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25
How To Get Rid Of Constipation
Posted by admin in diet on 09 25th, 2008| | No Comments »
In the past I always felt constipated, bloated, and gassy despite eating relatively healthy. I gave up eating beef a while ago and I also stopped eating pork. I ate my share of fiber too; flax seed, oatmeal, celery, carrots, apples, pears… You name it, I ate it. Nothing seemed to work. The more fiber I ate, the worse my constipation got.
What I didn’t realize was that my colon was the main cause of my constipation.
Plenty of people suffer from chronic constipation. I was relieve to know that I wasn’t the only one. Constipation is when you have less than three bowel movements in seven days. When you have at least one or two bowel movements daily is optimum. Healthy people should have up to three bowel movements per day.
My friend Cathy recommended that I try a relatively new product called “Celebrity Cleanse” since she too was suffering from similar symptoms. After visiting their website, I decided to give the product a try. I decided buy a one-month supply of Celebrity Cleanse and test it out for myself. Two weeks went by and my constipation and bloating where gone. Instead of visiting the potty three times a week I became much more regular, going 3 times a day.
If you want to stop feeling constipated then I highly recommend “Celebrity Cleanse”, its by far the best product out there. They offer a risk free, pay nothing for 30 days trial. They even pay shipping, so that really gave me no excuse to say no. I had them ship me the 30-day supply and after I had used it all, I had lost another 3 pounds, and I felt great!
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Aug
17
CLOSE LOOK AT WISDOM TEETH
Posted by admin in hygiene on 08 17th, 2008| | No Comments »
A Close Look At Wisdom Teeth
Also known as the third set of molars, the wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth in the mouth to erupt, which normally happens around the ages of 17 - 25. For many years, there has been a lot of controversy as to the need to remove these teeth. If the teeth don’t cause any harm or pain, they are normally fine to stay in place. If they present a bad position or cause you a lot of pain or discomfort, they will need to be removed.
When the wisdom teeth first come in, they will sometimes be impacted. Impacted teeth will normally need to be extracted. Sometimes they can be pulled, although in most cases they need to be cut out by a qualified surgeon. When the time comes to have your wisdom teeth extracted, you’ll need to go to an oral surgeon and have a consultation first.
During the consultation, you’ll take a few x - rays that will let the surgeon know how bad your wisdom teeth are. He will go over the results with you, take a look in your mouth, then tell you what options you have. If he is going to pull or chop out your teeth, you’ll have the option of using local anaesthesia or going with an IV sedation. An IV sedation is the preferred way to have wisdom teeth extracted, as you’ll be so relaxed you won’t know what is going on. If you decide to just use local anaesthesia, which is numbing, you’ll be fully aware of the procedure. You’ll plus hear the popping and cracking involved, which can make you feel quite uncomfortable.
Depending on the shape, size, and the formation of the wisdom teeth, the removal process can vary from easy to unbreakable. Whether the root tips have managed to wrap themselves around the bone, the removal process can be very time consuming and quite painful. Once the extractions have been completed, there is normally little to no swelling involved. Your dentist will prescribe you some pain medicine, which you should use as soon as you arrive home. If you are going to use IV sedation, you’ll need to someone to accompany you, as you won’t be able to drive home.
After the removal of your wisdom teeth, your dentist will go over what you need to do to ensure the proper healing of your gums and mouth. Normally, he will give you information to visit over, to make sure that you experience no problems in the healing process. Someone will need to be with you for the first 24 hours, to make sure that you ok. You won’t be able to eat certain foods for the first 48 hours, which is to be expected. Once you get your wisdom teeth removed through - you’ll letter a big improvement in your mouth - and your health.
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Aug
17
STOPPING PAIN TOOTHACHES
Posted by admin in hygiene on 08 17th, 2008| | No Comments »
Stopping The Pain Of Toothaches
Everyone out there at some point in time, will experience the pain of a toothache. Toothaches are very excruciating, some of the worst pain you will ever feel in your life. Even though you may have had dental work in the past and follow proper hygiene, toothaches can happen at anytime. Although it can be very painful, there are ways to get relief through natural herbal remedies or pharmaceuticals.
If you plan to use herbs, you should use them in tincture form, as the alcohol content will disinfect the agency, and help to reduce the inflammation and kill the infection. Once you have the tincture, you should use roughly a teaspoon of it and gently rinse your mouth out. Once you have help it in your mouth a minute or so, you should either swallow it or spit it out. Tinctures are natural remedies that use herbs and alcohol to massage the affected area and stop the pain over numbing the nerves of the tooth that is causing you so much pain.
The best way to deal with toothache is to put out the fire. If you manage to put the fire out, the pain will follow. Even though the pain may visit away, the problem will still be there until you visit to the dentist and get it treated. Although the dentist is the preferred way to visit, you may have to wait on an appointment, or the toothache may occur on a weekend or a time when the dentist isn’t available.
Your best advice is to seek dental care ASAP, as the infection can always return at any given duration. If you don’t get problems fixed as soon as you can, they can spread and cause you more problems with your teeth. Cavities will need to be filled, while the rotten or dying teeth will need to be extracted. If caught in date, the dentist can normally save the tooth via root canal.
The most common way to stop the pain of a toothache is by using a pharmaceutical such as Ambesol. With these types of toothache relief products, you simply rub the ointment on the affected area and it will kill the pain. These products work quickly, although they may not be able to help if the infection has spread or has gotten so naughty that the tooth is literally dying.
Another way to stop the pain is to use Tylenol or aspirin. If you are going this route, you should use tablets that dissolve. Simply take the tablet and put it in your mouth, then use your tongue to hold it against your tooth. The aspirin or Tylenol will start to dissolve, and work it’s way into your nerve and stop the pain. This is a very effective way to stop the pain, although once the pill dissolves it can leave a awful taste in your mouth.
The best way to stop the pain is to click the dentist and have it treated once and for all. Keep in mind that if the problem is an infection, you’ll need to use antibiotics until the infection is gone. Once the infection is gone, the dentist will be able to proceed with treatment. Most toothaches are the result of a cavity, which will need to be filled. Anytime you start to experience a toothache you should get it treated. If you aren’t able to make it to the dentist, simply get some Ambesol or other product that will give you relief from the pain until you can get to the dentist and get the problem taken care of.
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Aug
16
SUPERFOODS FIGHT CANCER
Posted by admin in food and drink on 08 16th, 2008| | No Comments »
Superfoods that Fight Cancer
As the nations second most lethal disease, cancer brings with it several risk factors. Therefore, its logical that we take a good look at the foods were eating, and start introducing nutrient rich foods that are known to help reduce the cancer risk. A diet rich in fiber, vegetables, and fruits, including juices made from 100 percent fruit juice, can make a big difference in your cancer risk.
Foods rich in phytochemicals which are found in beans and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale are strong choices. So are dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, romaine lettuce, and collard greens, which are packed with fiber, lutein, and carotenoids all cancer fighting substances. Focus on choosing foods that have abundant amounts of vitamins C, E, and A, all antioxidants themselves. These help protect you from cancer by preventing the growth of free radicals in your body.
Tomatoes are an awesome cancer fighting superfood. Not only do tomatoes contain lycopene, the antioxidant phytochemical that also helps prevent heart disease, but theyre a good source of vitamins A, C, and E, all which do battle against cancer causing free radicals. Add them to your salad or use as a topping on your homemade pizza. Theyre additionally a great way of adding some zest to your favorite sandwich.
Watermelon is also stuffed full of antioxidants, and includes about 80 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement. It is also a great source of vitamin A, or beta carotene. And like tomatoes, it also contains lycopene.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, which help reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer. Also cabbage is rich in fiber and has almost 50 percent of daily requirement of vitamin C, making it a well rounded superfood with cancer fighting power. Carrots are also a wonderful source of fiber and beta carotene, and they have about three times the daily requirement of vitamin A.
Did you know that one quarter cup of kidney beans has the same amount of fiber and protein as two ounces of red meat? Whole wheat pasta is also a good source of fiber, and broccoli will tip the daily scales for your daily vitamin A and C needs. Toss them all together with your favorite low fat Italian dressing for a simple dinner of cancer fighting proportions.
Strawberries and blueberries are rich in vitamin C and fiber. Theyre quick and simple finger food, and easily be added to your favorite whole grain cereal oatmeal, or low fat yogurt.
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Aug
16
COMMON FOOD ALLERGIES
Posted by admin in health on 08 16th, 2008| | No Comments »
The Most Common Food Allergies and How to Treat Them
Common food allergies occur most frequently with children, but it is possible for adults to develop them as well. Symptoms of food allergies might include tingling around the mouth, swelling of the lips or a skin rash. It might also include the more common allergy symptoms like a runny nose and congestion. Stomach upset is typical with many of the common food allergies, and might include symptoms like cramps or diarrhea. In some cases, dizziness may also be a symptom. More severe allergy symptoms, also known as anaphylaxis, may include swelling of the mouth and airways, difficulty breathing, vomiting or fainting. These symptoms require immediate medical attention, since anaphylaxis can become life threatening very quickly.
It is always a good notion to see your doctor if you think that you are suffering from a common food allergy. Even if your first reaction was mild in nature, it is possible that future exposures to the allergen can cause a more severe reaction to develop. Your doctor can use a number of different methods to try to determine whether you do indeed have a common food allergy and what exactly you are allergic to. This can be done through skin tests, blood tests, an overview of the things that you have eaten, and an elimination plan of taking certain foods out of your diet. Sometimes the exact culprit of a common food allergy can be identified, but other times it can be more difficult to pinpoint. One piece of knowledge that makes precise diagnosis a little bit easier is a list of the most common food allergies. This is often a good place to start in the testing process.
The Top Eight
Eight foods have now been identified as the most common food allergies. These include milk and eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, fish and shellfish, and wheat and soy. This list of the top eight most common food allergies can explain around 90 % of all of the food allergies that are diagnosed today. The good news is that the FDA has now required food manufacturers to list these eight allergens as ingredients in all food products so that people with these common food allergies can more effectively avoid their triggers in the food they eat. This is crucial because avoidance of allergens is generally the best treatment option for the common food allergies. If you know that you have an allergy to individual of these foods, it is essential to get in the habit of reading the labels on the foods that you eat, so that you can effectively avoid ingredients that you know you will have a reaction to.
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Aug
16
GOOD DIET LOWER CHOLESTEROL
Posted by admin in health on 08 16th, 2008| | No Comments »
Having A Good Diet Can Lower Cholesterol
James just had a blood test as part of the annual physical examination. This person exercised moderately and loved to eat but this was all about to change when the results came in.
The results showed that the LDL commonly known as bad cholesterol was much higher than the good cholesterol. The doctor said if some changes are not done, this individual will soon suffer from high blood pressure, a heart attack or a stroke.
Being a father of 2 children, this person had to take the situation very seriously to be able to continue providing the needs for the family.
Since James was working out twice a week, the doctor advised the individual to do it more often. This means working out four times a week and engaging in other activities to help lower the cholesterol.
There is no point in exercising more often whether the intake of food does not change. The doctor told James to make some changes in the diet because nothing will happen whether the food being burned is just resupplied into the body.
The doctor referred James to a dietitian. The two had a towering talk about the food that was bad and this should be cut down. These should be replaced with those that are much healthier so the level of bad cholesterol can be lowered.
The plan on paper looked very simple. James will have to eat food that is low in fat and no longer that rich in carbohydrates. During breakfast, this person can eat the yellow portion of the egg but not the white restricted.
Instead of having coffee in the morning, this should be changed with unsweetened tea. There are times that James likes to eat cereals with the kids but the milk this individual will consume is not the regular one but is nonfat.
During lunchtime, something heaver can be eaten. Chicken can only be consumed without the skin. The portion of steak should be reduced and mixed with a lot of vegetables and side dishes.
It will take some date to adjust to the new regimen and people like James who are new to this will feel hungry in the late afternoon. Having some carrot sticks or an apple is much better than having a donut that has a lot of sugar.
Instead of having a cola with the snack, this has to be changed with either water or fruit juice and not the artificial one but made of real fruits.
The program continues on to dinner, which can be fish or pasta with some sidings. The person will be sleeping for the next 6 to 8 hours after the meal so there is no need to fill it up.
Drinking a glass of red wine is safe. This is better than drinking beer, which is something James had to give up.
James to follow the plan even when dining out in a party or eating in a restaurant. There is no day offs for someone who is at risk of heart disease or high blood pressure and this wasnt only for himself but also for the family.
The next checkup with the doctor showed significant results. The LDL was much lower than the HDL, which was good for someone at that age. The diet program chosen by James is just one of many out there in the market. It takes some time to find the right program to be able to lower the cholesterol and be healthy again.
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Aug
15
EATING HEALTHY ON VACATION
Posted by admin in diet on 08 15th, 2008| | No Comments »
Eating Healthy On Vacation
It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense of healthy eating on vacation. Although you may strive for healthy eating, it’s easy to drift off and grab an ice cream cone here and there. There are however, ways to watch what you eat on vacation.
It’s easier than ever these days to request a low fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights. Whether you choose to instead drive to your destination, the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more complicated.
Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler full of ice packs. Fruits and vegetables, crackers, yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with you on the road.
Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down as this helps to avoid the temptation. If your hotel offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits, cereals, and proteins. If your hotel has a stove or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy food with you.
If you simply must eat out, do so only when you are hungry. Restaurants will usually serve large portions, so be careful. If you do visit a bit over on a meal, simply chop back on the next.
If you find it hard to fit in three square meals a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks, as your body needs fuel every four hours or so. When you eat out, avoid appetizers. Whatever you do, do not miss any meals.
When it’s possible, you should avoid eating large meals at night. When your body gets ready for sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a much slower pace. Never eat bread before bed, and compose sure to avoid the butter. Choose fish or poultry for your meal instead, and include vegetables as a side dish.
Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on vacation isn’t really that difficult. All you have to do is use a little will power, and pass up foods that you know aren’t good for you. This way, you’ll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle wherever you go.
The then time you go on a vacation, always remember that eating healthy is a way of life. You can afford to get something you crave, although you shouldn’t prepare a habit of it. Loner ice cream cone or a pizza isn’t going to matter as expanded as you know when to stop.
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Aug
15
SHRINK TUMMY
Posted by admin in exercise on 08 15th, 2008| | No Comments »
Shrink Your Tummy!
The midsection is a problem station for many people, and those who want to shrink the size of their belly are numerous. A balanced diet is a good place to start, but there are also some great stomach exercises to help along the process. The exercises discussed below meet this description, as they are specifically designed to help reduce belly fat, and therefore, the size of your tummy. These particular exercises are targeted at beginners, so give them a try if you are just starting out. Once you have mastered these, feel free to advance to something more challenging. When doing these exercises, it is important to move slowly so as to maintain control and not allow momentum to take over. As with any workout routine, be sure to consult a professional before beginning and always warm up properly to avoid injury.
Vertical Leg Crunch This is a variation on the traditional crunch that focuses more specifically on reducing stomach fat. To begin this belly exercise, first lie on your back on a flat surface, such as the floor. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your hands behind your head, with elbows out far adequate that they are out of sight. Now lift your legs straight up into the air, crossing your ankles and bending your knees slightly. Contract your abdominals and lift your shoulders, head and upper back up to about a thirty degree angle. Be aware of not lifting with your hands or leading with your head.
Long Arm Crunch For this stomach exercise, remain on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Lie back and extend your arms straight back on the floor as though you are reaching above your head. Contract your abs and slowly lift your arms, head and shoulders off the floor to about a thirty degree angle. Hold it, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor. Repeat for an entire set. Be careful not to lead with your arms, keeping them straight and alongside your head.
Reverse Crunch You will need to stay on your back for this belly exercise. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your arms at your sides with palms facing up to the ceiling. Put your legs in the air so that your knees are bent at ninety degree angles and your hips make about a ninety degree angle with your torso. Keep your knees unbent and as straight as possible. Now, contract your ab muscles so that it feels like your belly button is being pulled toward your spine, while at the same time gently lifting your hips off the floor. Raise your hips to height of a few inches, keeping your legs extended straight upward. Hold this position, then slowly lower your hips back to the floor. Repeat for an entire set.
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Aug
15
SUPERFOODS SPIFFY CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Posted by admin in food and drink on 08 15th, 2008| | No Comments »
Superfoods for a Spiffy Circulatory System
Circulation problems can be felt in a number of ways. Some symptoms include fatigue due to poor circulatory function, which may bring on other symptoms such as dizziness and fainting. The inability to concentrate, coldness in the hands or feet, headaches, angina, and high blood pressure are also other signs there could be problems with the circulation system. There are nutritionally dense foods we can incorporate into our diets to ensure our circulatory system is functioning at its best.
Whether your circulation is poor, it is vital that the vitamin C content of the body is kept up, because it will help prevent hardening of the arteries and arterial ballooning. Citrus fruits, red berries, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, red and green bell peppers, cabbage, and spinach are all great vitamin C foods sources, and it helps promote a healthy immune system and is required to help invent collagen, which holds cells together, which is urgent in maintaining the integrity and strength of the arteries and veins.
Leafy green vegetables, almonds, hazelnuts, and vegetable oils like sunflower, canola, and soybean are all brilliant sources of antioxidants, which are widely recognized for their ability to ward off diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Other great sources include broccoli, cabbage and kale.
Nuts are high in beneficial, unsaturated fatty acids and research shows a correlation between nut consumption and a reduced incidence of ischemic heart disease. Walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts are very high in these mandatory fatty acids.
Fish oils as in sardines and may help to improve or reverse atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Fish oils help maintain the elasticity of artery walls, prevent blood clotting, reduce blood pressure and stabilize heart rhythm.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs can cause damage to the cell walls of the vessels in the circulatory system. Vitamin E is also important in the formation of red blood cells. Wheat germ, corn, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus are all wonderful vitamin E food sources.
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