tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55999662831580592032024-02-08T03:45:42.320-08:00Health EverydayA healthy body lies in a healthy mind, then, avoid foods that can damage your body and your mindapithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-7548251527013194792012-03-08T22:19:00.004-08:002012-03-08T22:19:57.843-08:00Tips for Diabetic Weight Loss<div style="text-align: justify;">Diabetic weight loss is much more difficult than many people think. Losing weight when you are diabetic takes much more dedication and perseverance because you need to keep track of your blood sugar levels and insulin in addition to adapting to a new diet and exercise routine. Many diabetics are able to keep track of their blood sugar but are not able to properly regulate it when they are attempting to diet.<br />
<br />
Before starting any diabetic weight loss regimen it is a good idea to talk to your doctor. Your doctor should be able to give you some guidance that will help you to be able to properly regulate your insulin. You need to make sure to eat foods that will help you maintain your blood sugar at healthy levels, and test these levels as you normally would. You do not want your blood sugar to spike or drop too quickly. The doctor will be able to give you some guidance that will help you be able to lose the weight that you want to lose while keeping your body as healthy as it can possibly be.<br />
<br />
When dieting it is important to be conscientious about what you are eating. You should eat vegetables and fruits in moderation. It is important to make sure that the foods you are eating do not make your blood sugar levels spike. There are some foods that you can eat that will slowly digest and will allow you to maintain your levels while also being able to lose weight. Work with your doctor to develop a healthy balance of low-calorie, low-fat meals that will make sure you get the proper balance of nutrients and vitamins.<br />
<br />
Exercise is also important when it comes to diabetic weight loss. Cardio is an especially important part of the exercise regime. You want to elevate your heart rate to a level that will help exercise this important muscle and burn fat. If you push yourself too hard there is a chance that you could pass out and become injured, so be cautious. If you notice that you are starting to feel overly light-headed while exercising, you should take a few moments to allow your body to regulate itself. You will be able to know if you are hurting your body or if the light-headed feeling is from exercising or if it is from your diabetes. If the light-headed feeling does not pass it is important to check your blood sugar levels and contact your doctor right away so that you can be sure that your body is okay and that you can continue your workout.<br />
<br />
For more information on how to effectively manage diabetes the natural way starting today, visit www.myiho.com/orlandodiabetesproject. Dr. Marc Ott, DC offers effective solutions to help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Visit Integrated Health of Orlando to learn more about how you can begin to manage your diabetes as we are dedicated towards providing effective diabetes solutions to our patients.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-9654269774829879832012-03-08T22:19:00.001-08:002012-03-08T22:19:26.024-08:00Advantages of a Wireless Diabetes Monitoring System<div style="text-align: justify;">In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore it. Insulin is needed by the body to breakdown glucose for energy. When glucose builds up in the blood, instead of going into cells, it can lead to a number of serious health problems, affecting the eye, kidney, heart and other body functions. Today, there are approximately 25.8 million people in the US, or 8.3% of the population, afflicted with type 2 diabetes. The key to controlling type 2 diabetes is through diet, exercise and through testing and watching blood sugar readings on a consistent and reliable basis.<br />
<br />
To help better address the healthcare needs of people afflicted with type 2 diabetes, one company has a wireless diabetes management system enabling blood sugar level readings to be transmitted over the cell phone network and then have them stored and managed by healthcare providers through a web-enabled diabetes management software. The system can collect and then transmit readings from most any of the glucose meters available in the US market today.<br />
<br />
This wireless diabetes management solutions consist of a "connector" integrated wireless device, software application and a PC interface module. The connector enables the transmission of blood sugar readings from glucose meters through any GSM cellular network. The software application stores and manages patients' data. The PC-interface module enables patients' data to be graphically viewed on any computer or PDA connected through the Internet.<br />
<br />
Upon receipt of newly submitted patient data, the systems' server software generates and send feedback messages directly to the patient, via cell-phone or personal computer. The feedback messages are selected by the system based on the patient's historical data.<br />
<br />
Through this wireless diabetes management solution, healthcare professionals have the ability to remotely review and better manage patient's blood sugar levels as well as set thresholds to flag readings, according to specific blood sugar levels. In addition, the system has the ability to contact patients via text or email. The solution also enables patients to login and create personal accounts via the Internet as well as to allow them to select which Personal Health Record (PHR) or Electronic Health Record (EMR) system they would like to store their data within or outside the system.<br />
<br />
Some of the advantages of using this diabetes management tool, over current practices of collecting patient blood sugar data, include: greater accuracy in reading and storing blood sugar level data by patients and healthcare givers, more reliable remote access to patient blood sugar readings by healthcare providers and ability to provide coaching and positive reinforcement of patient behaviors to improve healthier lifestyles. Additionally, the wireless device is small and portable enough that it can be used anywhere there is access to a GSM cellular network.<br />
<br />
Barry Inouye is the President and CEO of Confidant Systems and more information on this new wireless diabetes management system can be found at http://www.confidantinc.com/.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-36964063221545167842012-03-08T22:18:00.002-08:002012-03-08T22:18:51.494-08:00Six Diabetic Weight Loss Mistakes - Avoid Them and Lose Weight<div style="text-align: justify;">Type 2 diabetic weight loss mistakes will make an already difficult path much harder. If you get discouraged and quit, the consequences to your health and quality of life are much too high a price to pay.<br />
<br />
Type 2 diabetes is the result of insulin resistance, and that in itself can cause more weight gain. On top of this, every medication you were given to control your blood sugar adds to weight gain, including injecting insulin.<br />
<br />
Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With Type 2 Diabetes<br />
<br />
Our Western style diet of convenience food is loaded with sugar, fat, nitrates and MSG among other things, and everywhere it has gone the local people have seen an enormous rise in obesity and in type 2 diabetes. This is most noticeable among the younger population, probably because they adopt the new ways of eating so much faster than their elders do.<br />
<br />
So trying to lose weight while continuing to eat a convenience food diet is going to frustrate a type 2 diabetic who is already fighting insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. But as David found out with Goliath, it's not how strong your enemy is, it's how well you pick your stones and your targets. Just like the six smooth stones, here are six mistakes you can avoid.<br />
<br />
Not Eating Enough<br />
<br />
There is such a thing as a 600-calorie diet, and there are people who try it. I've done it myself. It will lead you to lose weight but it has two problems. First, you cannot get the things you need to keep you healthy at such a low level, and if you try to exercise on that kind of low calorie diet you will fail. Building muscle is impossible without calories.<br />
<br />
The second problem is that once your body has adjusted to this diet, it will lower your metabolism to match your intake, and if you raise your calories, your clever metabolism will store as much as it can in the form of fat. That's so it can survive the next starvation diet.<br />
<br />
Since type 2 diabetics already store fat because of insulin imbalances, you are doing the opposite of what needs to be done to reverse type 2 diabetes. This is why not eating enough is the first of the diabetic weight loss mistakes.<br />
<br />
What you need to do is learn the best calorie range for your desired weight loss, and remember that it is not the calories you eat but the carbohydrate balance that makes for easy weight loss. That leads to the second of the diabetic weight loss mistakes.<br />
<br />
Concentrating on Calories Instead of Carbohydrates<br />
<br />
The latest news in diet studies is that a 7-days-a week low calorie diet was beaten by a 2-days-a-week low carbohydrate diet. Not only did the low carb dieters lose a lot more weight, they lowered blood sugar and reduced insulin resistance.<br />
<br />
If you are a type 2 diabetic and you eat a low calorie diet you will lose weight, but if you are on a low carbohydrate diet you will lose weight more easily, and you will reduce your body's need for insulin and blood sugar medications too.<br />
<br />
Use the glycemic index, stay away from refined carbohydrates, and you'll find yourself on a low carb diet without having to cut so far down on your calories. And you will lose weight.<br />
<br />
Watch Out for Expectations<br />
<br />
We are human. We may jump off the low carb wagon, or we may hit plateaus during a diet. Diabetic weight loss mistakes include expecting too much, and it can lead to stress and depression. One week you might lose 2 pounds, and the next week not lose any weight.<br />
<br />
The best way to diet is not to diet. Choose how you will live, what foods you will eat from now on, and see it as your new life, not as a diet you will be on until you get to a certain weight.<br />
<br />
Type 2 diabetes requires doing things differently for the rest of our lives. We are replacing lifetime eating habits, and slip-ups will happen. But we will change if we don't give up.<br />
<br />
Diabetic Weight Loss Mistakes Include Not Exercising<br />
<br />
Trying to lose weight without exercise is going to lead to frustration. It is much more difficult to continue weight loss and keep it off if you are not active. How often and how long should you exercise? That depends on you.<br />
<br />
If you are trying to lose weight, exercise needs to be part of every day. And after you've increased your exercise time to a good hour you will see steady results. That's because you are building muscle, and muscle burns calories and uses free insulin.<br />
<br />
That hour does not have to be all in one chunk either. However, the more time you commit to being active, the better you will do. Participants on the Biggest Loser TV show are exercising all day long. They are also on a healthy weight loss diet, but it is the exercise that does the job. So get active every way you can.<br />
<br />
Eating While Doing Other Things Is a Diet Breaker<br />
<br />
If you watch TV while you are eating, you have fallen into one of the common diabetic weight loss mistakes, and it will lead you to failure. Unconscious eating keeps you from being aware of what or how much you eat. You will not know when you are full either.<br />
<br />
This habit often occurs at night during or after supper when you are relaxing. The best advice for those of us who have the habit of unconscious eating is to serve food and sit at the table to eat it. We can't allow ourselves to eat in front of the TV or at a computer or while reading a book.<br />
<br />
The serve and sit rule will change many bad eating habits if you will make yourself abide by it. If unconscious eating is a problem this will break it. I confess it's something I still struggle with late in the evening.<br />
<br />
Cleaning Your Plate Is a Bad Habit<br />
<br />
Your mama said to clean your plate, but that is one of the diabetic weight loss mistakes you need to stop. There is no need to eat everything that is on your plate. In fact, it's good practice to stop eating while there is still food there.<br />
<br />
How many times have you filled your plate because you felt very hungry and then realized halfway through the meal that you no longer felt hungry? Yet you probably kept eating because it was there on your plate. We were raised to do that, but it's not a good habit now.<br />
<br />
It's important to know when you are full and stop eating the moment you are no longer hungry. If you obeyed the diet tip of using a smaller plate, that helps too. But not finishing what is on your plate is now a desirable trait to have. That goes double if you are eating out. The portions are often way too large anyway.<br />
<br />
On the subject of eating out, here are some good habits. Limit salad toppings, serve less pasta, don't use whipped toppings or gravies, and don't order a soda with the meal. If you get dessert make it one of those mini desserts.<br />
<br />
Avoid Diabetic Weight Loss Mistakes<br />
<br />
Trying to lose weight can be hard and heartbreaking for a type 2 diabetic, but it is possible. Fighting against hunger pangs from high insulin levels and low blood sugar is tough enough without the added problem of sugar addiction that is promoted by our convenience food diet.<br />
<br />
My advice? Do the best you can today, forget yesterday, and don't worry about tomorrow. While you are counting carbs and calories, don't forget to count your blessings too. God bless you.<br />
<br />
Martha Zimmer invites you to visit her website and learn more about type 2 diabetes, its complications and how you can deal with them, as well as great tips for eating healthy that will make living with diabetes less painful.<br />
<br />
Go to http://www.a-diabetic-life.com and find out what you can do to avoid many of the pitfalls of this life-changing condition, like paying for cures that don't work and spending money for things you could have gotten free. Martha has made the mistakes and done the research so you don't have to.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-48126374709720067042012-02-05T22:24:00.001-08:002012-03-08T22:39:09.104-08:00The Value of the Patient-Centered Medical Home<div style="text-align: justify;">The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is an approach to healthcare that is widely seen as a first step toward healthcare reform. The PCMH is usually a primary care office - family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics or geriatrics - that serves as the hub for all a patient's medical needs. Focusing on the whole person, it provides continuous, comprehensive, coordinated care, establishing a partnership between patients and their personal healthcare team as part of an integrated medical neighborhood.<br />
<br />
The PCMH emphasizes:<br />
<br />
• Enhanced access, making it easier for patients to contact their personal healthcare team;<br />
• Prevention and proactive management of chronic conditions, improving clinical quality and safety;<br />
• Education to engage patients in their care to attain optimum health;<br />
• A team approach to care; and<br />
• Technology, such as electronic health record and patient registries, to facilitate information exchange, storage and retrieval.<br />
<br />
According to the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative, "Clinicians practicing in the highest level medical home will:<br />
<br />
• "Take personal responsibility and accountability for the ongoing care of patients;<br />
• Be accessible to their patients on short notice for expanded hours and open scheduling;<br />
• Be able to conduct consultations through email and telephone;<br />
• Utilize the latest health information technology and evidence-based medical approaches, as well as maintain updated electronic personal health records;<br />
• Conduct regular check-ups with patients to identify looming health crises, and initiate treatment/prevention measures before costly, last-minute emergency procedures are required;<br />
• Advise patients on preventative care based on environmental and genetic risk factors they face;<br />
• Help patients make healthy lifestyle decisions; and<br />
• Coordinate care, when needed, making sure procedures are relevant, necessary and performed efficiently."1<br />
<br />
To enable medical practices to adopt these priorities and build the appropriate infrastructure, the PCMH model realigns payment to blend standard fee-for-service reimbursement, a monthly care-management fee and a bonus for meeting or exceeding quality outcomes. Theoretically, this compensation model will shift the focus of care away from acute, episodic care toward more comprehensive, holistic care. It will incorporate both lower costs and better outcomes for patients.<br />
<br />
Few practices can achieve the transformation to the PCMH on their own. Most lack the time, expertise and resources to transform their care delivery methods. On-site coaching by quality-improvement experts shows them how to adopt new work flows, realign staffing, acquire and use new technology to its fullest extent, and make the culture change to a quality-driven mindset. Once attained, the new framework allows a practice to improve operations, incorporate quality approaches and increase patients' and care-givers' satisfaction with the healthcare experience.<br />
<br />
The PCMH narrows the gap between today's fragmented healthcare system and tomorrow's integrated approach.<br />
<br />
Source<br />
1. Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative. http://www.pcpcc.net/patient-centered-medical-home, accessed Aug. 15, 2011.<br />
<br />
Lisa H. Schneck, MSJ, is staff writer for HealthTeamWorks, a nonprofit medical-practice transformation company in Lakewood, Colo</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-91350268132360539182012-02-05T22:24:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:38:43.745-08:00White Blood Cells in Urine<div style="text-align: justify;">Finding white blood cells in urine is not common and is usually a sign that something is wrong with the body. Should this occur, individuals would be exposed to a battery of tests to find out exactly why white blood cells are present in the urine that is usually sterile.<br />
<br />
Detection of white blood cells in urine can be done through two different methods. The first one is by peeking through the microscope and the other is by using an indicator strip. Either way, both are done in laboratories and are very accurate indicators of the presence of white bcs in a person's urine.<br />
<br />
How they get there, however, is another matter. Following are some of the known causes for the presence of white blood cells in the urine.<br />
<br />
Urinary Tract Infection<br />
This is actually the most common and also the easiest to treat. The urinary tract encompasses three organs - the bladder, the kidneys and the urethra. As most people know, some of the sign of a UTI include fever, vomiting and painful yet frequent urination. Usually, it is easy to diagnose the presence of UTI because the urine not only contains WBC but also nitrites. This kind of infection usually occurs if bacteria enter the urethra, which could happen during sexual intercourse.<br />
<br />
Kidney Disease<br />
A kidney disease is also a big possibility when the white blood cell is present in the urine. At the same time, red bcs and protein would also be present in the liquid. The presence of kidney stones is also a known culprit as these stones block the pathway of the urine. In some cases, the blockage is not made by kidney stones but a tumor in the said organs.<br />
<br />
A kidney problem leading to WBC in the urine is not usually felt by the person having it unless the problem is already advanced. Hence, the urinalysis is actually a good indicator of a kidney problem so that people can resolve the disease before it becomes worse.<br />
<br />
Bladder Infection<br />
Aside from the presence of WBC in the urine, people with a bladder infection will notice that their urine is very cloudy. This usually happens if a person has any blockage in their bladder, causing the WBC to accumulate in the organ. Pregnant women are also prone to infections that may lead to the presence of white blood cells in their urine.<br />
<br />
Of course, there are some cases when white blood cells in urine do not pose a large threat to a person's health. The urine could have been contaminated by WBC from the vagina, in which case obstructions or kidney diseases are not to be blamed.<br />
<br />
The presence of white bcs in urine is more of a symptom than the actual cause of the problem. This is why submitting to a routine urinalysis is a good way to prevent problems even before they become too serious. Of course, the amount of white blood cells as well as how often they appear in the urine could also be indicators of an underlying problem.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-20726163861526306302012-02-05T22:21:00.001-08:002012-03-08T22:39:54.017-08:00Incretins in Diabetes<div style="text-align: justify;">Incretins are hormones that are released in the gut in response to a meal. The incretins promote insulin secretion, inhibit glucagon, and slow emptying of the stomach. The result of these effects is to lower sugar levels in the morning and after eating a meal. Incretins also appear to promote the growth and survival of beta cells (the cells that release insulin).<br />
<br />
The insulin-secreting effects of the incretins depend on blood sugar levels. They have their greatest effects at high sugar levels, when increased insulin secretion is needed. When sugar levels are normal, they have minimal effects, thus avoiding hypoglycemia (low sugar). This is a significant advantage when these hormones are used for treatment.<br />
<br />
Although these benefits were first noted over 50 years ago, incretins were not previously available as therapy since the hormones lasted less than 10 minutes in your circulation. Researchers however recently identified technologies that allowed the incretins to last for longer periods of time. This has allowed physicians to use the incretins to treat people with Type 2 Diabetes, in whom incretin related actions are typically reduced.<br />
<br />
The first class of incretin related drugs developed were the "incretin mimetics". Currently available drugs in this class are Byetta and Victoza. Both are delivered by injection. Byetta is a synthetic formulation of exendin 4, a hormone found in the Gila monster. It is very similar to the human incretin (53% homology), but much more resistant to breakdown. It thus lasts for more than 2 hours (compared to 10 minutes).<br />
<br />
The formulation which is currently available requires two injections per day. Victoza has been chemically modified to resist breakdown. It lasts for 11-13 hours, and is injected once per day.<br />
<br />
Bydureon, a once weekly version of Byetta, was approved by the FDA in January 2012.<br />
<br />
On average, Byetta and Victoza reduce HA1C levels by 1-2%, lower after meal sugars by ~50 mg/dl, and lower fasting sugars by ~25 mg/dl. Both drugs are associated with reduced appetite and an average weight loss of 2-6 pounds after 7 months. At one year, the average weight loss is 10 pounds.<br />
<br />
Victoza appears to be more effective in HA1c reduction, with the greatest benefits in people with the highest sugar levels.<br />
<br />
The weight-loss benefits associated with this class of drugs are typically described as an early sense of "fullness" while eating a meal. Byetta and Victoza have also been associated with small reductions in blood pressure. New retrospective data suggests a potential role for incretins in the reduction of heart-related risk.<br />
<br />
Prospective clinical trials regarding heart disease reduction are now underway. Incretin related side effects include nausea, and rarely, vomiting. Gastrointestinal complaints are typically dose-related, and lessen with time (typically within 6-8 weeks).<br />
<br />
Nausea appears to be more common with Byetta.<br />
<br />
A gradual increase in dose reduces the frequency and duration of nausea in many patients.<br />
<br />
Recently, cases of acute pancreatitis have been described in people treated with Byetta and Victoza. A causal relationship has not been definitively identified.<br />
<br />
Risk assessment is complicated since pancreatitis risk is already increased in people who are obese and who have Type 2 Diabetes.<br />
<br />
Until further information is available, you should not use these medications if you have a history of pancreatitis, or are judged to be at high risk for this disease.<br />
<br />
Thyroid tumors were seen in mice and rats treated with Victoza in pre-clinical trials. These findings were not observed in monkeys. There were no reported cases of medullary thyroid cancer in human clinical trials.<br />
<br />
Nonetheless, Victoza should not be used if you have a history of medullary thyroid cancer, or if anybody in your family has medullary thyroid cancer.<br />
<br />
The second class of incretin related drugs are the "DPP-4 inhibitors".<br />
<br />
The DPP-4 inhibitors inhibit the breakdown of the incretins, thereby increasing circulating levels of these hormones. Currently available drugs in this class include Januvia, Onglyza and Tradjenta. All are once daily oral medications.<br />
<br />
The DPP-4 inhibitors reduce HA1C levels by 0.8% on average. Fasting and after-meal blood sugar levels are also reduced. They are "weight-neutral" without an effect on appetite. The DPP-4 inhibitors are very well tolerated due to simple once daily dosing and rare side effects.<br />
<br />
These drugs are an interesting addition to the treatment options available to people with Diabetes.<br />
<br />
Before you begin therapy, remember to discuss all potential risks with your physician.<br />
<br />
Michael A. Dempsey, M.D.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-61155198960553338052012-02-05T22:21:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:39:31.328-08:00Diabetes Symptoms and Treatment<div justify;$22="">One of the most common metabolic disorders in today's world is diabetes. Malfunctioning of the pancreas in - producing too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both and this causes diabetes. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to help in converting sugar, starches, and other foods into energy. A person who has regular high levels of blood glucose is diagnosed to suffer from diabetes. There are three types of diabetes - Type I, Type II, and Gestational diabetes.<br />
<br />
Polydipsia or increased thirst causing to drink fluids more often, Polyphagia or increased appetite, Polyuria or frequent passing of urine, Blurred eye vision, Lack of energy and fatigue, Unusual and sudden weight loss, Dry itchy skin, Slow healing sores, Losing sensation or tingling and numbness in feet are all diabetes symptoms.<br />
<br />
The different allopathic diabetes medicines are - Meglitinide Drugs, Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors, Thiazolidinedione Drugs, DPP-4 Inhibitors, Sulfonylureas Drugs, Biguanide Drugs, Dopamine Receptor Agonists, Bile Acid Sequestrants, and Combination Drugs.<br />
<br />
In Ayurveda, diabetes is also known as Madhumeha and according to them, there are 20 types of diabetes - four types are due to Vata, six types from Pitta, and Kapha causes the remaining ten. Ayurveda for Diabetes helps to maintain blood sugar and keep kidneys, liver, eyes, and heart safe as these organs are affected by long drawn diabetes. Some diabetes herbal medications are listed here - Gymnema Sylvestre, Salacia oblonga, Bitter Melon, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Ginseng, Aloe vera, and Chandraprabha. Some specified herbs for diabetes are - Savory to alleviate thirst, Broccoli, Ginseng, Green Tea, Lantana, Plantain, Sage to lower blood sugar, Evening Primrose for blood circulation, and Aloe Vera, Beans, Ginseng, Green Tea, Plantain to normalize blood sugar.<br />
<br />
In Ayurvedic medication since ages, cow urine is used to prepare diabetes medicines. A recent scientific study by Dr. Jayakumar and his team in their research have found that the cow urine has anti-diabetic properties and has raised hope for millions of diabetic patients in India and abroad. The project funded by the State Government will be over five years.<br />
<br />
Natural medicines for diabetes do not cause any side effects and help in stimulating pancreas to function normally. Any form of regular exercise, stopping smoking and alcohol, and taking a balanced diet along with few life-style changes can help in controlling diabetes. Some yoga exercises that are beneficial for diabetes are Sarvangasana, Halasana, the Child pose, Paschimotasana, and Ardha Matsyendrasana. Diabetes yoga helps to manage diabetes by activating glandular system responsible for this illness.<br />
<br />
Cow Urine Therapy is an ancient therapy part of Ayurveda which has been re-established by study and research. Cow's urine is very much capable of diabetes treatment. For more information on Ayurveda for diabetes visit our website at swaarnim.com.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-70845551902311491622012-02-05T22:20:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:40:25.057-08:00Diabetes Is Preventable<div style="text-align: justify;">Diabetes and the Consequences<br />
<br />
It is no laughing matter when one contracts this horrible disease. Early symptoms might include headaches, dizziness, thirst, hunger and a few other mild out of sort's conditions. It's when the other more serious symptoms start that one generally becomes very anxious.<br />
<br />
The feet may lose feeling, the centre of the brain feels numb, the eyes are not what they used to be and balance is fading. You head to the doctor's and a sucrose tolerance test is ordered. You suspect high blood sugar because you have a sweet tooth and a great love of chocolate and ice cream. So will that explain why you are so thirsty, particularly when you wake up in the morning? What about that funny feeling in your tongue?<br />
<br />
Some of these symptoms go with high cholesterol and high blood pressure and these too are warning signs for diabetes.<br />
<br />
During my lifetime there have come and gone many with the disease and the thing noticed most about them is the smell of their breath. It is a somewhat sickly artificial smell that might be explained by the intake of insulin. My grandmother had diabetes and that smell was prominent on her breath and would see me avoiding coming too close to her face, although her affection was much sought after.<br />
<br />
Lately some diabetics have come to my attention in hospitals where they were having lower limbs removed. In the eye hospital some were being treated for blindness and other things.<br />
<br />
This is a preventable disease although if you have the diabetic gene it only takes careless abuse of your body to get it. Obesity is one of the primary causes and here blood pressure and cholesterol are always present. People with the latter can contract heart disease, suffer strokes and die suddenly.<br />
<br />
These are all reasons to avoid sugar at all costs and yet parents feed masses of it to their children. Soft drinks or sodas are full of it, some worse than others. Chocolate bars and candies are quite potent poisons and ice cream loaded with sugar is also full of fat.<br />
<br />
If we can prevent diabetes why would we not want to. The information here may help with that task and make potential victims more aware.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-26058584288031333082012-01-17T22:27:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:28:16.109-08:00Side Effects of HGH<div style="text-align: justify;">It's been heralded for its ability to virtually "turn back time," but the side effects of HGH that occur when it is used incorrectly are harrowing. Read below to learn what can go wrong when one decides to take HGH, and take care when beginning any HGH regimen. Weigh the benefits versus the risks, and select the type of HGH that is most likely to prove safe for you.<br />
<br />
Side effects of injections and supplements of HGH include:<br />
<br />
-Stiff muscles and joints - Though HGH most definitely helps the user increase muscle mass, it also can result in muscles that are difficult to stretch out and joints that feel stagnant.<br />
<br />
-High blood pressure - Some studies have shown that HGH use by the elderly can eventually result in complications like high blood pressure, which may affect a person's lifespan. Even with the knowledge of side eff ects, some people purport to enjoy the vitality HGH use brings to their life, and to therefore accept the possibility of some side effects in the process.<br />
<br />
-Fluid retention - Many people take HGH for its anti-aging benefits, so it comes as a surprise to some when they experience fluid retention. After all, increased muscle mass gives one the ability to burn more calories and thus decrease fat stores; fluid retention can make it look as if one has gained weight instead of lost it.<br />
<br />
-Carpal tunnel syndrome - Uncomfortable and a real hindrance for computer users in particular, carpal tunnel syndrome can occur due to HGH supplementation.<br />
<br />
-The onset of diabetes - This is a debated side effe ct, as HGH also been shown to lessen one's chance of developing diabetes. It depends which studies you view as to what your final opinion will be on this matter.<br />
<br />
-Enlarged heart and/or kidneys - A scary side effect that can happen due to HGH therapy, an enlarged heart and/or kidneys is definitely a concern.<br />
<br />
-Nightmares - Some side effects of HGH do not seem intuitive, and nightmares or night terrors are one of these.<br />
<br />
-Allergic reactions - Itchiness, rashes, swelling at injection site and more can occur as a result of an allergic reaction to HGH.<br />
<br />
To lessen your changes of experiencing side effects of HGH, make sure you are taking a supplement that is well-known for its relative safety and efficacy. Do not take more than is prescribed by a professional, and be on the lookout for any and all side effects.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-14783156088912660152012-01-17T22:26:00.001-08:002012-03-08T22:28:40.300-08:00I Hate Taking Medicine<div style="text-align: justify;">I can not even guess how many times I have heard that statement from patients when I ask them about the medications they take everyday. Many times I ask them why they are taking medication and the most common answer is "The doctor said I had to". If someone is taking more than one medication (which is usually the case), I ask them if they know which medicine is for which condition. About 50% do not know which medication is for blood pressure, cholesterol or stomach issues, etc. Then the next 2 questions almost always draw a blank stare reaction - How high was your cholesterol or how high was your blood pressure? They usually don't have any idea. Then I want to know that when their doctor told them that they had to take this medicine, did the doctor base the recommendation on 2 or 3 blood pressure readings over a period of weeks or did the doctor do at least a second blood test 2 or 3 months later to check their cholesterol to see if was still high? Their answer almost always is "no" or "I don't think so".<br />
<br />
Why? That should be standard procedure. Blood pressure can vary widely from day to day over a period of weeks, as with cholesterol readings. Once a patient is placed on these medications, rarely does the doctor ever say "let's try stopping the medicine for a while and see how things are going". People are expected to take medicine for the REST OF THEIR LIFE! Yet I hear it everyday - "I hate taking medicine"...<br />
<br />
Think about this - no doctor can "make" a patient take anything. None of the medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. are something that needs to start the day they are prescribed or a heart attack or stroke will occur soon. It does not work that way.<br />
<br />
Ask yourself this question - Do I know anyone who started on one medication and a year or two later is still taking only one medication? Also - Do I know anyone who has started on one of these drugs and they really seem healthier, more active, more alive or more joyful after being on the medication for 2 or 3 years?<br />
<br />
Think about this - If taking drugs for just about every lab value that gets a little out of range or if taking drugs to prevent the problem actually worked, why is our country going broke trying to practice this type of health care?<br />
<br />
Think about the "war on cancer", the massive flu shot campaigns, the millions donated to all the various societies and associations for all diseases. How is that working? It's not! Consult with me and get real answers about the cause of your health problems - then get the truth about how to support the organs and tissues of your body to heal and repair and create a level of health you didn't think you could ever regain!<br />
<br />
Eat Well - Move Well - Think Well<br />
<br />
© Health & Wellness Solutions<br />
<br />
Dr. Dennis Mutell, D.C., D.A.C.B.S.P., D.A.C.B.N., C.C.N. graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1983 with honors. Following graduation Dr. Mutell set up a private practice in Baldwin, New York. While in practice Dr. Mutell's interest in running led him to pursue post graduate training in the care and treatment of athletes.<br />
<br />
Both for personal and professional reasons his interest in nutrition for improved athletic performance and health became a focal point of his practice. Dr. Mutell obtained diplomat status with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.<br />
<br />
Since 1984 Dr. Mutell has worked with athletes, private patients and corporations helping individuals achieve better health and wellness with proper nutrition and life style management.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-26759886957277049842012-01-17T22:26:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:28:28.385-08:00Dangers Of Self-Medication<div style="text-align: justify;">Pill-popping has become a common practice today. The stressful conditions under which we live, the competition at work or business, the struggle to keep up with the Joneses, has taken a toll on human health. About 50% of the general population suffers from headaches several times during the month. Dyspepsia, heartburn and peptic ulcers are other common complaints. As depression, insomnia, allergies and various other problems increase, pharmaceutical companies flood the market with new drugs. There are pills available even to combat laziness or shyness. Ingenious advertising and aggressive marketing have turned us into a generation of pill-poppers.<br />
<br />
Self-medication is the use of drugs without a doctor's advice. Medicines may be recommended by a family member or a friend or a pharmacist.<br />
<br />
Reasons for Self-medication:<br />
<br />
• Lack of time to see a doctor. Inability to get a quick appointment. The battery of unnecessary tests ordered for a simple illness is both expensive and time-consuming.<br />
• Illness may be too mild to warrant a visit to the doctor.<br />
• A similar complaint may have been treated successfully through a previous prescription. So the medication is repeated.<br />
• Too much information culled from the internet or magazines makes people confident about treating their own illness.<br />
• Non-availability of a doctor in the vicinity. The hospital or clinic may be a long distance away.<br />
• Poverty. A doctor's fees may be unaffordable.<br />
• Easy availability of over-the-counter drugs.<br />
• Home remedies that have been used in the family with success.<br />
• Elderly people are suspicious of allopathic medicines. So alternative therapies are commonly used in developing countries.<br />
<br />
The Dangers of Self-medication are many<br />
<br />
1. Habituation. Many become addicted to prescription drugs such as cough syrups, anti-allergic drugs, antacids, pain relievers or tonics. Newspapers often report about Hollywood actors checking into rehabilitation facilities for addiction to prescription drugs.<br />
2. Allergic reactions that may be severe or even fatal. Antibiotics like Penicillin or Sulpha drugs can cause very severe reactions.<br />
3. Irrational drug combinations are available in the market. Some of them may be dangerous especially if taken with alcohol or other substances. Even food supplements and tonics can sometimes be harmful.<br />
4. Under-dosage may not cure the symptom. Over-dosage can produce collateral damage to heart, kidneys or other organs. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics through wrong dosage or insufficient duration may lead to resistance or a sudden allergic reactions. As a result, when there is need for an antibiotic, it may be ineffective.<br />
5. Even an overdose of vitamins may have an adverse effect, especially fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.<br />
6. Cheap and substandard drugs are of no use.<br />
7. Addiction to psychotropic drugs such as LSD, Ketamine, cocaine, marijuana is on the increase.<br />
8. A symptom like headache or nausea may be common to many medical diseases. By masking the symptom temporarily, it will be difficult for a doctor to arrive at a correct diagnosis.<br />
<br />
Drugs most commonly used are painkillers. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like brufen or ibuprofen increase the risk of stroke by four times in a person suffering from high blood pressure. They also cause gastric problems. COX2 inhibitors affect the heart. Paracetamol, aspirin, anti-allergic pills, anabolic steroids - any of these can produce side- effects detrimental to health.<br />
<br />
How to discourage self-medication:<br />
Sir William Osler said "One of the first duties of a physician is to educate the masses when not to take medicines."<br />
So the most important thing is to educate the general public on the dangers of self-medication. Health talks can be given in schools or colleges or even at the grass root level through talks, slide shows or videos. Every drug must be regarded as potentially dangerous if taken indiscriminately. Medication should be taken on the advice of a doctor or a trained health professional.<br />
<br />
Proper drug control is very important. Drugs should not be dispensed without prescriptions. There should be proper maintenance of records of dangerous drugs, by shops selling medicines. Drug inspectors should be more vigilant in checking these pharmacies. Many patients rely on the pharmacist to recommend drugs for their ailments. Sometimes antibiotics are given only for a day or two. There should be some restrictions on over-the-counter drugs.<br />
<br />
Slack implementation of drug control is the reason why pharmacists feel free to prescribe at will. People vary greatly in their sensitivity to drugs. One person's dosage may be a little too much for the next person, resulting in toxic reactions.<br />
<br />
Doctors too should be conversant with the properties of the drugs they prescribe. There are patients who demand antibiotics for the slightest indisposition such as a common cold. They should be discouraged. When an antibiotic is prescribed they should insist on the patient taking the entire course. They should also create awareness about the dangers of mixing drugs.<br />
<br />
Self-medication is dangerous. Only the ignorant and the ill-advised will subject themselves to medication for every minor complaint. Pregnant women should be doubly cautioned as it can have adverse effects on the unborn child.<br />
<br />
The next time you are tempted to pop a pill just stop and think!<br />
<br />
Eva Bell is a doctor of Medicine and also a freelance writer of articles, short stories, children stories. Published in Indian magazines and newspapers, anthologies and also on the web. Author of two novels, one non-fiction, two children's books. Special interest- Travel and Women's Issues. http://www.evabell.net Blog: www.muddyloafers.blogspot.com</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-34423474800116072722012-01-17T22:25:00.001-08:002012-03-08T22:29:15.390-08:00The Return of the Victorian Diseases<div style="text-align: justify;">A series of deadly diseases, which wreaked havoc during the Victorian age, are staging a comeback. Conditions on the rise include typhoid, whooping cough, rickets and scarlet fever.<br />
<br />
The UK has seen an increase of 50 per cent on new scarlet fever cases since 2007, a pandemic disease that once killed thousands of people throughout Europe 200 years ago. As a result of this increase doctors and hospitals have also been put on alert for possible outbreaks.<br />
<br />
Typhoid and whooping cough are at their worst levels in more than a decade.<br />
<br />
The return of these diseases can be attributed to the rise of cheap package holidays to parts of the world where tuberculosis and typhoid are rife combined with poor nutrition and outbreaks of flu.<br />
<br />
Here are some guidelines about how to recognize and prevent these feared diseases:<br />
<br />
-Typhoid: This infection is caused by salmonella bacteria. Its symptoms include fever, constipation and tummy pain. Typhoid outbreaks are common in Asia, Africa and South America. Most of the cases in the UK are attributed to people who have brought it from abroad. The most effective way to prevent this disease is by vaccination, so if you are thinking about travelling to these areas it is better to get advice from either your local GP or your international health insurance provider.<br />
<br />
-Rickets: This condition is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, which helps the body to absorb calcium and make sure it gets it where is needed, namely your bones and teeth. If the bones do not get enough of the calcium that they require, then they can become soft and weak. This illness is common amongst children of African-Caribbean descent because dark skin needs to be in the sun longer than pale skin to get vitamin D. The increase use of sun protection creams in the UK might have led to more children being deficient in vitamin D and as a result more exposed to the risk of getting rickets. The best way to prevent it is to eat plenty of food rich in vitamin D like oily fish, liver, eggs and breakfast cereals.<br />
<br />
- Scarlet Fever: This disease is usually caused by a bacteria transferred through mucus or saliva. Its most common symptoms are vomiting, tonsillitis and swollen glands in the face and neck. The severity of this disease can be curbed to a great extent by the use of antibiotics. These bacteria can also spread via cutlery, clothes and bed linen so it is important to wash everything regularly and at high temperatures.<br />
<br />
-Whooping Cough: This is a bacterial infection which can be easily spread between people and usually affects infants and young children. The UK has a national immunisation programme against whooping cough, however a health scare about 30 years ago led to a loss of faith in the vaccine causing cases of whopping cough to rise. Its symptoms are sore throat, hacking cough, a runny nose and watering eyes. It is worth mentioning that the current vaccine is very effective even though its effectiveness decreases over time. However the symptoms tend to be milder for adults.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-39365309893098478442012-01-17T22:25:00.000-08:002012-03-08T22:28:50.879-08:00Drug Interactions Can Be A Problem<div style="text-align: justify;">Drug interactions can mean different things to many people, but most people think of the different varieties of prescription medications, the disclaimers and the label warning information. The great thing about taking only one medication is that it is much easier to monitor the effects on your body and be aware of any problems almost immediately. For those taking many medications close together, monitoring and problem solving is much harder and can cause some major problems for the patient.<br />
<br />
Prescription drugs are notorious for having too many cross interaction tests to determine where the problem cause is and add to these confusions the different chemical makeup of each drug and you might be looking for a needle in a haystack and many possible adverse reactions. Regardless of how many tests are ordered it all depends on the individual and the medications and the reactions that might not even be mentioned on the label so the patient might not realize that the new problem is actually coming from one or more of the medications they are taking.<br />
<br />
One way to try and combat unusual reactions to the medications you are taking is by closely communicating with your doctor making sure they are aware of every single medication you are taking. However, because some doctors are not fully versed in every drug, especially the less common drugs, they might be at a loss for what is going on. To get the full scoop on the medications you are taking and how they might have negative interactions always and frequently consult your pharmacist. They are specifically trained in specific drugs, the chemical compounds used and the many ways they can affect the body and for the most part they would probably be the best medical professional to seek advise from.<br />
<br />
Of course, while some medications are life threatening it is important to realize that the less medications you take the better off your body will be. Medication that can help certain problems can also take a large toll on organs such as your kidneys, liver, and heart.<br />
<br />
The importance of letting your doctor know what prescription and OTC drugs and medications you are taking regularly cannot be stressed enough. The best approach is to be proactive like doing some of your own research as well as limiting the number of medications you are taking when you can and definitely stop any medications that are producing questionable side effects until you can talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Following these simple suggestions will help you live a long and healthy life well into your future.<br />
<br />
Huge problems can arise when you are taking a bunch of medications for different problems at one time, with decent Health insurance coverage and a good doctor, staying on track is no problem. Quick Health insurance quotes will get you needed coverage.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-33070161060105467052011-11-16T15:56:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:56:44.020-08:004 Tips for Beautiful Healthy Skin<div style="text-align: justify;">Your skin is your largest body organ. If maintained and kept healthy, it will protect you from all sorts of environmental harm. Since it's working so hard for you, why not treat it with some tender-loving care? There are a few fundamental things you can do to keep your skin healthy. Below are five tips for healthy skin that are easy to do and should be done daily.<br />
<br />
1. Eat a Nutritious Diet. Eating a healthy diet that's rich in vitamins and minerals will nourish your skin and keep it radiant. Some foods that deliver key nutrients like zinc, vitamin A, omega 3, omega 6 and high quality protein for a healthy skin include colorful vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, lean meat, sweet potato, mango, carrot, spinach, olive oil and nuts. The juice of a lemon may help detoxify your body from harmful toxins that can build up.<br />
<br />
2. Drink Plenty Water. In addition to eating a healthy diet, drinking 8 glasses of water can hydrate your skin and help cleanse your body from toxins. If you live in a hot climate, it is especially important to drink cold water throughout the day. Lemon juice, if applied topically, may help fight blemishes, freckles, acne marks, and dark spots. Cucumber is also commonly used on the dark circles around the eyes and other blemishes.<br />
<br />
3. Daily Skin Care Regimen. Maintaining a daily skin care regimen is important in keeping your skin fresh, clean and clear. Facial skin should be cleansed at least twice a day with warm water and a facial cleanser. Warm water opens up the pores and helps give your face a deeper clean. Clean and Clear facial cleanser is a great and inexpensive product that will cleanse the dirt from your pores and minimize blemishes and blackheads. Try not to scrub your face too much or too roughly as it may also cause irritation and it will push dirt even deeper into your pores. Gently wash your face in circular motion then rinse it with cold water. Always remove your make up before going to sleep.<br />
You should also keep the skin on the rest of your body soft and smooth. To do this, exfoliate daily in the shower using a semi-course body sponge and moisturizing soap. Body hair can trap dirt and oils so if you desire to remove some body hair, try Veet, a popular and effective hair removal product.<br />
<br />
4. Get Plenty of Sleep! Getting plenty of rest is perhaps the most important tip for achieving healthy, glowing skin. Try for 7 and 8 hours of uninterrupted rest per night. Don't skip out on your rest on the weekends because you could be stuck making up for it during the weekdays.<br />
<br />
For more beauty tips visit http://www.beautyhealthandwellbeing.com</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-21433508849821877512011-11-16T15:55:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:55:48.732-08:0010 Healthy Liver Foods - Things You Can Eat That Protect Your Liver<div style="text-align: justify;">Liver ailments are very common in developed countries and up to 30% of the population of those countries suffers from what is known as steatosis, or fatty liver, an underdiagnosed condition that causes rashes, tiredness, obesity, diabetes, puffy eyes...<br />
<br />
But here are the top 10 healthy liver foods you can eat to get out of that group:<br />
<br />
Ginger - you can find fresh ginger, pickled ginger, and dried ginger. They are all a great addition, though some people dislike it's strong fresh. minty, and spicy flavor. Start with small amounts and find out what's perfect for you.<br />
<br />
Turmeric - another liver protecting condiment, turmeric is often used in India and other countries to make things yellow. It has a very subtle taste and some people even claim it has no taste at all. A favorite of mine is adding turmeric to plain rice while it cooks.<br />
<br />
Green Leafy Vegetables - every vegetable will protect your liver, but leafy vegetables have been shown to be especially protective. People who live in areas where leafy vegetables are consumed in larger amounts have less liver disease, while people who live in countries that consume few of these are plagued with fatty liver. As a rule of thumb, half your plate should be filled with greenies.<br />
<br />
Fruit - fruit's fiber, vitamins and yet to be clearly understood enzymes help digestion and reduce the incoming toxic substances your liver has to deal with.<br />
<br />
Vegetable and Fruit Juices - these combine the benefits of fruit, vegetables, and raw food (see next). Some people go on a one week or one month juice-only diet and have completely reversed serious liver disease. In fact, some people were diagnosed with untreatable terminal liver disease and have reversed it using this diet!<br />
<br />
Raw Food - the heat used in cooking destroys the enzymes naturally found in food. These enzymes usually help digest the food and without them digestion hinders. One of the best ways to eat more raw food is eating fruit and juices.<br />
<br />
Artichoke - look beyond its weird look, artichoke is one of the healthiest foods out there and can be delicious.<br />
<br />
Whole Grains - the whole here is key. Whole grains have protein and, more importantly, fiber.<br />
<br />
Soy Products - soy and its derivates (soy milk, tofu, tempeh...) have been shown to reduce inflammation and reverse and prevent cancer. Since what is going on in your liver is an inflammatory process which sometimes lead to cancer, soy will be a great addition to our diet.<br />
<br />
Water - I'm not sure if this is a food or not. But it doesn't matter. Your cells, including your liver's, need this to work, so make sure you drink plenty.<br />
<br />
Do Even More For Your Liver<br />
<br />
Eating the right food is not the only thing you should be doing. The way you eat it, what you don't eat, some supplements, exercise, and even small periods of detoxing are key to protecting your health and reversing disease.<br />
<br />
If you want to know more ways you can protect your liver, head on over to LiverCare101.com and read the free guide to healthy liver.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-52402656093164201712011-11-16T15:54:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:54:50.055-08:00Tips to Staying Healthy<div style="text-align: justify;">There is always an article that comes out that lists the things that you need to do in order to stay healthy. These things are always changing. It seems that the only things that stay consistent are that you need to exercise and eat healthy. While these things are important, there is more to staying healthy than just physical changes you can do. This is my off beat list of a few other things in life that can help keep you healthy. It is important to live healthy in all areas. Nobody wants to think about not being around anymore, but if you follow these tips you can at least live the best life possible.<br />
<br />
Surround yourself with family and friends. Having connections with people is important to everyone's emotional state. I am not saying that you have to go out and befriend every person that you meet. That would be insane. However you should have people in your life that are a positive influence in your life, people that lift you up and people that you have shared interests with. Think about how it is hard sometimes to not have plans on a Friday. What if this was the case everyday forever? You have to make a conscious effort to let people in and allow the relationships to mature. After all love makes the world go round.<br />
<br />
Speaking of the world, get out there and see it. I believe that traveling is one of the most important things that you can do in your life. You can go and experience how other people live. Learn how they talk, what they eat, and their customs. We are all different and that's what makes it exciting. When you travel, you open yourself up to new experiences and you have a different outlook on the world around you.<br />
<br />
Read. This is so important. Our nation has a growing problem with literacy and its sad. When you read you are able to educate yourself and even discover different people and places. When you read a great book you completely transform your mind and are entranced by what you are reading. Reading helps you build your vocabulary and learn about things that you might not have learned otherwise. I have a rule of thumb, for every fiction book I buy I also buy a nonfiction book. I love biographies and books about different cultures.<br />
<br />
Another great way to stay healthy is get out there and volunteer. There are always people that need help and places always need extra hands to manage it. You can always put your life in better prospective when you are able to hear about someone else's. Helping people is just good for the soul.<br />
<br />
Like I said these aren't your conventional tips to stay healthy. I wanted to explore things outside of the physical healthy range. Emotional health is just as important if not more than physical healthy. When you are healthy on the inside then it shows. It's all about getting out there and connecting with the world around you. So get up, get out, and live a long and healthy life.<br />
<br />
June Owensboro<br />
<br />
Life Insurance QUotes<br />
</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-2719788537873701052011-11-16T15:52:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:52:03.541-08:00Healthy Diet Tips For Effective Weight Loss<div style="text-align: justify;">These days, people who are raring to lose weight are always on the lookout for effective healthy diet tips which they can use as guidelines toward achieving visible results. For the most part, it is necessary to know what important components should be present in a diet and fitness routine and how one can effectively follow the necessary steps in order to get desirable results. The following are some healthy diet tips for effective weight loss.<br />
<br />
Allow Your Body to Adjust Well to a Diet Program<br />
<br />
Many people make it a point to push their body too much too soon which often leads to extreme cravings as well as manifestations of extreme weakness and distress. If you plan to take on a very challenging diet plan such as a low fat, high protein program, make certain that you allow an appropriate amount of time for the body to get used to the new way you consume food. A concrete example is giving up junk foods first when starting a low calorie plan. The next steps would be foregoing take-out food and eating healthy home cooked meals, in that order.<br />
<br />
Never Neglect Fresh Fruits and Vegetables<br />
<br />
Very few people are fond of eating leafy greens and fresh fruits instead of chips. However, you can get used to this particular habit by changing certain aspects of daily meals gradually. For instance, it is easier to get used to fruits if you make them substitutes for pancakes and bacon in the morning. You will still feel extremely full by eating a bowl of fresh berries and non-fat yogurt but without the unnecessary calories.<br />
<br />
If you are on a cardiovascular exercise regimen, you can also increase fruit intake by drinking more smoothies after working out. This way, you get to enjoy a sweet and cold treat without going over your calorie intake limit for the day.<br />
<br />
Do Not Change Diets too Often<br />
<br />
It can be frustrating not to see results after a considerable period. However, it would be imprudent to change diet plans too often, especially since not all bodies react to all diets the same way. Give a program at least 6-8 weeks to yield results before you shift to another one just to give your body a fair chance to adjust and react properly.<br />
<br />
These healthy diet tips, if followed correctly and religiously, can very well change the way you look at dieting. Sometimes limiting food consumption is not enough to get the results you want so it would help to know other factors that can improve the effects of the diet you are currently on or the one you plan to follow.<br />
<br />
Are you having a hard time losing weight? Be sure to visit my site for tips on healthy weight loss and weight loss help for women.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-8773829680417958652011-11-16T15:51:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:51:23.129-08:00Healthy Dieting Tips<div style="text-align: justify;">Before we start let us make one thing clear about the word 'diet'. W hen you hear the word 'diet' what do you immediately think of? Let me guess, no food just soup for the rest of the week or how about no food at all. The word 'diet' is often misconstrued by most. It simply means eating right not just at that moment but as a part of your daily life, a lifestyle choice.<br />
<br />
When it comes to dieting, the numerous different kinds you will find on the market that will boggle your mind. The ones that help you lose weight as well are plenty too, from supplements to shakes to patches. All claim to perform dramatic results, fast and effectively. Sounds like an infomercial does it not? I assure you, there is no such thing as an easy way to lose weight because the quicker you lose the weight, the faster you will gain (not only will you get what you lost back, you gain extra pounds as well). Sad but true.<br />
<br />
All I can offer are a few tips to help you lose the pounds by putting them into practice everyday and making it a part of your lifestyle.<br />
<br />
Drink plenty of water<br />
<br />
Water really is an incredible element and the benefits are substantial especially in weight loss. It hydrates the body and when your tummy rumbles from hunger first drink water, it makes you feel full while also helping by reducing the need to eat too much. The other drinks are not quite so effective and often contain empty calories which do more harm than good when treated as a replacement for the remarkable element called water. Water is good for circulation, metabolism and detoxing. That is why your skin will thank you by becoming clear, smooth and will glow with health. Did you know? The body can survive longer without food than without water. Also you need almost eight to nine glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration.<br />
<br />
Set yourself some goals<br />
<br />
When you are trying to lose weight it is important to set realistic goals. They must push you and provide you with steely determination to keep at it though must not be too tough to achieve that you resort to desperate measures. Why is this important? Simply put, if your goals are unrealistic you will be more likely to quit. The reverse is true as well the tougher the challenge the greater the rewards which is why we are also more inclined to feel inspired. That is why your goals have to be realistic. A little competition is also a common human trait. Get someone to lose weight with and compete to lose more weight than them. You will be amazed how badly you will want to win, you will probably forget about how difficult your journey to weight loss is and just want to beat them. It is human nature.<br />
<br />
Eat more<br />
<br />
No you are not misreading. Eat more foods high in fiber such as vegetables and fruits. They are good for you and help you with your unhealthy cravings or tendency to binge by providing you with that full feeling.<br />
<br />
Get moving<br />
<br />
Think about it, the more you move the more calories you burn. It is a fact that in order to lose the weight you have to lose more calories than you consume. So if you want to reach your goals you need to exercise or do more activities especially activities that you enjoy.<br />
<br />
Dieting does not have to be tedious, maintain the use of these tips and keep your eye on the price. When you reach your goals and continue to eat right, you stand up straighter and are less inclined to blend into your environment. Your confidence is acknowledged, heads turn and for once you can look people in the eye. The mirror is no longer your enemy and shopping is fun. Remember: if at first you don't succeed try, try again.<br />
<br />
For more information on healthy diet tips, visit Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-57385487862956810652011-11-16T15:50:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:50:08.122-08:00The Perfect Healthy Lifestyle Diet Plan<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The correct healthy lifestyle diet plan should allow you to focus on your health, while still enjoying foods which are not only beneficial for you but also taste great! Most individuals don't wish to begin consuming healthy seeing that they do not think healthy foods taste well. In fact, I used to be that way. I like sweets and the thought of eating carrots as a snack rather than having a donut was brutal. I didn't think it was possible to adjust the way I eat and genuinely end up enjoying it. But I did!<br />
<br />
So what happened to help adjust my thoughts about consuming nutritious? To start, I needed this reason to actually wish to do it. I was overweight and knew that if I continued the path I was on I would have a lot of health problems and not live the best life I knew was possible. So I started eating nutritious foods and implemented a good workout routine. In this process I lost 40 pounds over the course of 6 months and I felt excellent! I learned what I must be eating and not consuming. I also learned to contain the dedication necessary to remain away from sugary foods and take pleasure in fruits and vegetables for a snack. All it was, was a shift in my mindset and what I desired to achieve.<br />
<br />
A healthy lifestyle diet plan should consist of consuming much of fruits and vegetables although additionally having a lot of lean protein in your meal plan. When you go to the grocery stick to the perimeter of the store whilst shopping. as soon as you think about it, most of the items that are in the aisles consist of foods in a bag or box that are unhealthy for you. You can discover plenty of nutritious foods around the perimeter, including those yummy carrots, lean animal protein, eggs, and low-fat dairy products. This is where you should be focusing a lot of your healthy lifestyle choices.<br />
<br />
Once you start making healthier eating decisions, your taste buds will start to get used to these refreshing foods and you may actually begin enjoying a number of them. When we constantly consume foods high in sugar or salt, the taste buds become distorted and we do not know what really is a good tasting food considering of the overpowering sensations our tongue is used to. There are many fruits which I wouldn't have eaten before and I gave many excuses not to east, but now I like them. I could take a juicy peach and consume it just like an apple and I love it!<br />
<br />
You're also going to need to stay consistent with your healthy lifestyle diet plan. Saying that you're going to eat nutritious today and accordingly grabbing a greasy 800 calorie burger tomorrow is not going to work. Now, I do suggest taking one meal a week and utilizing that as a "cheat meal" where you could eat something that would not have on your healthy meal plan. Just do not take this too far and consume 2,000 calories in that one sitting. a cheat meal is to help keep you sane however also to reward you for a job well done during the week and to give you something to eat that may not be healthy, but that you do delight in.<br />
<br />
Living this healthy life is greatly critical and there are many benefits of a healthy lifestyle. You could delight in living longer with less sickness whilst doing things which are favorable to your family and the rest of the world. it's potential to get there with a good healthy lifestyle diet plan.<br />
<br />
Using some healthy tips might be very beneficial for your health. In fact, if you have children it would be critical if you utilize a healthy lifestyle for kids so that they grow up living strong and vibrant lives.</span></div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-92215719182620223032011-11-16T15:49:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:49:16.109-08:009 Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy<h1 style="font-weight: normal; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If it's not broke don't fix it...right? No! One of the best methods of mental health recovery is to maintain an environment prone to mental health and mental illness recovery. Staying mentally healthy is a way of life, not something you do when things start to go wrong. Keep reading for your top 10 tips to staying mentally healthy! Remember sometimes, the best treatment is prevention.<br />
<br />
For access to some great cutting-edge research aside from the tips below, check out the Mental Health Center of Denver's Research and Evaluation Team's publications.<br />
<br />
1) Stay Physically Active: the human mind developed in an environment requiring one travels the equivalent of 12 miles per day for sheer survival (and no that doesn't mean jumping in the car and flooring it!). Recent research has proven that increased physical activity can actually create new brain cells (once thought of as a static number), this explains why nearly every mental healthcare consumer at facilities such as MHCD are strongly encouraged to begin an exercise regiment immediately.<br />
<br />
2) Stay Socially Active: we are social creatures, thus one's support network, be it family or friends, is of immense importance to one's general well being. It is of course ok to take a few nights to yourself, but don't stay shut in. Go out, keep your social relations strong.<br />
<br />
4) Be Self-Reflective: you know those few nights a week I said it was ok to just take a night to yourself? Do it! Read a good book, walk your dog, just think things over. Examine where you are in life, where you want to be, and where you've come from. Be honest and complimentary to yourself. You are a brave, amazing person, so act like it :)<br />
<br />
5) Play: play is actually tremendously important for staying mentally healthy. Devoting time to just having fun can recharge your battery, revitalize your social networks, and reduce stress/anxiety.<br />
<br />
6) Maintain a healthy diet: this goes along with staying active. Stay healthy, both in terms of exercise and in terms of eating. Now don't go crazy here, you don't want to make yourself miserable by being the food-police, just be conscious of what is going into your body. And allow yourself some leg-room to cheat once a week or so!<br />
<br />
7) Set goals: when people are feeling depressed, aimless, or like they are just going through the motions, often times its because they are lacking general direction. Set realistic goals for yourself so you are continuously aiming at something, this is a practice known as positive dissonance (you are constantly reaching for a new goal you set, thus you are always striving further and further even if you accomplish a goal along the way). Importantly though, one must not take this too far and find no joy in overcoming a given sub-goal; this will prove to demoralize the individual. You should celebrate your successes! Each and every one of them, and then push yourself to be even better. Once you reach your goal, set another one to get even further! This will constantly drive you, give you reasons to celebrate as you attain goals, and will increase your general level of content and mental health.<br />
<br />
8) Balance free time: this is very important! Don't let yourself just lay in front of the TV. That is actually conducive to depressive environments. Relax, watch some TV, read a book, go for a walk, spend time on your hobby. Do it all, not just one of them.<br />
<br />
9) Examine your locus of control: in the midst of your self reflections, it is important to examine just where your locus of control is. Are you blaming everyone else for things? Or are you taking on all the fault? Nothing is one sided, remember that. Especially if your depression is focused around relationship woes. Think of what you really did, what others really did, accept that its in the past and that the best thing to do now is learn from it and live on to never make that mistake again!<br />
<br />
10) Don't be afraid to seek help: It is a great shame that seeking out mental health professionals in America has become a taboo or secretive endeavor! If you are worried about your mental health, you should be proud of yourself for putting forth an effort to improve yourself. If you are in the general area, I would recommend a recovery-based treatment center such as the Mental Health Center of Denver, or MHCD. The only shame in finding help is not getting help when you can benefit from it!<br />
<br />
For some great links to free, cutting-edge psychological research publications, access MHCD Research and Evaluation team's mental illness research page. Or, to find out what a recovery-centered community mental health center is like, access the MHCD Home Page link above.<br />
<br />
Stay healthy, stay happy!<br />
<br />
Lex Douvasa<br />
Check out the Research!</span></h1>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-65687236022591680812011-11-16T15:46:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:46:03.300-08:00Heart Healthy Tips<div style="text-align: justify;">You know how vital a healthy heart is to your body, a study recently published finds that subjects who followed four heart healthy tips cut their chances of heart failure by an impressive 81% in women and 68% in men. What's more, the more healthy habits you follow, the lower the chance of heart failure becomes. Best of all, even making one heart healthy lifestyle choice was enough to bring down the level of risk by 47% in women, 31% in men.<br />
<br />
So, what are these four healthy habits?<br />
<br />
The four behaviors are:<br />
<br />
1. Don't smoke<br />
<br />
2. Lose weight (if overweight)<br />
<br />
3. Get regular exercise<br />
<br />
4. Eat vegetables.<br />
<br />
Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart muscle grows weaker until it is no longer able to pump enough blood to meet body needs. With organs not getting the blood they need, fluid builds in places it shouldn't, the lungs, the gastrointestinal tract, the liver and even the arms and legs.<br />
<br />
The symptoms often appear slowly, at first only when you're very active, though over time you might feel breathing problems and some other symptoms even when you're resting. At age 40 your chance of heart problems at some point during your lifetime is almost one in five.<br />
<br />
For the current lifestyle and heart failure study, 38,075 subjects in Finland were examined to compare the chances of heart failure between men and women. After a follow up of 14 years, 638 of the men and 445 of the women had been diagnosed with heart failure.<br />
<br />
Even after accounting for risk factors we know impact heart failure (high blood pressure, heart attack history, diabetes), healthy lifestyle choices brought a lower likelihood of disease.<br />
<br />
- Those who smoke had an 86% increased chance of heart failure, however women smokers especially saw a 109% increase in risk.<br />
<br />
- Men who were considered obese had a 75% higher risk; obese women had a 106% higher risk.<br />
<br />
- Men who did regular, moderately intense exercise had a 21% reduced risk; women who exercised at the same level were found to have a 13% reduced risk. More intense types of exercise increased the benefit, by 33% in the males, 39% in the female subjects.<br />
<br />
- Everyone who ate veggies 3-6 times a week showed a 26% for men, 27% for women reduced risk of heart failure when compared to those subjects who only ate vegetables on less than one occasion per week.<br />
<br />
Researchers suggest that any lifestyle changes you make to stay healthy are beneficial. Theoretically, almost half of heart failure cases that happen in the general population could be prevented if people followed at least three of the four healthy behaviors.<br />
<br />
This research brings home the point that lifestyle choices are important... critically important. And that's the good news to take from this research - these changes are within our control AND we don't have to do them all, all at once, to get the benefit. Though not easy, by making healthier lifestyle choices we can impact the state and strength of body systems.<br />
<br />
Watch for doctors and other healthcare professionals to begin emphasizing the benefits of these heart healthy tips now more than ever before.<br />
<br />
FREE Bonus Secret Health Reports - For a limited time you can grab 5 FREE essential health reports from the Daily Health Bulletin. Click through now to discover more helpful heart healthy tips to keep your heart in tip top condition.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-6360696850587867282011-11-16T15:44:00.001-08:002011-11-16T15:44:46.368-08:0012 Healthy Prostate Tips<div style="text-align: justify;">Nowadays prostate disorders growth is becoming a more and more serious problem for men's health worldwide. Small prostate dysfunctions can cause more dangerous diseases and even prostate cancer. By the official statistics data, prostate diseases cases quantity has almost doubled for the last 20 years.<br />
<br />
1. Minimize alcohol consumption - alcohol drinks neutralize both zinc and vitamin B6 (which works for zinc absorption).<br />
<br />
2. Drink low fat level milk and eat lean meat dishes - some researchers believe that saturated fats from dairy products and meats are factors increasing the risk of prostate cancer development.<br />
<br />
3. Eat more soy - clinical studies demonstrate that the increasing estrogen-to-testosterone ratio as a result of aging is one of the key factors that impacts badly on the size of prostate gland. At least 2 ounces of soy per day will decrease estrogen levels in your organism and reestablish optimal balance of the estrogen-to testosterone ratio that is getting imbalanced at men age of 60 and older. Rich of soy foods are: soy flour or powder, miso, tempeh, roasted soy nuts and tofu (soybean curd).<br />
<br />
4. Improve your circulation - use Kegel exercise workouts to improve a better blood flow for your prostate and urogenital organs. To perform the Kegel workout pull up all your muscles around scrotum and anus, keep them strained and then release. 10 exercises by 5-6 workouts per day will maximize the blood flow to your prostate gland tissue.<br />
<br />
5. Follow healthy diet. Eat more fruits, berries and vegetables to provide your body with needed natural antioxidants and vitamins. Exclude from your diet saturated fats, sugars and cooked foods. Meals containing high levels of fat like meats or dairy products can raise testosterone levels that can cause enlargement of prostate gland and abnormal cells growth. Consume different vegetables, especially like cabbage, brussels sprouts, sauerkraut, broccoli and coleslaw. Consuming just 3 servings of vegetables per day can lower the prostate cancer risk by up to 45%!<br />
<br />
6. Increase Selenium consumption. Selenium is highly needed to keep your prostate healthy. The foods containing good levels of Selenium are: eggs, cashews, brazil nuts, garlic, kelp, wheat germ, tuna, herring and other shellfish and seafood, cashews, onions and mushrooms, sesame and sunflower seeds, beef liver and kidney.<br />
<br />
7. Have two or more meals with oily fish weekly, such as wild salmon (do not consume farmed salmon which is being fed with artificial feed).<br />
<br />
8. Increase Zinc intake. Zinc consumption in amount of 15 mg per day helps for proper and healthy prostate functionality. Excellent Zinc sources are pumpkin seed in shell, oysters, nuts and beans.<br />
<br />
9. Two portions of tomato sauce per week reduces the risk of prostate cancer. Cooked tomatoes break down their cell walls, allowing your organism to absorb antioxidant lycopene from tomatoes, which is very important for your body.<br />
<br />
10. Use nutritional supplementation. Consume a quality multivitamin supplement containing the next microelements and vitamins to keep your prostate healthy: Vitamin A (25,000 IU), Lycopene (10 mg), and Vitamin E (1,200 IU).<br />
<br />
11. Respect healthy lifestyle. Provide your body with sufficient amount of rest and regular physical activities. Regular exercising has been proven to ensure improvement of immune and digestive systems, body circulation and cleansing of body toxins and waste. These activities also act for prevention of obesity, as an obesity is considered as one of bad factors increasing risk of cancer and other diseases. Systematic exercising can also reduce the risk of prostate gland getting enlarged.<br />
<br />
12. Reverse body damages. Following a stressful lifestyle for years causes many damages to your body. To help stop and reverse these harmful processes use Ayurstate - proven ayurvedic herbal supplement for prostate health. Ayurstate contains more than 2 hundreds of natural ayurvedic phytonutrients that act on molecular level to restore and heal damaged body tissues, provide rejuvenation of your prostate gland, decrease levels of prostaglandin and polyamines. This herbal remedy also effectively stimulates your urogenital system's smooth muscles and reduces uretra and prostate gland inflammation. Developed basing on ancient Ayurveda medicine principles, Ayurstate causes no clinically known side effects and treats not only just symptoms, but deep inner causes of prostate disorders.<br />
<br />
Ayurstate - Click to learn more about Ayurstate and how to buy it with discounts and free shipping.<br />
<br />
Prostate Remedy - review of Ayurstate ayurvedic herbal remedy for prostate rejuvenation, treating the underlying causes of prostate disorders and preventing prostate diseases.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-72968082704569179342011-11-16T15:42:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:42:00.315-08:00Eat Breakfast Every Day<div style="text-align: justify;">My family stayed at a hotel in Florida during spring break, and every morning we would have breakfast in their restaurant which featured an elegant morning buffet. The buffet offered a wide range of options from the healthy eggs, fruit and grilled vegetables to the less healthful temptations of waffles, pancakes, sugary cereals, and assorted breads and pastries. My seven year old daughter casually questioned, "Why do they call it an 'all you can eat' buffet when it is really all you can't eat?"<br />
<br />
My daughter was referring to the sheer quantity of food compared to the limitations in size of her very small stomach. I had to consider the irony that her quip also applied to the many unhealthy breakfast choices offered which I attempted to distract my daughters (and husband) from eating every morning. Many parents can relate to this struggle. Occasionally lapses from a healthy breakfast while on vacation is one thing, but it is imperative that children have a healthy breakfast every morning before they start their school day.<br />
<br />
There is much wisdom in the tired cliche that breakfast is the "most important meal of the day". Sometimes children are too tired in the morning to eat, but skipping breakfast is a big nutritional mistake. Without it, students miss out on a lot of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They also have a hard time staying awake in school and will become hungry later in the day which can lead to overeating in the evening.<br />
<br />
According to the American Dietetic Association, more than 40% of girls and 30% of boys skip breakfast on a regular basis. The reason for missing breakfast is often cited for lack of time, or absence of hunger. It is possible to get out the door on time with a stomach filled with breakfast, the key is to strategize and plan ahead. Tips on how to more easily have time for breakfast include setting the backpack and clothes out the evening before, and setting the alarm 15 minutes earlier to allow more time for breakfast. Also, don't allow TV or computer time in the morning, and plan the night before what the breakfast choices will be. Prepare some hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, etc. For those who aren't very hungry in the morning, offer an easy to make fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein powder. If your family doesn't like traditional breakfast foods, offer something non-traditional such as leftovers from dinner the night before.<br />
<br />
There are a lot of health benefits to making breakfast a part of your child's routine. The advantages include a reduced risk of obesity, a reduction in tooth decay, and being less likely to be overweight. Many studies have proven that children who eat breakfast perform better on tests than their peers who have empty stomachs. Breakfast eaters also have improved social behavior.<br />
<br />
Parents can encourage their children to eat breakfast by setting a good example and eating breakfast themselves. Kids are more likely to develop healthy eating habits if he or she sees you having breakfast every morning. Sit down as a family together at the table and discuss the upcoming events of the day. Let your child help in planning a weekly breakfast menu. It is also helpful to make breakfast choices convenient and easy for your child to reach by putting the choices in accessible heights and places.<br />
<br />
The type of breakfast children eat is crucial to their overall health and success throughout the day. Sugar laden cereals, donuts, pastries, etc. tend to make them less alert. High sugar foods actually make people sleepier, not hyperactive as many people believe. Refined sugars also affect insulin control, which decides how much fat they will store for the rest of their lives.<br />
<br />
Sugar is not only in cereal, pop tarts, and donuts. It is in practically everything! It is very important to read labels and look for words like sugar, sucrose, dextrose, sorbitol, and corn syrup and avoid the products that contain these ingredients. Also, pay attention to how much sugar is in per serving. Many breakfast cereals popular with kids have as much, or more, sugar than a candy bar. Not only are these cereals loaded with sugar per every serving, most kids don't stop at one serving of cereal. Instead of a sugary cereal, offer your kids a high fiber cereal with berries.<br />
<br />
Fruit juice also contains a lot of sugar without much fiber. Many people think of juices as being healthy, but this isn't always the case. Small quantities are fine, but in drinking them the consumer gets a lot of calories without much fiber. Meals made from whole and natural foods will reduce your families consumption of sugar.<br />
<br />
Just like other meals, try to eat a variety of foods. Healthy breakfast ideas that my family enjoys include eggs, hot cereals (such as steel cut oats or cream of wheat), whole-grain toast, bagel or English muffin with almond butter, whole grain cereal and a non-dairy milk, or a fruit smoothie with almond or rice milk, whey protein powder, frozen organic berries, and ground flax seeds for added fiber. I sometimes will pre-cook the oatmeal and reheat in the morning or cook it overnight in a crock pot so that it is ready to go in the morning. We top the oatmeal with items such as nuts, flaxseeds, wheat germ, berries, bananas, etc.<br />
<br />
Consumption of a morning meal is one of the most important things anyone can do for their health. The benefits are many, and the challenges are easily met with a little strategic pre-planning. Parents are the most important influence in children's lives and they look to us to learn appropriate behavior. Modeling healthy eating supports the development of healthy behaviors in children. In order to model good eating habits, parents should eat and prepare food with their children on a regular basis. Studies show that meals eaten at home are often more balanced and lower in empty calories. Children are not only more likely to eat breakfast when they see their parents eating breakfast, but are also more likely to have healthier eating habits overall. Eating breakfast with your family is an ideal opportunity to reinforce good habits. It also makes for pleasant memories and traditions that will be valuable later in life.<br />
<br />
Cheryl Heppard of Michigan Health Coach is metro Detroit's #1 health coach. She has a monthly column in Women's LifeStyle magazine and a successful coaching practice in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area of Michigan. Visit her website at http://www.MichiganHealthCoach.com to sign up for her free monthly health tips and information.</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599966283158059203.post-41251633140553528052011-10-13T00:06:00.001-07:002011-10-13T00:06:33.397-07:00The Elegant Beauty of Jewish Jewelry<div style="text-align: justify;">Traditional Jewish jewelry is absolutely exquisite and unique. For centuries, people all over the world have been fascinated by the artistic beauty, historical significance, and spiritual symbolism encapsulated by Jewish Jewelry.<br />
<br />
Timeless Hebrew jewelry has become extraordinarily popular recently, due in part to the vast array of shapes, styles, and materials available. Whether you are shopping for a gift for a loved one or for a new accessory to help you express yourself, Hebrew Jewelry presents an almost endless variety of choices.<br />
<br />
Today you can find excellent retail shops and online stores that sell Jewish rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets at exceptionally low prices. You should have no trouble at all locating that perfect accessory to give as a special gift. There is something extra-special about owning a piece of jewelry that is steeped in biblical tradition and spiritual significance. Whether worn as a proud symbol of your beliefs or a way to accentuate a stylish outfit, this jewelry will surely get noticed and appreciated.<br />
<br />
Of course, there is a certain sentimental value to owning an unforgettable piece of Jewish craftsmanship. It symbolizes freedom and spiritual values for the Jewish culture everywhere. When you wear a piece of this exquisite jewelry you are displaying your beliefs in a very distinct way. Many traditional Jewish families love to pass down a spectacular piece from generation to generation, but people of various ethnicities and faiths have come to treasure the sacred ornamentation of this ancient and beautiful culture.<br />
<br />
The David star, or "Star of David," is one of the most meaningful symbols in all of Jewish culture and religion. It is in the shape of a hexagram with two equilateral triangles. Sometimes this unforgettable icon is also is called the "Shield of David." This unmistakable symbol appears on synagogues, the Jewish flag, tombs, and on Hebrew Jewelry. It is an ancient symbol, but it was not commonly used by the Jewish people until the Middle Ages. Now it is the most identifiable symbol of Jewish culture, and probably the most popular design for jewelry representing the Hebrew traditions.<br />
<br />
Whether it is a 5 Metal cut Star of David, a sterling silver Star of David necklace, or a 72 god names pendant, the pieces you can purchase through certain retail stores and online shops are absolutely breathtaking. High quality Hebrew accessories are more accessible than ever, so you can find the perfect item for the women, men, and children in your life. The history of the Jewish people is one of struggle and triumph, spirituality and redemption. Anyone who appreciate the values of faith, unity, and perseverance can proudly wear jewelry with Hebrew designs as a unifying sign to those of like mind. It is also a great way to remind yourself of your higher values and purpose.<br />
<br />
The author of this article has expertise in Jewish Jewelry. The articles on Hebrew Jewelry reveals the author's knowledge on the same.<br />
<br />
By Elad_S_Hogen<br />
</div>apithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15203921663788121990noreply@blogger.com