Written by admin on September 3rd, 2010 in STRESS.
Today, we live in an environment where we are surrounded with endless number of stressful factors. Personal, professional and social life can easily take a toll on our overall wellbeing, thereby contributing to our stress. Fortunately, there are many means out there that can help one combat stress effectively.
One of the means involve right foods choices. Not many people out there are aware of the fact that the food that they intake on daily basis can have an influence on their stress levels. Let’s have a look at the foods that can relieve stress.
Studies suggest that foods that are loaded with magnesium are found to be effective against stress. Spinach, skimmed yogurt, pumpkin, bananas, cashews, apricots and walnuts are rich in magnesium content.
Besides this, intake of foods that are rich in minerals and vitamins can also be hugely helpful in reducing stress. Oranges, pineapple, blueberries, grapes and green vegetables are found to be rich in vitamins and minerals.
Experts reckon the intake of omega 3 fatty acids to eradicate stress. These acids can reduce the problem of anxiety and stress from an individual’s life. Salmon, herring, walnut oil, tuna, egg yolk contain omega 3 oil in good quantities.
Water consumption is also advisable over here. Technically speaking, water is not a food, but intake of water in sufficient quantities is a must to combat stress as adequate water intake contribute towards our overall wellbeing. Drink minimum 8 glass of water on daily basis.
Written by admin on September 3rd, 2010 in FOODS.
Overeating can be stated as a form of disorder as it can invite loads of health ailments in your live over a period of time. The biggest risk associated with overeating is obesity. We all know that obesity is linked with several life threatening ailments such as diabetes, heart attack and so on. Needless to say, the habit of overeating needs to be eradicated in order to stay immune to all the risks associated with overeating. Let’s have a look at the measures available to stop overeating.
First and foremost, you should know when to stop eating. Food temptation often compels one to eat more, as a result one tends to overfeed themselves. Your best bet over here would be stop consuming more food as soon as you feel a little heavy. Don’t feed yourself until your stomach can’t take any more.
Eating slowly is another recommended way to curb the habit of overeating. Chewing your food properly facilitates in the digestion process and your brain registers a message quickly that the stomach is full.
Choosing the right type of food is also a key over here. If you overeat vegetables and fruits, then it won’t be much of a trouble in comparison to other junk foods. So, whenever you feel hungry during erotic hours, feed oneself with carrots, apple or similar foods.
Lastly, stay away from foods that tempt you to overfeed yourself. Remember, sometimes we overeat because we have nothing better to do. So, kill the boredom by going out for a walk or by listening to music.
Written by admin on September 2nd, 2010 in KIDNEY PAIN-STONE.
Most of us are aware of the fact that kidney stones result into acute pain and discomfort. Vomiting and nausea are few other noticeable symptoms associated with the condition. That being said, not many individuals out there are aware of the fact that certain foods can aggravate the condition or for that matters delay the healing process. It’s a must for us to be aware about these foods in order to ensure timely and full recovery from the condition. Let’s have a look at the list of foods to be avoided if you are affected by kidney stones.
Beans
Blackberries
Carob powder
Chocolate
Dark leafy greens
Draft beer
Eggplant
Meat products
Fruit cake
Gooseberries
Green peppers
White corn
Nuts, nut butter
Parsley
Peanut oil
Pralines
Raspberries (black)
Red currants
Salt
Soy products
Spinach
Strawberries
Summer squash
Sweet potatoes
Tea
On the other hand, one is advised to drink loads of water while suffering from kidney stones.
Written by admin on September 1st, 2010 in SMOKING.
The smoke emitted from a cigarette contains more than 4000 harmful chemicals.
A chain smoker can age quickly.
Nearly 90% of lung cancer cases are reported due to smoking.
Passive smokers are also exposed to a host of health ailments due to no fault of theirs.
Studies suggest that nearly 4000 non smokers pass away due to lung cancer every year in the United States itself.
Most states have banned smoking in public places.
A child below 13 when exposed to passive smoking is more prone to catch up with certain ailments such as coughing, squeezing and learning difficulty.
Reports suggest that nearly 3000 children smoke their first cigarette every day.
Studies reveal that nearly 50% of smokers continue their habit for more than a decade.
Smoking during pregnancy can affect the soon to be born baby.
Your smoking habit can hamper your pet’s health as well.
Written by admin on August 31st, 2010 in ABORTION, PREGNANCY.
Abortion is a process of terminating a pregnancy. Today, abortion is legalized in most parts of the world. That being said, there are states where abortion is considered illegal and these states have strict laws in place when in comes to terminating a pregnancy. After all, a human life is at stake over here. Below are a few facts that one should know about abortion.
-It’s reported that more than 50 million abortions take place almost every year.
-In the United States, more than 4000 abortion takes place on daily basis.
-The cases of abortion are less in developed countries in comparison to developing and underdeveloped countries.
-Interestingly, more than 90% abortion takes place due to social reasons.
-More than 50% of pregnant women resorting to abortion are less than 25 years old.
-Nearly 60% abortions are performed on newly married women.
-The cost of abortion would vary depending upon the place from where you get the abortion done and the time at which the abortion is done. Generally, the cost varies from $500 to $2000.
Written by admin on August 31st, 2010 in CANCER.
The exact cause of colon cancer is yet seen as a mystery, however there are several factors that are commonly blamed for this condition. Let’s have a look at these factors.
Diet
A diet loaded with fats, oily stuff and fried foods will likely increase one’s chances of getting affected by colon cancer. Excess intake of read meat can also be detrimental over here.
Genetics
Colon cancer also runs down in families. Those with a family history of this ailment are more prone to catch up with colon cancer.
Alcohol
Regular consumption of alcohol is cited as one of the reasons for developing colon cancer.
Smoking
Smoking can also cause colon cancer.
Obesity
Today, obesity is also pictured out as one of the dominant causes of colon cancer.
Bowel disease
Certain bowel disease such as crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis increases one’s chances of getting affected by colon cancer.
Written by admin on August 31st, 2010 in PREGNANCY.
Teenage pregnancy is no fun. After all, taking care of a newly born baby is a daunting task in itself. Consequences of teenage pregnancy are found to be detrimental for the newly born baby as well as the mother. Today, teenage pregnancy can be a result of voluntary or involuntary sexual intercourse. Let’s have a look at the consequences associated with teenage pregnancy.
-Most teenage mothers drop out of school.
-Loads of teenage mother resort to alcohol and drugs due to their inefficiency to deal with the situation.
-Most teenage moms feel highly insecure.
-Chances of premature birth are high.
-Some end up ruining their bright future in terms of career prospects.
-Babies might enter the world with some preexisting disease.
-Most teenage moms have a hard time managing their expenses.
-Most of them rely on welfare programs to meet the basic necessities of life.
Written by admin on August 30th, 2010 in FACIAL CARE AND ISSUES.
Today, it won’t be an understatement to claim that we live in an image conscious world. We all love to look good all the time. Women in particular go out of their way to enhance their beauty. Let’s have a look at some herbal tips to increase one’s appearance.
Not many people out there are aware of the fact that unboiled milk can be used for skin cleanser. All one needs to do is dip a cotton ball inside the milk and then wipe their face with it. Milk will help you get rid of the unwanted dirt and will also reduce the pores.
For skin nourishment, one can prepare a mask by using urad dal and almonds. Over here, one would need 1 tablespoon of urad dal and about 4 almonds. One needs to mix these ingredients in water and allow it to soak overnight before grinding it into a paste. One can apple the paste on the face in the morning and clean it after half an hour.
Castor oil can be used to eradicate wrinkles. Castor oil contains several properties that can slow down the aging process of your skin.
1 tablespoon of honey mixed with 2 tablespoon of milk cream can serve as an excellent skin conditioner. One simply needs to apply the solution on the face for a few minutes before washing it off.
Lastly, rubbing a raw potato on the face can act as a skin blemisher.
Written by admin on August 30th, 2010 in PARENTING.
Needless to say, good confidence is a must in today’s competitive world. In fact, one’s confidence level can be a difference maker between success and failure. As such, children as well as adults can suffer due to lack of confidence. Fortunately, anyone out there can build confidence over a period of time. That being said, let’s have a look at some of the means to build confidence.
A child’s confidence level can be build by encouraging him to take part in sports and other extra-curriculum activities.
Spending good time with your child and helping him overcome his shortcomings can also build his confidence level.
We all know that the feeling of isolation can ruin one’s confidence level. Making your child feel special and wanted also boosts the child’s confidence level.
Supporting the child with his views and helping him towards his goal is another supportive way to build the child’s confidence.
As a parent, you should stop comparing your child with other kids.
Educate, talk and listen to your child whenever he feels the need to be heard.
Encourage and praise your child every time you get the opportunity to do so.
Be consistent with your efforts.
Written by admin on August 30th, 2010 in PHOBIA.
Phobias can be termed as an extended fear that is deep rooted in the mind of a person. A phobic person will showcase a host of symptoms when he is exposed to a situation, thing or person he fears the most. Let’s have a look at the 7 most common phobias out there:
Arachnophobia
Irrational fear of spider is known as arachnophobia.
Acrophobia
Fear of heights is termed as acrophobia. These individuals get terrified of even looking down from their window if they live upstairs.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is an irrational fear of being trapped in a place with no escape route.
Social Phobia
Fear of being judged by others is referred as social phobia.
Aerophobia
Fear of flying is called as aerophobia.
Brontophobia
Brontophobia is the fear of thunderstorms
Mysophobia
Mysophobic people fear germs.
