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2007-12-11T01:33:00.000-08:00

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Power Wheelchair may be a risk?

A draft on criteria for power wheelchairs and scooters coverage, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rely on clinical guidance for determining need.

This evaluation considers the use of assistive device may be required for a disabled person, whether a simple cane or a sophisticated power wheelchair or anything in between would improve the beneficiary's ability to function within the home or a limited area. If the person is visually or mentally impaired also, the criteria further evaluates what would affect the beneficiary's ability to use the mobility equipment (power wheelchair) effectively.

According to CMS, this draft shall be helpful to Medicare contractors and clinician. This guide will ensure that beneficiaries receive the type of mobility device that will provide clinical benefits.

(With inputs from Health )

2007-09-30T07:37:00.001-07:00

Brisk morning walk: remedy for many lethal diseases

A brisk morning walk taken regularly saves us from many killer diseases. Here are some facts:

Diabetes

This disease is caused when pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin or body is unable to use it effectively. It is a silent killer, killing one person in every 10 seconds. More than 170 million people are suffering from this disease worldwide and this figure
is set to double by 2030.According to American Diabetes Association (ADA), heart disease and stroke causes about 65% of deaths in patients
with diabetes, 73% of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, 60% of lower limb amputations, kidney failure and blindness also caused
in diabetics.

Juvenile diabetes or child diabetes cases are also on rise, which is due obesity in children caused by junk food and watching TV. Diabetes also
causes impotency in men. 15 minutes of continuous brisk walking (about 2.5 to 3 KM) may significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

Heart disease

Heart disease and stroke kills about 17.5 million lives a year. Unhealthy lifestyle, bad eating habits, smoking, tension, physical inactivity etc.
are the main factors contributing the spread of this deadly disease. However, continuous brisk walking and cardio-vascular exercises
help our heart in following ways:

- Slows the rates of narrowing of the arteries of heart and brsin.

- burns excess fat, thereby reducing weight and obesity.

- reduce high blood pressure and high blood glucose.

Arthritis

Genetically women are more prone to arthritis, which is of two types: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is seven times more likely to occire in women than men, but the Osteoporosis is most common.Osteoarthritis causes pain
in both knees and rheumatoid arthritis affects multiple joints and morning stiffness, especially in fingers. However,
regular walking may provide relief in all these ailments.

High Blood Pressure

High B.P. / Hypertension is also a silent killer. This can cause heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness etc.
Medicines prescribed for controlling high B.P. also have side effects like irregular heart beat, impotence, depression,

sleeping problem. headache, dizziness, skin rashes etc. But brisk walking helps controlling the high B.P.

Insomnia

Insomnia is also a common problem.This causes depressed mood, diurnal variation, agitated mood, loss of attention, reaction time of brain, memory, motivation and weight loss are caused by hypersomnia.
Regular brisk walking helps in this disease also.

Never skip your breakfast

2007-09-30T07:35:00.000-07:00

'Breakfast' the first meal of the day absolutely necessary for staying healthy and fit. This is benefitial for our body in many ways:

- Breakfast provides necessary glucose for our brain, which keeps it fit and alert.

- Breakfast provides essential nutrients and vitamins, which keep us energetic for entire day.

- Breakfast is essential for keeping our memory sharp.

- Taking healthy breakfast regularly maintains the level of cholesterol in our body.

- Breakfast keeps metabolism of the body at higher rate, which controls deposition of excess fat.

2007-09-30T05:08:00.000-07:00

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Tips to quit eating junk food !

It has been established through researches that the junk food is main contributer to cause Obesity which causes about 300,000 deaths in the U.S. In fact, researchers have found that there is a direct relationship between the number of fast food restaurants located in an area and obesity rates.

The habit of eating junk food is so ingrained in our nature that it is next to impossible avoid it. However here are few strategies to do so;

1. Try to do your shopping every week so that you always have fresh food items stocked in your home. This shall help in avoiding taking fast food due to non-availability of fresh food. Try to go for regular shopping of groceries on same day of week.

2. Make an estimate of your regular food requirement for whole week and prepare a list accordingly before going for shopping.

3. Eat 6 small meals instead of 3 large ones. Take snacks of healthy foods such as a fat burning apple, protein packed, metabolism raising light salad with boiled eggs and flaxseed oil dressing.

4. Try to develop cooking as your hobby and join a cookery class. There are often many community classes that you can enrol in inexpensively to learn how to prepare interesting food. Many times we are tempted to take fast food because we don't know to prepare good regular food.

5. Unplug the TV at the point every time you switch it off. It is less likely to sit there and watch it aimlessly if you have to make a conscious effort to turn it on every time. Particularly around 6-8 pm when the junk food restaurants advertise the most, watch a DVD during these times. A recent review of childhood obesity research, has found that the amount of time spent watching TV has a direct affect on obesity.

6. Try this recipe when you are feeling urge to have junk food or a smoke.

2 eggs beaten
1 Chopped lean bacon rasher - no fat.
1 chopped canned tomato
1/4 cup soy milk/low fat milk
1 finely chopped leaf spinach/frozen spinach
Sprinkling of low fat cheese

Mix ingredients together in mixing bowl. Transfer into a microwave resistant bowl and cook on high for 2 minutes or until eggs have solidified. Eat with a low GI bread. It can be a filling snack or light dinner/lunch.

7. Avoid the restaurants having all-you-can-eat option. These restaurants encourage people to over eat. Researchers found that 20% of weight gain among University freshers may be attributed to their eating in the all-you-can-eat student dining halls.

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2007-09-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

Anti-fungal medication may cause hallucinations

According to a report presented at the 47th annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, an ant-ifungal drug, Voriconazole
(sold under the trade name of Vfend), used for intravenous treatment of fungus induced allergies, may cause various neurological side effects, including
auditory and visual hallucinations. The report has cautioned Physicians, nurses and other health care providers about the side effects of using Vfend.

Painkillers may worsen enlarged prostate

2007-09-23T07:38:00.000-07:00

Painkillers like Ibuprofen and Naproxen may hurt the function of man's prostate. A report published recently in Harvard Men's Health watch
suggests that common painkillers drugs, known as Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID),may lower the risk of developing an enlarged prostate
and worsen urinary symptoms in men who already have symptoms.In fact, most commonly used cold and allergy remedies may worsen the BPH symptoms.
Another study in Netherlands has also indicated that NSAIDs may be the another reason behind worsening of BPH.

Calcium Facts

2007-09-23T07:31:00.000-07:00

Calcium is a necessary nutrient for our body. Here are some facts about Calcium:

1. Calcium provides strength to our bones and muscles.

2. Calcium is required for providing tightness to body muscles and signal transmission in nerves.

3. It helps in absorption of Vitamin B12 (Happy vitamin).

4. Saves from weakness and bleeding gums.

5. Low quantity of calcium in the body may lead to pulling of muscles.

6. It regulates clotting of blood.

7. Controls blood pressure and keeps teeth and bones strong.

8. Helps in absorption of Iron.

9. It is essential for proper functioning of cardio-vascular muscles.

10. Helps in cell structure.

11. Non-veg food increase absorption of calcium in the body.

12. Foods having excess protine reduce absorption of calcium.

13. Exercise reduce the level of calcium in the body. So avoid exercise, when feeling weak.

14. Calcium is deposited in the bones only, therefore exercise is essential. Muscles get tight by avoiding exercise,
which leads to spoiling of bone structure and reduction of calcium storage capacity.

15. Calcium is mainly found in white foods like milk, meat etc. and leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli etc.

Laughter is the best medicine

2007-09-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

This is an old adage, now verified by scientists as well. It has been found through research that during laughter, our body release
endorphene hormone. This hormone act as a natural pain killer and induce a feeling of joy. To get full quota of this hormone,
one should laugh at least for 15 minutes a day.Laughter has following benefits:

- Laughter increases flow of oxygen in the body.

- Increases brain's capacity of learning and power.

- Saves us from tension.

- Increase flexibility of muscles.

- Increases alertness of brain.

- Induces a freshness and feel goodness.

- Improves blood circulation.

- Laughter provides exercise of face muscles and increase flexibility of joints.

- Reduces risk of heart disease.

Laughter yoga is a form of laughter therapy.Breathing, stretching tachnique and laughter exercises form part of laughter yoga therapy.
So to keepyourself fit, laught thoroughly for at least 15 minutes daily.

2007-09-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

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Chikungunya

The word 'Chikungunya' has originated from a Makonde word meaning "that which bends up". This so because of the stooped posture that develops due to the arthritic symptoms of the disease.

It is also called the Buggy Creek virus, found mainly in Africa and some parts of Asia.

First outbreak of this disease was reported in the Makonde plateau, which is situated along the border of Tanzania and Mozambique.

Chikungunya is caused by a viral infection and transmitted to humans through bite of mosquitoes infected with the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV).

Symptoms of thi disease include headache, fever,fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, rashes, joint pains etc. In its acute form, this infection continues from a few days to a couple of weeks, with joint pain and fatigue.

Sometimes this infection does not cause fever and called 'Silent chikungunya'. Silent Chikungunya doesn't require treatment.

Like malaria, this infection also propogate through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes become infected when they bite a patient of CHIKV.

Presently no vaccine is available for CHIKV and no specific anti-viral treatment is prescribed for Chikungunya. However, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Naproxen are prescribed for relief. Aspirin should be avoided during treatment of CHIKV.

To prevent this infection, mosquito bites should be avoided by using nets, covering maximum portion of body with clothings and using mosquito repellents.

All about Triglycerides

2007-09-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

According to American Heart Association, high level off triglycerides in the blood is not good.Here are some facts about this fatty acid:

1. Level of triglyceride in the blood is dependent on the physical activity. This level will come down with increased exercise like walking, cycling, jogging,swimming etc.

2. Alcoh0l has adverse effects on triglyceride level. Even a small quantity of alcohol increases the level of triglycerides.

3. To reduce its level, one should avoid saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol in the diet.

4. Release of triglycerides from fat tissues into the blood is controlled by hormones, to provide energy between the meals.

5. Fat or calories taken during the meals and not consumed immediately by the body are converted into the triglycerides and stored in fat cells.

6. Improper treatment of diabetes also raises the level of triglycerides in the blood.

7. High level of triglycerides in the blood has a link with the occurrence of coronary artery disease.

8. Triglycerides are the chemical form of fat in the body.

Computer induced Eye strain

2007-09-22T10:24:00.000-07:00

Eye strain and other such visual problems may be caused by overusing the muscles of eyes. Eye strain may occur in any eye muscle, if held in one position for a long period of time.

Eye strain may be caused by activities like reading, watching television, or staring at the computer.

Some occupations such as dressmaking, designers, or computer engineers require lots of staring and this may cause eye strain. Occupations like medical students, lawyers, scientists, and researchers which involve a lot of reading are prone to cause eye strain.
Eye strain is caused when the muscles of your inner eye tightens and irritates your eyes, making you feel very uncomfortable. It is better to give a five-minute break to your eyes from time to time during eye straining activities.

Eye strain may be caused by improper lighting, excessive glaring at the computer screen, bad position of the computer screen, or difficulty reading copy material.

Symptoms of Eye strain may include pain and burning in and behind the eyes, headache and eye fatigue. Blurred vision, dry eyes, itching eyes, and burning eyes.

Always consult a qualified eye doctor when you experience such symptoms to prevent possible damage and to learn eye exercises.

To avoid eye strain while working on the computer, adjust the contrast of your monitor to high. Also try to reposition your screen to avoid glare.

When outdoors, wear good sunglasses to avoid glare from sunlight.

You may try to arrange your work station so the lighting will not hurt your eyes. Vision breaks are also recommended, so is changing your eye focus once in a while to relax the eye muscles.

Eye exercises such as rolling the eyes and tightly closing the eye are good to avoid eye strain.

Always keep the screen of computer clean and streak-free.

(With inputs from Health )

2007-09-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

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Mesothelioma Sarcoma

Mesothelioma sarcoma has been seen in two forms tumors, one of which is benign (non-cancerous) and other is malignant (cancerous), the latter is more common and dangerous. Mesothelioma has dangerous potential to spread to other parts of the body.

There are three different types of Mesothelioma:

1. Ephitheliod:

It affects the membranous tissue covering the internal organs and surfaces of the body. Majority of the mesothelioma cases occurring today belong to this type, but it has the best prognosis or chances of survival or treatment.

2. Sarcomatoid:

It is also known as mesothelioma sarcoma. It affects the supportive tissues like bones, muscles, cartilages and fats. About 7% to 20% of mesothelioma cases are of this type.

3. Mixed/Biphasic:

20% to 35% of mesothelioma cases are of this type. It exhibits symptoms of both the above two types.

The mode of treatment is same for all the types.

Classification of Mesothelioma as per physical aspects:

Mesothelioma affecting the chest cavity is called pleural mesothelioma and approximately three fourths of the total cases belong to this catagory.

About 10% to 20% mesothelioma cases are of Peritoneal mesothelioma type, which affect the abdomen.

Another type of Mesothelioma affects the covering of the testicles, which is in fact an out- pouching of peritoneum into the scrotum. But this is a rare form. Similarly, Pericardial Mesothelioma, affecting the cavities of the heart are also very rare.

Only United States sees about 2000 to 3000 new cases of mesothelioma every year. Most of the patients of Mesothelioma are from the age group of 50 years and above and majority of them being in their seventies.

This is mainly due to their exposure to asbestos in the 1940s and 1950s or even earlier. Exposure victims of later year's i.e.1970s and 1980s are yet to be diagnosed. Men are 3-5 times more susceptible than females. This may be due to lesser involvement of women in construction works. On the basis of racial origins, it is more common among the Caucasians than African Americans.

Though the mesothelioma sarcoma cases are rare, they are extremely dangerous, as patients diagnosed with the disease are mostly in their last and critical stages, making their treatment more difficult. The survival time ranges from one to two years. However,with developments in medical technology, chances of mesothelioma treatment and recovery are increasing.

As per law of US, patients suffering from mesothelioma sarcoma can file lawsuits for seeking compensation against the companies responsible for asbestos exposure.

(With inputs from Health )

10 tips for good health

2007-09-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

1. Take part in outdoor activities like hiking, biking, mountain biking, walking, throwing Frisbees, doing squats and lungs in sand, surfing etc.

2. Do some group exercise like rock climbing, canoeing, bowling, yoga, tennis, salsa dancing etc.

3. Learn some skilled activities like in-line skating, golf, cross country skiing, ballroom dancing etc.

4. Clean out your pantry of processed and junk food. Take organic cereals, fruits, vegetables instead of cookies and crackers.

5. Eat bright colored fruits and vegetables like pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot and beans which have plenty of anti-oxidents.

6. Inculcate better eating habits in your children and keep only healthy foods in their lunch boxes.

7. Keep a list of your medical problems and medications you are taking. Always keep your doctor's name and numbers with you.

8. Keep track of your allergies and regularly visit your doctor for prevention.

9. Don't rely on scales instead the size of your waist is a better indicator of the state of your health.

10. Get enough sleep. A good night's sleep prevents / cures many ailments.

Child depression

2007-09-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is a harsh reality of modern times. Today's children also face pressures due to various reasons like nuclear families,
loneliness, academic pressure, parental conflicts, loss of a dear one, physical or sexual abuse etc. However, most parents
avoid consulting a psychiatrist or counsellor in case of child depression, which may prove costly for development of child, or
in some cases may lead do suicide by child.

Therefore, look out for the following symptoms in your child and immediately consult a psychiatrist or counsellor, if child
is showing these:

- persistent sadness.

- Hopelessness, irritability and agitated behavior.

- withdrawal from family, friends, playing, toys or even from their once favorite activities.

- decrease in academic performance, skipping school.

- inability to concentrate, indecisive, forgetful and distracted.

- low sef esteem and guilty feeling.

2007-09-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

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Chair Yoga

It is only a myth that Yoga is only for the fit and young. Anyone can practice Yoga, at any age, but may have to select different asanas or postures according to the condition of body.

Selecting the optimum exercise routine is required for all of us, to stay in shape. As we grow older, our joints wear, as our bodies take a lifetime of stress, tumbles, and injuries and we look for low-impact fitness solutions, due to excessive wear in our joints.

Low-impact exercise philosophy

No pain- No gain, slogan is certainly a short-term thinking. To attain longevity, we need to receive maximum benefits from a health maintenance program, without abusing or unnecessarily wearing, any of our body parts out.

It is always preferable to intelligently exercise the body, than to work the body hard running with a risk of injury. An old adage correctly says "To injure oneself, hardcore exercising is the purest form". Anyway, isn't the purpose of exercise to improve or maintain your health?

Some blame that genetics plays a role in development of ailments as certain body parts wear out faster within particular families. You might have noticed that within some families joint problem may persist across the generations.

So, the one solution may be to try a Yoga class because it is a low-impact exercise form. Chair Yoga develops or maintains circulation, flexibility and strength of body, with very low impact. It is a complete health maintenance exercise program.

Chair Yoga is suitable for persons having a huge variety of ailments. Many take Chair Yoga classes for physical rehabilitation, and to maintain overall health.

Chair Yoga classes also provide means of socializing for seniors, which is very important for keeping them emotionally afloat. In fact Chair Yoga has become one of many activities like dancing, Tai Chi, various exercise programs, crafts, card games etc., in the average senior center.

What is Chair Yoga

It is known by a variety of names and is usually mixed with other forms of exercise like weight resistance, low-impact aerobics, Chair Pilates, and Tai Chi.

Some other names given to Chair Yoga classes are Stretch, Stretch and Tone, Senior Yoga, Wellness, and Senior Fitness.

Chair Yoga is specially useful for disabled or infirm persons and many nursing homes, physical rehabilitation units, and adult day care centers organize these classes. The workouts in these classes are restricted to sitting in your chair, but the same mental and physical health benefits apply to all of us.

Thus, start Chair Yoga classes to gain the rewards of good health.
(With inputs from Health )

Tips to control blood pressure

2007-09-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

- The best way to control blood pressure is to lead a healthy life style.

- Take enough water, about 10-12 glasses a day. Start by taking 2-3 glasses when you leave the
bed in morning. Do not take water during meals.

- Avod alcohol, caffeine and tobacco.

- Quit smoking by reducing one cigarrate each day,

- Identify causes of tension and deal with them calmly.

- Do yoga and maditation daily and control your weight.

- Maintain your sleeping time and take adequate sleep daily.

- Have a good hearty laugh at least thrice a day. This has positive effect on mind and body.

- Eat fruits and vegetables rich in potassium,magnesium and calcium like banana, tomato,
potato,dried apricots, oranges, nuts, seeds, dried beans and peas.

- Reduce intake of salt, caffeine and sugar.

2007-09-04T10:14:00.000-07:00

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Asthma facts

- Preservatives and coloring agents in the food may trigger acute asthma attacks.

- Routine allergy testing may not be helpful.

- Dust mites are most common trigger. Keep your surroundings clean by using vacuum cleaners, anti-dust mite spray, hypoallergenic pillow covers etc. Patient should avoid dusting.

- Avoid pets.

- Avoid body powders, perfumes, foundations and deodorants.

- Avoid aspirin and other pain-killers, if one is found sensitive to these.

- Avoid smoke from cigarette, vehicles etc. and air pollution.

- Acidity and regurgitation ( gastro esophagal reflux disorder) of food caused by too much spicy

food, over eating,lying down immediately after eting food may also trigger asthma.

- Yoga has very good asanas to help contain asthma.

Keep your heart healhty

2007-09-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

Heart is very important organ of our body. It beats continuously for about 1 million times in a day. It pumps 5-6 liters of blood every minute. It works about 20 times more during hardcore physical activities. To keep your heart healthy a cardio-vascular exercise plan is necessary which should target burning of 900-1200 calories extra per week. Here are few suggestions:

Walking

It can be done any time. Walking burns 300 calories per hour.

Gradient Walking

Walking on gradient or ramp like hills etc burns 400 calories per hour.

Swimming

Swimming burns 400 calories per hour.

Cycling

It takes about 350 calories per hour.

Sports

Sports like tennis, squash, badminton etc. burn 400 calories per hour.

Speed jogging/skipping

Do skipping for 2 minutes or jog for 3 minutes, then stop for few minutes then repeat the cycle for 25 minutes. It burns about 300 calories.

Running

Running burns 400 calories per hour.

Punching/kicking

Punching on punching bags or kicking burn 400 calories per hour.

Dance

Dancing burn 300 calories per hour.

Avoid smoking,obesity, stress, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol for your heart's sake. Keep exercising regularly.

Iron deficiency and its cure

2007-09-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

Continuous weakness, yellowish and glow-less face, irritable behaviour, drowsiness etc. may be the symptoms of the iron deficiency in the body. In such cases immediately consult your Doctor.
Iron deficiency (anemia) may be caused by improper food habits, blood loss, mal-absorption sindrome and genetic causes.

Anemia may cause reduction of oxygen level in the body which effects the heart. This may lead to enlargement of heart and breathing problems. This may cause congestive heart failure. it affects physical and mental development of children.

Anemia is more prevalant in women hence they must take special care. Blood loss during manstruation periods can be replenished through balanced diet. Iron suppliments may be needed during heavy bleeding. As per WHO, a healthy lady needs 40 mg of extra iron during pregnency and brest feeding.

Iron suppliments should always by taken under doctor's supervision otherwise you may contract hemochromatosis disease which harms the lever.

Iron rich foods:

1. Gram, rice, barley, sunflower seeds, wheat, spinach, cawliflower, beat root, raddish, papaye, mango, pomigranate and banana.
2. Organ meat, red meat, dry fish, tuna etc.
3. Dried vegitable powder and extracts, dendeleon,horsetail and other herbs.

2007-09-01T10:28:00.000-07:00

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Ten magical herbs

Herbal treatment is as old as mankind itself. It is still used many countries like India as alternative / herbal / home remedies.
Here are 10 most popular and important herbs having great medicinal qualities:

1. Termeric

Termeric is having carcumin,which is anti-inflamatory in nature and helpful in treatment of arthritic, colon cancer, alzheimer and other diseases.

2. Cinnamon

It is useful for reducing blood sugar and colestrol. A study in Germany has established that blood sugar level can be reduced upto 10% by taking cinnamon extract daily.

3. Rose marry

Rose marry is helpful in prevention of tumors.

4. Ginger

It is used in prevention of nausea and indigestion. Ginger contains anti-oxidents which reduce effect of ceritonin which is produced in brain and stomach during nausea. Ginger is also helpful in high blood pressure, arthritic and cancer. It controls blood flow in the body and helpful in the treatment of cancer in overy.

5. Holy besil (Tulsi)

It is a special Indian herb having very special theraputic qualities. Tea made of its leaves is helpful in controlling headache,indigestion and even tumors. This tea stops blood supply to th tumors and reduce its size. A special tea is recommended for treatment of breast cancer: boil 10-15 leaves of holy basil in 2 cups of water for about 5-7 minutes then filter the mixture and drink while hot.

6. Saint John's wart

This is useful in tension and depression. It contains melatonin hormon which regulates the sleeping and waking up process of body But consult your Doctor before taking this herb.

7. Garlic

Garlic is very effective in prevention of overian and other cancers. It is also effective in reduction of high B.P., colestrol and improves cardiovascular system.Garlic contains about 70 types of phytochemicals. It is also effective in case of stroke, artery blockages and joint pain. It is more effective when taken in crushed form.

8. Endrographius

Helpful in prevention of cold and other such infections, loss of sleep and tiredness.

9. Seabuckthorn

Effective in reducing wetness of vagina.

10. Coodjoo

Helpful in controlling habit of excessive drinking of alcohol.

2007-08-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

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Onion has many qualities

Onion not only enhance the flavor of any food but it has a lot to offer for your health as well. It has very low calories, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, folic acid and many more nutrients.

Onion has large quantities of quarcetin which is double than the tea and triple than apple. Quarcetin is an anti-oxident which saves body cells from damage and helpful in saving us from cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts and other diseases. It also possesses qualities of reducing high blood pressure, colestrol and stopping formation of blood clots. So take enough onion regulary to stay healthy.

2007-08-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

Spa Treatment

Spa is a treatment for getting beauty and fitness together. Many health related problems are treated in a Spa besides beauty care.
If you want to mitigate tiredness,get relaxed, want to look beautiful and remain fit then go to a Spa. Following treatments are provided in a Spa:

- Treatments for making your skin soft and fresh.

- Mitigate tiredness induced by work pressures:
Treatments like tranquil estate walk and yoga etc. are given for this purpose.

- To tone your body and get back the right shape of body:
Body of women get out of shape due to deposition of fat and pregnancy. Spa helps in getting
back the right body shape by providing serene ambient, chocolate massage and many other
treatments.

- Brake from modern lifestyle:
Spa offers many benefits for the people who like to attend parties frequently, drink a lot and
take junk food. Many types of treatments and massages are provided in Spas for weight loss,
quiting habits of eating junk foods and excessive drinking.

- Helps save from seasonal disorders be offering various kind of cures.

2007-08-18T08:39:00.000-07:00

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How To Gain Weight

To gain weight one has to start with changing the eating habits and should follow a routine. To get the immediate results, eating times should be set to a specific time during the day and protein boost should also be taken along with the food. Here is a sample program for quickly getting your protein and generally increasing food intake. However, it doesn't require the traditional sit down 6+ a day to eat 30 chicken breasts and spend all day cooking. In today's fast life, we need food and need it fast. Try this program on for size and notice the size you just might see.
Meal 1 - 7:00am
- 1 packet of a meal replacement along with 16 ounces of skimmed milk
- 1 serving of whole grain cereal
- 1 cup of non/low-fat yogurt
- 1 piece of fruit

Meal 2 - 9:00am
- 1 serving of whey protein mixed in 10 ounces of water
- 1 large apple

Meal 3 -12:00pm
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 1 serving of brown rice
- 1 cup of low-fat yogurt
- 1 serving of whey protein

Meal 4 - 3:00pm
- 1 packet of a meal replacement with 16 ounces of water and 5-10 grams of L-Glutamine
- 1 large banana
- Pre-Workout
- 1 workout bar of your choice (preferably some carbs and 20+ grams of protein)

Meal 5 - 6:00pm (Post-workout)
- 1 serving of whey protein combined with 1.5 gram serving of Creatine mixed in kool-aid. (This is an important meal and is meant for an insulin spike at just the right time to increase creatine and amino acid uptake by the muscle cells).

Meal 6 -7:00pm
- 8 to 10 ounces of a lean round or flank steak
- 1 serving of rice
- 1 medium baked potato
- 1 large green salad

Meal 7 - 10:00pm
- 1 packet of a meal replacement with 16 ounces of skimmed milk
- 1 large banana
- 3 to 5 grams of L-Glutamine

By following above simple diet plan, you will be significantly increasing the protein uptake. However, water consumption must also be increased accordingly. Cases have been seen having some significant weight gains from this program. Many people follow a hardcore workouts regime but intake of nutrition doesn't match. By putting our eating times to a set schedule, we also shall feel better during the day and be even more ready to tackle heavy workout later in the day.

So, if you want to increase your weight, try above program.

Good luck,
(With inputs from Health )

Probiotics

2007-08-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

Probiotics are the good bacteria that help keep the natural balance of organisms in the intestines. Probiotics has been consumed in Europe for hundreds of years but are just now catching on in the United States as a dietary supplement. The largest group of probiotic bacteria in the intestine is lactic acid bacteria of which Lactobacillus acidophilus is probably the best known member and found in yogurt.

Probiotics are beneficial for curing...

Diarrhea

The most common use for probiotics is for the prevention of diarrhea caused by antibiotics. Antibiotics tend to kill all bacteria, even the good kind. This can sometimes allow the harmful bacteria to multiply which leads to diarrhea.

Allergies

Probiotics may assist in alleviating atopic eczema. The exact cause of eczema is not known but there are various theories, some linking it to an allergic reaction to milk and other foods.

Respiratory infections

Studies indicate that children who drank milk with Lactobacillus GG (GG is a particular strain of probiotics discovered by Dr. Sherwood Gorbach and Barry Goldin) had fewer instances of respiratory infections.

Urinary and vaginal infections

Studies suggest that yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus may boost immune cells that help protect the urinary tract and reduce vaginal infections.

Cancer

Prebiotics may help prevent cancerous changes in the large intestine. Preventing these changes might help protect the body against colon cancer.

Sources of Probiotics

Probiotics are found in certain foods such as yogurt or supplements. Many yogurts contain the live cultures but check the label to make sure it says 'live' or 'active'. The closer the yogurt is to the expiration date, the less of the live culture will remain active.

Probiotics may also be got through supplements, which are available in the form of capsules, powders and liquids. All are available at most health food stores. Check the label for the number of live cells. They should have no less than one billion live cells per dosage. Selection of strain of bacteria is also important. Studies show that some strains may work better than other strains. Some of the bacteria with positive results include Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus johnsonii, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus reuteri, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium longum.

Be careful while buying

Be aware that probiotics are classified as dietary supplements, which means they are not regulated by the government. You cannot always be sure of exactly what you are getting. Some independent study found that 8 out of 25 probiotic supplements contained less than the minimum one billion live cells claimed on the label. Stick with brands you trust or ask your health store clerk for a recommended brand.

(With inputs from Health )

2007-08-04T08:34:00.000-07:00

Jogging has many benefits

Early morning jogging brings many benefits for your body. It provides freshness for whole day.
If Jogging has been taken up routinely, it brings many benefits to your body.

- Jogging enhances working capacity of the body.
- Jogging burns extra fat of the body thereby reducing weight.
- Jogging improves metabolism and digestion system.
- Jogging strengthen muscles of legs, hips and back.
- People doing jogging routinely, sleep well in the night.
- Jogging improves blood circulation and beneficial for heart and lungs.

2007-07-29T04:34:00.000-07:00

Health Fashion Work at home Cuisine

Tomato soup enhances male fertility

A study has found that male fertility may be enhanced by taking a bowl of tomato soup daily.

Tomato has an element named lycopene which gives bright red color to a tomato. It has been found that this element may turn a sperm into the super sperm.

The report of above study conducted by researchers of University of Portsmouth has been published in British Journal of Urology. During this study, six healthy males of about 42 years age were selected and 400 grams of tomato soup was given to them daily for two weeks. It was
found after two weeks that the level of lycopene in the semen of these men was increased by 7 to 12 percent. The level of lycopene in the sperm of a male is directly linked with fertility. However, further studies are being coducted to know that whether tomato soup has similar effect on the men having no sperms at all. It is not yet known that which part of lycopene is responsible for such behaviour. It is assumed that being an anti-oxident, lycopene is responsible
for purging toxines from the body which may have some effect on the fertility.

Pregnency and Folic acid

2007-07-29T04:25:00.000-07:00

Folic acid saves a pragnent lady from many health problems. It is always advised to take sufficient dose of Folic acid right since begining of pregnency.

Folic acid is a form of vitamin B9. This is found in coliflower, spinach, green vegetables, orange juice and some grains. It has been established from researches that The risk of deformity of neural tube of unborn baby is reduced by 70% by taking 0.4 mg of Folic acid daily before and during pregnency. Neural tube of baby is responsible for development of brain and spinal cord.

If there is a deficiency of Folic acid in the body, then neural tubes may be damaged within first 28 days of pregnency. Normally women doesn't get to know about the pregnency in such an early stage. Therefore, it is all the more importent totake enough quantity of Folic acid one month befor the pregnency to three months after the pregnency.

It is important to take enough quantity of whole grains,pasta, rice, green vegetables etc besides Folic acid suppliments. The dose of Folic acid suppliments should be taken under medical supervision.

Fat people have more risk of asthema

Normally it is assumed that Fat people have high risk of diabetes and cardiac problems. But some studies have found that it may cause asthema also.

A study has been conducted by a team of researchers of US National Jewish Medical and Research Center and University of Colorado by studieng the 7 group case study reports of about 3.3 million patients.During this study, it has been found that high weight people are about
twice as much prone to asthema than the people with normal body weight.

Researchers kept people with body mass index (BMI) of 25 or less in normal weight group, people with BMI between 25 - 30 in overweight group and people with BMI in excess of 30 in highly overweight group. It has been found in the study of reports of patients of all 3 catagories, that number of asthema patient is about 1.5 times higher in the over weight catagory and about 2 times higher in highly overweight catagory than the normale weight catagory.

Asthema is breathing disorder and its treatment is very difficult. The patients of asthema feel trouble in breathing, sound during breathing, cough and stiffness in the chest. This problem is increased during morning and night time.

Viral Fever

2007-07-29T04:18:00.000-07:00

Viral Fever is caused by infection by virus. This can attack to anybody of any age, any where. This reach from one person to other in many cases.Normally it is not fatal, but in some cases it may become serious.

Cause

Inmost of the cases, this is caused by virus floating in the air. These virus go directly inside the body through breathing. Unhygienic food and water may also cause such infections. In some of the cases, sexual activity may also cause these infections. This infection may remain effective from few days to few weeks. In certain body conditions, this infection may remain multiplying in the body and medical treatment is necessary in such cases. Some times, fever may disappear but viral activity in the body may remain increasing. Infection in such case become serious and medical treatment in such must be taken.

Symptoms

- Tiredness, body-ache, muscles and joint pain
- Headache
- Reddening of eyes
- Skin rashes
- High or low fever
- Cough
- Nasal discharge or nasal blocking
- Vomiting / diarhoa /pneumonia etc.

Treatment

Treatment of viral fever is taken on the basis of symptoms. No lab testing is normally required in such cases. Anti-pyoretic and analgesic medicines are normally administered normally in viral fever. Patient is advised to take complete rest and take more liquids. Nasal spray, drops or other medicines are also given. Antibiotic is normally given in serious cases only.

Prevention

No vaccine is presently available for viral fever. However some precautions may be taken to save you from this disease.

- Maintain hygiene
- Avoid crowdy places
- Don't share personal use items like towel, bed, clothings, hanky etc.
- Use freshly cooked food only.
- Use clean filtered ( or boiled) water only.

2007-07-22T07:45:00.000-07:00

Health Fashion

A glass apple juice a day keeps asthema away.

New studies have indicated that taking a glass of apple juice may reduce risk of asthema in children by about 50%.
It has also been discovered that these benefits of apple are available from apple juice only, not from whole apple.
A study involving 2,700 students of primary school children has been conducted by a team of researchers from National Heart & Ling Institute, London.
This institute is situated in Imperial college, London and the team of researchers was led by Professor Peter Berny.

It was observed during the study that the danger of developing asthema was about 50% lesser in the children who took at least one glass of apple juice daily than the children who didn't took apple juice.
The team of researchers was further astonished by the fact that these benefits were not observed in the children taking whole apple or banana fruits. According to Professor Berny, thee reason of this strange finding may be
because digestion of juice is easier in children without losing necessary nutrients in the process. About the daily quantity of apple juice, Professor Berny says that according to our study, a glass of apple juice daily is optimum quantity. However,
if children take more juice, that also would provide the same benefits.

Cures for your skin

2007-07-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

Cure for dry skin

If your skin is dry and rough and having hard hairs and you feel tiredness, you might be having thyroid problem. Consult you doctor immediately. However, if your skin normally remains rough eat plenty of vegetables and items full of omega-3 like oily fishes, linseeds and flex oil.

Cure for itching of skin

Take food full of vitamin B. Items like eggs, lentils, nuts and whole grains are very good sources of vitamin B. Vitamin B helps improving blood circulation which automatically cures itching problem.

Cure for oily skin

Avoid junk food, biscuits, cakes etc. Use olive oil instead of butter.

Acne cure

Take nut, cashew, fresh tuna, sunflower seeds, walnuts etc. Take food full of vitamin E. This shall cure acne automatically.

Get Young and Glowing Skin Forever

2007-07-21T08:32:00.000-07:00

People use many types of beauty products to get great looks. Though these products enhance your beauty for some time, internal health of skin is a must for getting eternal beauty. Here are easy tips to get your skin glowing forever.
Balanced and nutritious diet is the key to get a glowing beautiful skin. If you include following things in your diet, your skin shall get necessary nourishment to become baby soft, free from dark spots and young for a very long time.

For firm and soft skin...

Take fruits and vegetables having high content of vitamin C like blueberry, broccoli, guava, kiwi, orange, papaya, strawberry etc. These fruits provide cologne, which makes your skin healthy and soft. If you do not include these types of fruits and vegetables having high vitamin C content, your skin may start aging and become loose is a younger age.

To stop wrinkles...

Take plenty of food items full of vitamin E. Avocado, almonds, hazelnut, pine nut and sunflower seeds are good source of vitamin E. Vitamin E saves your skin from damages inflicted by sunlight and controls formation of wrinkles in a early age.

For smoother skin...

Take food items full of sulfur. Sulfur makes your skin smooth. It is found in large quantities in garlic and onions. You may take these items raw or cooked , as you wish.

To repair the skin damage...

Take food full of Zinc. Diet full of Zinc keeps your skin softer for a longer period by repairing the damages. If you are taking fiber rich diet in larger quantities, the content of Zinc shall get reduced in the body. But do not reduce intake of fiber die to this. To replenish the depleted Zinc amount, take another 12 mg of Zinc which is found in largest quantities in pumpkin seeds and oysters.

Keep your skin toned...

Iron is very good for toning of skin. To keep your skin toned take sesame sees and whole grains daily. Skin loses its glow due to depletion of iron from the body. About 15mg of iron per day is required to keep your skin glowing.

For healthy skin...

Take plenty of water daily. Water re-hydrates your body . Take about 8 glasses of water daily. You may include other liquids like tea, coffee, juices etc. in this daily quota of water intake. However, plain water is more beneficial for the skin.

Get glowing skin...

Omega 3 and omega 6 are essential fatty acids. These are helpful for retaining glow of you skin for a longer time. Omega 3 is found in oily fishes, linseeds, flex oil etc and omega 6 is found in sunflower and corn oil.

Maintenance of skin...

Take diet full of vitamin A. Vitamin A is helpful in keeping your skin maintained. It is helpful in formation of new skin sells by removing dead cells. You may get plenty of vitamin A from lever, eggs, milk and oily fishes. Skin becomes dull in the absence of vitamin A.

So, include above food items in your daily diet and watch their magic on your skin within six weeks.

Food poisoning

2007-07-07T21:03:00.000-07:00

Food poisoning is caused by contaminated food having toxins, bacteria, virus, microorganism etc. which may have crept in due to faulty cooking or unhygienic storage. The common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, belching, flatulence and abdominal pain.

Primary steps till consulting the Doctor

- Restrict intake of solids completely.
- Take plenty of fluids, especially electrolyte powder dissolved in water or simply water having salt
and sugar.
- If possible, take coconut water, fresh lime water, very light tea, clear soups etc.
- If nausea and vomiting has stopped and fluids have been tolerated, start taking well cooked light semisolid foods.
- Avoid milk incase of diarrohea.
- If conditipon doesn't improves, contact your Doctor immediately.

To prevent food poisoning:

- Always keep and take f0od in hygienic conditions, wash your hands before taking/cooking food.
- Keep kitchen and utensils clean.
- Thoroughly wash/clean raw foodstuff before cooking and keep raw food separately from ready to eat food.
- Cook food, especially meat thoroughly. Food should be cooked at 140 to 180 degree Fahrenheit to destroy harmful bacteria.
- Perishable foodstuff must be frozen thoroughly to avoid growth of microorganisms/toxins.
- Cook food immediately after defrosting.
- Don't keep reheated foods beyond two hours.
- Never take any food, if you are uneasy of in doubt about condition of food.
- If eating out, prefer grilled, boiled, poached, steamed or stir fried foods.
Consult your Doctor in case of any abnormal thing still persisting with you.

2007-07-07T09:13:00.000-07:00

Always visit your Doctor when you feel...

1. Intense pain in shoulder or neck
Such pain may be due to heart attack in men. However, this risk is lesser in women. Therefore, consul your Doctor when intense pain is felt in shoulder, neck, upper portion of stomach or back.

2. Trouble in breathing
If breathing trouble is felt without doing any hard work or while sitting or resting, it can be serious. This may indicate blockage of lings due to fat or gas or tumor.

3. Swelling in eyes
Sometimes this may be due to infection or allergy,but it may be due to optic neurosis also. Hence consult your Doctor.

4. Irritation in urine
Burning sensation or redness in urine may be due to serious diseases like cancer or bladder infection. The case may be further complicated if person is a smoker. Consult your Doctor in the initial stage itself.

5. Sudden weight loss
If you are losing weight even without dieting or any other weight loss program,you might some serious trouble. It may be due to endocrine system disorder or thyroid disorder or dipression or diabetes.

6. Cramp in bones
Cramp in bones may be due to starting of osteoporosis. It indicates reduction in bone density which reduces bone strength increasing risk of fracture. Bones of hip, wrist and backbone get affected early from this condition. To avoid it, increase intake of calcium rich foods like dairy products etc. and consult your Doctor.

7. Continuous mild fever
Continuous light fever may be due some infection or other disease. Never take it lightly and consult your Doctor.

8. Back pain
Intense back pain may be due to problem in muscles, bone joints or nerves. It can weaken your lower back. It may creat condition of eneurism, in which a tumorous structure is formed in some artery, vain or wall of the heart. Some times this pain may be due to stone in kidney also.

9. Continuous headache
It may be due to migraine which may be relived with a painkiller. But in serious conditions, it may cause brain hemorrage or brain tumor. If pain is in particular portion of brain and water discharges from eyes, take it seriously.

10. Non-stop cough
Non-stop of very frequent cough indicates some blockage in air passage. This may be due to cardiac problem or asthema or lung cancer also.

Healthy stomach tips

2007-06-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

- Chew your food properly.
- Take fresh lemon water on empty stomach every morning.
- Avoid excessive colas and fizzy drinks.
- Take herbal teas.
- Try short term fasting once in a week.

Power Yoga

2007-06-10T06:51:00.000-07:00

Power naps, power lunches and power yoga can do wonders. Power yoga combines yogasanas and exercises for fitness. This helps control body and mind alike. Benifits of power yoga include longevity, emotional control, peace of mind and a healthy and strong body.However, Power yoga should be practiced under the supervision of a trained teacher

Tips for tired and aching legs

2007-06-10T06:36:00.000-07:00

- Avoid sitting cross legged for long periods.
- Exercise your legs and ankles by simple leg stretching and feet & ankle rotation.
- Avoid anything restricting blood circulation in the legs.
- Watch your weight.
- During standing for long hours, shift weight from one leg to other regularly and sit
and relax your feet during breaks.
- Take fibre rich foods and avoid constipation.
- Keep yoir legs elevated for some time before going to sleep.

Migraine cure

2007-06-10T05:43:00.000-07:00

Migraine headache is triggered by certain food habits and diets. It usually strikes between an age of 25 and 40.
Diet List
Restrict intake of food stuff like cheese (processed & cottage), chocolate, red wine, fermented foods like chinese foods, junk food like burgers, frozen & canned foods, powdered & dehydrated soups, fried chip & snacks containing MSG (Monosodium glutamate), artificial sweeteners, coffee, cola & diet drinks,tamarind base foods etc.
Take healthy breakfast and restrict gap between two meals to less than six hours.
Exercise
Do relaxation exercises, yoga, meditation and long walks.
Avoid weight training, strenuous cardiovascular treadmill workouts etc.
Do not exercise on empty stomach.
Take adequate sleep.
Avoid sun and bright lights.

Viagra may affect male fertility

2007-06-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

Lab studies in UK suggest that taking erectile dysfunction druf viagra may adversely affect sperm function and possibly male fertility, so the recreational users of Viagra should be informed adequately. It has been found that majority of sperms react on exposure to Viagra and it may cause significant impairment to their fertilizing potential.

Tuberculosis

2007-06-02T09:45:00.000-07:00

For centuries people struggled with tuberculosis or TB, not knowing its cause or treatment. Cures were dicovered in 1940s and '50s but today's often drug-resistant strains have raised new risks.

Non-veg diet up risk of skin cancer

2007-06-02T09:39:00.000-07:00

Australian researchers have found that a diet with high amount of meat and fat increase the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of skin - one of the most common form of skin cancer. This particularly so for the people with a history of skin cancer, who should avoid fatty, processed and high sugar containing foods.

Meat is going to be harvested

2007-06-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

Dutch researchers are trying to grow pork meat in labs, which eliminate the requirement of raising and slaughter of animals. Though the idea is in early stage, it would mitigate the need for animal feed, transport, land use and methane production, thereby reducing global warming.

Mom's stress affects unborn babies

2007-06-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

Longterm stress experienced my expecting mothers affect their unborn babies. A team of British researchers found that level of stress hormone, cortisol rises in the blood and amniotic fluid , which surround the baby, with tension which may be harmful for the unborn baby.

Folic acid reduces stroke risk

2007-06-02T09:07:00.000-07:00

Folic acid supplements may reduce stroke risk by upt0 30%. Vitamin-B already recommended during pregnancy to protect against birth defects. Folic acid is also known to reduce homocysteine level in blood and improves health of arteries. Folic acid, and amino acid is believed to defend against danger of stroke, heart disease and deep vein thrombosis, found the researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago, US.

Dental care tips

2007-06-02T08:04:00.000-07:00

An attractive personality can't be achieved without bright teeth. Keep following tips in mind to save your looks and image:

- Avoid fizzy drinks

Carbonated drinks are harmful for teeth. These drinks contain acid, and phosphorous which dissolve enamel and calssium from teeth which cause premature aging, deformation and brittleness.

- Chew your food

Food works as cleansing agent for teeth. Natural foods like apple, carrot, tomato, spinach, salad, colliflower etc. work as barrier for stains etc. Cleaning of teeth is specially required after taking tea, coffee, red wine, cherry, bluenerries etc.

- Beware of bleaching

Acid used in bleaching may damage your teeth, so avoid it or take services of experts only.

- Quirt nailbiting

Never resort to nailbiting, it deforms the teeth.

Play Therapy

2007-06-02T07:15:00.000-07:00

Playing is not only a timepass activity for children, they also solve many of their problems through it. Playing is a natural way of learning for children. They learn communication skills through it and explore the world in their own way.

Play therapy

Children break free from stress, fear, depression etc through playing and this way playing helps them in passing through the difficulties. Play therapy doesn't involve any professional therapist instead children themselves are the therapist here. It is very helpful for children in the age group of 3-12 years.

How it works

Play therapy room has special toys, sand, art materials, real life toys, doll families and many other thins by which they can express their creativity and understand concept of family etc.

Acting out and aggressive relive toys:

Children can express their anger, frustration jealousy etc on these toys, which include punching bags, toy soldiers, toy dinosaurs, toy snakes etc.

Creative expression, emotional release toys:

This category includes sand, water, clay etc. Children express their creativity by making different shapes from above items.

When it is required

Parents need to watch for following symptoms which require play therapy

- if child cries continuously or remains depressed,
- excessive shyness,
- excessive anger,
- remains fearful,
- feels difficulty in mingling with other,
- hesitates from parents,
- lack of self-confidence,
- can't concentrate on any thing,
- facing difficulty in adjusting with changed environment,
- complains head or stomach ache without any logical reason.

Pimple Cure

2007-05-27T10:18:00.000-07:00

Pimple is an an inflammatory skin disease commnly found during adolescence, in either sex, seen usually on face, chest, back and upper arms. It occurs when pores of skin get clogged with oil, dead skin cells and/or bacteria.

Cure:

Diet

Take lost of leafy vegetables, fruits and whole grains. The high fibre content clears constipation which may lead to pimples.

Take more seafish, except shellfish(halibut, salmon, tuna, sardine) as these contain omega-3 oil, helpful for skin nourishment.

Drink lots of water.

Take food high in beta carotine such as carrot, pumpkin and deeply colored vegetables and fruits as they are rich in antioxidents which flush out the toxines from the body.

Reduce intake of sugar, sweets and processed food as eating refined carbohydrates and sugar tend to increase the level of insulin in the body.

Reduce intake of milk and milk products as they contain high amount of harmones whcih lead to stimulation of oil glands.

Avoid caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee, colas etc.

Home Remedies:

Wash your face at least twice a day.

Use orange peel, pounded with water, apply the paste for 10-15 minutes then wash it off.

Use lamon/curd and apply these of affected area regularly.

Use fenugreek leaveis freshly prepared paste over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and wash with warm water.

Use garlic crush on the face 1-2 times a day.

Exercise:

Daily Exercise is very usefull for skin health and help clear pimples by improving blood circulation to the skin.

Now Designer Veginas...

2007-05-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

More women in Britain are seeking state funded cosmetic surgery on their genitals, wrote doctors in British Medical Journal. According to news, number of "labial reductions" carried out in NHS hospitals has doubled to 800 a year in 5 years. More and more women are said to be troubled by the shape, size or proportions of their vulvas.

The fashion is fraughtwith unknown, including a risk to sexual arousal, as per the doctors. However, articles in fashion magazines about designer veginas are fuelling the demand for cosmetic surgery.

Known as elective genitoplasty, the surgery usually entails shortening or changing the shape of the outer lips, or labia, but many also include reduction in the hood of skin covering the clitoris or shortening the vegina itself. Some women are citing restrictions on lifestyle as reasons for their decision., whci include restriction on wearing tighter clothes, go to beach, take communal shower, ride a bicycle comfortably or avoidance of some sexual practices. Some women go for desired appearance, usually from pornography.

Coffee may cut risk of gout

2007-05-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

Four or more cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of gout, as found by Canadian Reasearchers. Gout is a painful joint disorder caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. After 12 years of study, during which 757 men developed gout, the risk was lower for those who drank more coffee, scientists reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. Researcher have found a reduction of risk by 40% with 4-5 cups a day of coffee and 50-60% reduction with six or more cups of coffee a day. So drink more cups of coffee folks to save yourselves from gout.