staying healthy and beautiful.
Saturday, September 16. 2006
Surely, you have already heard of the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
The apple is one of the most nutritious fruits around. It contains vitamins and minerals to improve your health and help you live longer lives. Because of its positive benefits for the body, it has been added into many food recipes.
One of the most popular recipes is the Apple Chutney. To make this nutritious and delicious dish, you just need 5 chopped apples, a cup of diced green onion, a pound of unrefined sugar, one and a half teaspoon of salt, one chopped lemon, half a cup of ginger, two cups of vinegar, one-fourth cup of almonds, two teaspoons of mustard seed,
Mix all these ingredients and cook using medium heat. Do this until you are able to dissolve the sugar and the mixture gets thick. After this, cool for a few minutes and put in clean containers.
Friday, September 15. 2006
Does it seem that the crick in your neck isn't going to go away? Does it hurt to move your neck after a long, hard day at work in front of the PC? If it does, or is bothering someone you care for, why not give them the gift of relaxation with the Discovery Massaging Neck Pillow?
This massaging gadget is sure to give relief to those aching, stiff muscles of your neck. Shaped like a horseshoe and designed to cradle the head and neck, the Discovery Massaging Neck Pillow vibrates to soothe those stiff, tired muscles in the neck.
Having a stiff neck, either from a wrong sleeping position or a tense project at work, is never a fun thing to experience. Thankfully, we have something like the Discovery Massaging Neck Pillow to help us get relief.
Thursday, September 14. 2006
Doctors are now determining if the Waist to Hip Ratios (WTHR) is a better way of predicting heart attacks than calculating a person's Body Mass Index (BMI). Although most medical practitioners agree that the BMI is a good indicator or predictor of possible heart attacks or disease, they are not accurate when other factors such as smoking, cholesterol and diabetes, among others, are taken into account.
Many doctors now believe that a good Waist to Hip Ratio is a better indicator of cardiac disease and that people who are apple-shaped (more abdominal fat) are at greater risk for this disease than pear-shaped (more lower body fat than abdominal) people.
A good ratio to maintain is that for women, the waist should be narrower for women, while for men, the waist should be narrower or the same as the waist.
Monday, September 11. 2006
Perhaps now is the right time to learn stress management. A recent study conducted by an Ohio State University team that studied the effects of stress on healing found out that even a short time of stressful activity can impair the healing process.
The effect on stress on healing was measured by measuring the healing rate of blisters on stressed and unstressed couples. Stressed couples were found to heal 40% slower from their blisters than couples who had no stress during the healing process.
This may lead to efforts to reduce stress on hospitalized patients in order to speed up the healing process and save money.
Sunday, September 10. 2006
Pass me that Cappuccino! If a new study is correct, I'm on my way to a healthier liver (and maybe even colon) by drinking coffee.
In a recent study, researchers have found that drinking coffee decreases the risk of developing a type of liver cancer, and may also have a similar effect on the colon as well. The rate of liver cancer development among coffee drinkers was an amazing 50% lower than those who did not.
We can now expect coffee to become the new "in" drink, no longer demonized as it once was, once these studies are confirmed.
Saturday, September 9. 2006
With the winter months already here, some of us might experience a sense of sadness and melancholy that you just can't explain. The level of this grim feeling can be compared to consulting with an expert at Amerix for a credit counseling session. Kidding aside, this glum feeling during the changes in the seasons, particularly in the winter is called Seasonal Affective Disorder or simply SAD.
No one knows why SAD happens, but it does and it is a real disorder, and is considered a form of depression. It afflicts many people during the wintertime. There are ways to alleviate this malady, such as simply going outside as much as you can or engaging in daily exercise can alleviate the symptoms, or even taking a sunny, warm vacation during the winter months can go a long way in relieving SAD.
Friday, September 8. 2006
Are you having trouble finding the right size jeans because they're all too small for you? Do you have to pay for double seats on an airline like Independence Air (on their website flyi.com)? Or is the couch getting too crowded nowadays?
If the answer to any these questions are yes, then, my friend, you just might be on the road to becoming obese. As you may not know, obesity is fast becoming a major health problem in this country. It's not just about finding clothes or eats that fit. It deals with the way your body responds to carrying all that weight and the strain it gives the body's system. Obesity may lead the way for the onset of diabetes or the development of cancer.
Aside from getting your stomach stapled, there are other ways of avoiding or treating obesity. One is by dieting. A simple enough task, but one that requires willpower to pull off. Another is by exercise, which could help, but without a proper diet, will wind up being a futile effort. If you suspect that you may be obese, then don't hesitate to consult your doctor as soon as possible. Your life may depend on it.
Friday, September 1. 2006
If you engage in any kind of sports, you realize the importance of having a limber, flexible body. Flexibility and movement are all dependent on the body's muscles and joints. Muscles can get sore, but they can heal up fairly quickly. Joints, however, are a different matter.
As we age or use our joints, they may become stiff or worn down, causing pain and immobility. This is due to the cartilage between our joints getting worn down, or as an effect of Arthritis.
Thankfully, there is a supplement out there that can help relieve or lessen the discomfort felt. Genacol is a collagen supplement that encourages collagen renewal so as to repair and rebuild joints injured by sports, age or sickness. This collagen capsule works wonders for the joints, and also for the whole body.
Thursday, August 31. 2006
With the flu season close at hand, it's a good idea to get you a flu shot and vaccinate yourself from this disease. But what if you're pregnant? Can you or should you get a flu shot, and could it risk harming you and your child?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), while saying that there exists no conclusive evidence that vaccine shorts are harmful to both mother and child recommends vaccine shots only on three conditions:
- If the vaccine is deemed not harmful to the expectant mother and child
- The threat of exposure for both mother and child is high
- The resulting exposure and infection from the disease is dangerous to both mother and child.
It's recommended that you keep yourself up to date with your vaccinations even before you get pregnant, and follow your doctor's advice regarding vaccinations.
Tuesday, August 29. 2006
Man, modern man, now relies on medicines manufactured in factories and laden with unnatural additives, the effects of which are quite suspect. While some of these medicines are indeed helpful, they may come at a high price, with side effects and complications which might be worse than the ailment they were made to cure.
An alternative to these manufactured medicines has been around for thousands, perhaps millions of years. This alternative I'm talking about refers to the various types of medicinal plants that man has seemingly forgotten to use and utilize.
These herbs and plants have been used by many cultures as a means of fighting pains, aches and sickness for many years. It's a shame that our faith in modern medicine casts a skeptical eye on the value of these plants as treatments for our ailments.
Sunday, August 27. 2006
Here's one more argument against late nights: A recent Swedish study has found that a lack of sleep may increase the chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes in men.
In a study conducted over a 22-year period, researchers found that a lack of sleep (less than 5 hours) in men may increase the likelihood of developing Type 2 Diabetes by as much as three times that of those who had regular hours of sleep. That likelihood went up by as much as 5 times for those who experienced insomnia.
It is believed that lack of sleep activates the body's stress system, making the body more prone to developing the condition. Also, it seems that sleep deprivation has an effect on the metabolism of carbohydrates in the body, thus leading to Diabetes.
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