Fight Addiction – The Social Evil
Addiction is a very serious problem that affects the community as a whole apart from the individual self destruction. This is the reason why it is popularly known as a social evil. Addiction is a permanent condition which requires complete abstinence for giving it up completely. Addiction can be either physical or psychological or both. The primary thing in helping a person combating addiction is to identify, intervene and send him to a referral center where he would be treated and rehabilitated.
Pharmacologic And Life Style Changes To Manage Cholesterol
Cholesterol management can be brought about in two ways: 1) Pharmacologic therapy 2) Life style modification Not all the people who have elevated levels of cholesterol need the drug therapy. Life style modification is of prime importance for them. Dietary changes include consumption of low fat diets, avoiding fried and oily items.
Proper Food, Exercise, Sleep Are Keys To General Good Health
Proper food, exercise and sleep in the right proportion are the major factors that can lead to a good and healthy living. Here are some ingredients to good health. Carbohydrate Balance In The Diet Feeling fatigued and tired after your meals suggest that your food intake is inappropriate. You got to feel energized after your food and not tired. You got to check back on your diet. High carbohydrate diets are likely to make you feel sleepy. Sufficient servings of green leafy vegetables, sprouts and fruits are mandatory to make an energizing meal. The secretion of sufficient digestive enzymes ...
The Truth About Energy Drinks
By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Tue, Jun 02, 2009, 6:02 pm PDT Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition Do energy drinks really rev up your body and sharpen your mind? And what, exactly, are they even made of? To help you separate the science from the sales pitch, we analyzed the claims and ingredients of five of the most popular potions on the market, and rated them from best to worst. All to answer the most important question of all: Are ...
47 Simple Herbal Remedies
Herbal Medicine has been around for thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of 47 simple herbal remedies to common, everyday ailments. Identifying specific herbs and their uses: Agar Agar - An algae from sea weed- gelatinous natural thickener and natural laxative Agrimony - Remedy for digestive system and appendicitis Alder Tree - Easing pain of swollen breast or burning and aching feet. Alfalfa - Good for the pituitary gland, alkalizes the body rapidly and detoxifies liver. Aloes - Treating cancer, stomach ailments and good for burns Angelica - Expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy
The Worlds Healthiest Foods
There are several edible plant and animal foods that are of nutritional value. Listed below are a few of them. You can plan and include these food products in your diet in a way to achieve a balanced diet. Vegetables Vegetables vary from each other with regards to the kind of nutritional value they provide us with. We have to plan our diet in a way to provide us with the energy required for our daily routine and to maintain the energy level and metabolic functions of our body in a way to boost our immunit
Anger Management 101
Anger is a reflection of inability or dissatisfaction. Anger is best controlled if the cause of anger is well understood. Different Types of Anger are as follows: • Behavioral Anger • Verbal anger • Passive Anger • Self-inflicted anger • Chronic anger. • Judgmental anger • Overwhelmed anger • Constructive anger • Volatile Anger • Retaliatory anger
Thigh Exercises For Women
Author: Nitin Chhoda For women, shaping the muscles of the thighs is an important fitness goal. A shapely lower body is considered very feminine, and the right proportion of the waist to the hips is part of the equation. It's surprising, but true, thigh toning exercises can be done at home, without equipment and results can be seen in 4-6 weeks. Also, did you know that thigh and hip toning gadgets are not required if you know which exercises work, and how to do them. Most importantly, thigh exercises are most effective when combined with aerobic exercise and a healthy diet. This ...
How To Cope with Diabetes
Diabetes - A Global Epidemic Diabetes has become an epidemic and it is not just affecting one country, but it is affecting people from the entire globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the total number of diabetics will touch a 240 million worldwide by 2010. If Diabetes is left uncontrolled, it can lead to the following complications:
How To Build Self-Esteem
What is Self-Esteem? Self esteem is how you look upon yourself in terms of your job, your activities, your association with your peers, your family and your place in the society. In short, self-esteem refers to how you value yourself. It is really the picture you have in yourself. Having high self esteem means you have a high regard for yourself, while low self esteem means you recognize no value of yourself. People with high self esteem are typically people who are happy and confident. People with low self esteem or low self ...
Overcoming Depression
Signs of Depression Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. Even though everyone has experienced unhappiness and feelings of being depressed, people who are suffering from precise depression have many recurrent and habitual long-term symptoms, making them look in to life as something not worth living. Only a physician who is suitably trained to check signs of depression can decide on the degree of depression you are suffering from. There are three types of depressive disorders: Major depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Dysthymic disorder
How to get a Good Night Sleep
Causes of Insomnia Insomnia is the inability to sleep satisfactorily or to have any sleep at all. It is characterized by restlessness, decreased sleeping time than the usual, sleep interruptions, or complete wakefulness. Insomnia causes those afflicted to lose enthusiasm and energy, acquire memory and concentration problems, feel lethargic, frustrated, sleepy, being prone to accidents, reduced work productivity and the aggravation of psychological and medical conditions. The culprits that produce Insomnia are:
Men’s Guide To Prostate Health
Introduction In olden days, innumerable number of men ages between 40 and 75 have suffered from prostate disease and they died early as a result of ignorance. However, nowadays prostate disease is well felt and can be prevented in early onset with the help of various diagnostic tools and treatment. About The Prostate The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It is a gland that is positioned in the lower abdominal cavity, just below the bladder, in front of the rectum and behind the pubic bone and partly it surrounds the urethra. The urethra is the pipe ...
How to Reduce Stress at Work & At Home
Introduction “The inability to cope up with any situation, happy or sad, leads to stress.” Stress attacks us everyday. This can usually be caused by minor problems such as being late for an important appointment, a sudden call from your child in school. It can also be due to major problems such as a transfer, a divorce or even death of a loved one. Most of our physiological and psychological problems are caused due to stress. What is Stress? The adrenal glands receive stimulus from the brain to produce two hormones called adrenaline and non-adrenaline for a fight or flight ...
Lowering Your Cholesterol
Increased cholesterol manifests itself as atherosclerotic plaque on the artery walls leading to myocardial infarction. Atherosclerosis is also an important reason leading to several conditions relating to caludication. Latest studies have shown that for every 1 percent drop in cholesterol levels, there is a 2 percent decrease in the risk of a heart attack. A Brief Overview Of Lipids The processing of dietary fat begins in the intestines and progresses to the liver. The fat requires a delivery stream to the rest of the body in a way where it can be stored in fat cells for future use. Prior ...
Fiber, A Must! But What Is It? What Types Are There?
Q. What is FIBER? It is the structural part of fruits, vegetables and grains that the digestive system cannot breakdown or digest. Let’s talk about the different types of fiber – Soluble Fiber and Insoluble Fiber Both soluble and insoluble fiber are undigested. They are therefore not absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead of being used for energy, fiber is excreted from our bodies. Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not. Insoluble fiber passes through our intestines largely intact.
Exercise and Stress – Questions and Answers
Exercise and Stress Q. Who has heard the phrase “it’s stress related” or “just reduce your stress and you’ll be fine!” Q. And how many of you truly believe that stress DOES play a big part in how we feel on a daily basis along with our overall health? Q. How about exercise? Is it really THAT important to our weight loss and overall health or is it just over-rated?
Nutritional Labels, Fats & Portion Control
Nutritional Labels, Fats & Portion Control Food Labels: Know What You're Getting You can start to make healthy choices for your life right now just by getting a few food packages from the kitchen and reviewing the following explanations of "Nutritional Facts." If you're counting calories, fats or carbohydrates, it's important to know how those numbers are calculated in the food you eat. _ Serving Size: Defines what is considered a normal serving of this food based on portion size or measurements like cups, tablespoons, etc. Information on calories, amounts of protein, fat, etc., is based on this measured size. _ ...
Eating Guide
With high levels of protein, you can maintain muscle mass and enjoy other health benefits, while losing weight quickly and safely. And you can eat plenty of great-tasting foods throughout the day and still lose weight! Follow this plan to help you stay on track towards you weight loss goals—so you can lose weight and KEEP IT OFF! The Green–Yellow–Red Food Key GREEN = GO. Eat as many of these foods as you need to feel satisfied. YELLOW = CAUTION. Eat these foods in moderation. RED = STOP. Avoid these foods as they will interrupt your intensive fat-burning program. Protein Cutting back on carbohydrates alone does not ...
Learning About Carbohydrates and Sugars
You have probably seen ads for low-carb foods and diets, but kids and adults need carbohydrates (say: kar-bo-hi-draytz). Most foods contain carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars - the major source of energy for the body. Two Types of Carbohydrates There are two major types of carbohydrates in foods: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. Simple sugars are found in refined sugars, like the white sugar you'd find in a sugar bowl. If you have a lollipop, you're eating simple carbohydrates. But you'll also find simple sugars in more nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. ...
20 EZ Ways To Burn 100 Calories
by Raphael Calzadilla eDiets.com Fitness Pro Sometimes when we’re working long hours or jammed with extra responsibilities, we tend to forgo our workouts until things calm down. Instead of bailing on your exercise plan, I recommend you use some imagination. I’m providing 20 easy and surefire ways to burn 100 calories*. You might want to add one per day or a few per week.
Understanding Metabolism
Understanding Metabolism What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the rate at which your body uses energy, or, burns calories. Your resting metabolism measures the number of calories required to keep your body functioning. Energy metabolism is the body's process of breaking down nutrients and converting them to energy.
Heart Health
Heart Health By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H. Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education Q: What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and how does it support the heart? A: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), an ingredient in Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where there is water, while others, lik
Healthy Aging.
By Staff Writer How can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Here are 7 steps to healthy aging. Remember what your parents looked like when they were your age? Looking back, they seemed so much older. And in many ways, they were. Average life expectancy is currently on the rise, which means that men and women approaching age 50 don’t look and feel like the stereotyped middle-age person of the 1950s.
The Facts on Fats
The Facts on Fats By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D. Nobel† Laureate in Medicine Though you may have been taught the opposite, fat can actually be good for you. In fact, there are healthy fats and unhealthy fats–and knowing the difference is essential to your health. Below is an easy-to-use guide that will help you understand the differences between fats. UNSATURATED FATS (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated)
Get Active. Live Longer.
By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H. Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education There is no better time to get and stay active than right now. Regardless of age or physical ability, nearly everyone can enjoy the health benefits of adding exercise into their daily routines. Most of us know that exercise is a great way to jumpstart a weight loss program and manage weight, but engaging in a moderate level of daily physical activity can help keep bones and muscles strong, reduce stress and generally improve your quality of life. Whether you enjoy a brisk morning walk to start the day or a ...
Protein 101
Protein 101 By David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N. Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition A necessity for everybody Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is an organic compound, composed of 22 amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of life. Protein is stored in muscles and organs and the body utilizes it to build and repair tissues, as well as for the production of enzymes and hormones. Proteins also make it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a
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