You might consider it peculiar, that nowadays when so many people are well informed, they don't care for their bodies with due reverence. Paradoxically, the body is often abused by the purposeful, or airborne, intake of unhealthy substances, to the extent that it compels you to wonder what the advice you receive is worth. It seems to be of little value, insofar as dealing with natural health is the issue, and also has not equipped people to avoid health problems, that are often created by themselves.
As opposed to building up their own natural defenses, many people have come to turn to professional assistance when they feel under the weather. They appear to be unaware that prolonged abuse, or lack of exercise, or eating the wrong foods has added to their present incapacity. Let us reiterate that people commonly don't allocate enough time to caring for their most precious asset, in other words the human body. If you deny yourself the basic necessities it will not be long, before it begins to tell. Then people may turn to traditional medicine for an over the counter or prescription drug, not appreciating that even if it does work, it will not be for long, if they don't change and look after their natural health.
Peculiarly, some people look upon complementary medicine as worthless, or at least not established as being of any value. Eastern forms of medicine have created Yoga, Acupuncture, Transcendental Meditation, and other practices that are generally considered useful in Western countries. Did you know that there are some insurers, in North America, who reduce life insurance for those individuals who have learned the TM technique? It is generally accepted that acupuncture eases pain, and it has become evident that some Western doctors, offer a form of Eastern medicine in their facilities.
You may have heard it said that you are what you eat, but no one would like to wake up resembling a grease laden fry up! It's a fair evaluation because naturally grown fruit and vegetables are substantially better if you want to be naturally healthy. Recall the aroma of fresh fruit, such as a sliced banana, or fresh bowl of pineapple chunks. Look at the inherent beauty of this sort of food, and contrast it with the smell of burning oil. Follow the advice to consume about 5 - 9 fruits and vegetables per day, and try to err towards the upper end.
Whatever we do requires a certain amount of energy, and in this respect food is our fuel. Since we wouldn't fill our cars with corrosive water, we shouldn't fill our intestines with grease and fat. Similarly, its no use having a tank full of the right fuel if you don't have a regular service, which is where exercise is necessary, to protect our natural health and well-being. So many ways are available to expend energy usefully, and enjoyably; playing squash, badminton or working out in the gym, amongst many others. Obviously a number of calories are used up at work, but for the sake of your natural health opt for something of positive benefit when you have time on your hands.
By: Justin Flowers
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Hair Loss Best Solution
When addressing a problem, any problem, 50% of the solution is accurate diagnostic of what exactly is the problem. Such accurate diagnostic of your boldness status will supply you with the tools to fight back, stop hair loss, and regain your thick hair.
Every hair follicle has life cycle of between two and six years, which ends with the hair falling and a new one replacing it. 90% of the hair is at the growing stage, ANAGEN, at this stage the hair grows about 0.3 mm everyday and it last three years. The next stage is resting, KATAGEN, at this stage the hair does not grow and stay static for three weeks. The last stage takes place when the hair falls, TELOGEN, it can take up to three months to the hair to fall. Normally, at this stage new hair is growing.
The average person loses between 50 to 100 hairs daily. The hair grows about one CM a month. Blond people have more hairs, about 140,000, in compare to darker hair people who have 90,000. Old people tend to lose more hairs then growing them back.
Hair loss is usually diagnostic when large areas of the scalp are left with only thin hair. Usually people notice hair loss when they comb, or at the shower. The hair loss results from the pressure on the hairs during these activities, and not necessarily indicates that you have hair loss problem. One way to test if we are losing our hair is to pull your hair if you end up with more than 4-5 hairs in your hand you might have a problem. Another test is counting the hairs on your pillow in the morning. More than 8 hairs are indication to serious hair loss.
Women and men lose hair differently. Among men hair loss is usually related to hormones and genetics. It is a hereditary phenomenon which could jump over generations. While women, suffer from a larger variety of reasons. Hereditary is the main reason, as with men, and more reasons like: cold weather, high fever diseases, infective diseases, lack of protein, depression, high cholesterol, and more.
Hairs on the pillow are usually a result of hereditary, typical men oriented. Another symptom, is losing hair from the forehead, AGA, the hair becomes downy and thin until it completely falls off. According to popular estimations about 70% of men suffer from boldness by the age of fifty. About 25% of women under forty suffer from hair loss, and 50% over fifty suffer from thin hair look.
Now you probably say: OK we need help, where can we get it? Look for natural solutions. Keep looking until you find the best one for you. Do not stop looking for you will find a good solution eventually.
By: Karl Ross
Every hair follicle has life cycle of between two and six years, which ends with the hair falling and a new one replacing it. 90% of the hair is at the growing stage, ANAGEN, at this stage the hair grows about 0.3 mm everyday and it last three years. The next stage is resting, KATAGEN, at this stage the hair does not grow and stay static for three weeks. The last stage takes place when the hair falls, TELOGEN, it can take up to three months to the hair to fall. Normally, at this stage new hair is growing.
The average person loses between 50 to 100 hairs daily. The hair grows about one CM a month. Blond people have more hairs, about 140,000, in compare to darker hair people who have 90,000. Old people tend to lose more hairs then growing them back.
Hair loss is usually diagnostic when large areas of the scalp are left with only thin hair. Usually people notice hair loss when they comb, or at the shower. The hair loss results from the pressure on the hairs during these activities, and not necessarily indicates that you have hair loss problem. One way to test if we are losing our hair is to pull your hair if you end up with more than 4-5 hairs in your hand you might have a problem. Another test is counting the hairs on your pillow in the morning. More than 8 hairs are indication to serious hair loss.
Women and men lose hair differently. Among men hair loss is usually related to hormones and genetics. It is a hereditary phenomenon which could jump over generations. While women, suffer from a larger variety of reasons. Hereditary is the main reason, as with men, and more reasons like: cold weather, high fever diseases, infective diseases, lack of protein, depression, high cholesterol, and more.
Hairs on the pillow are usually a result of hereditary, typical men oriented. Another symptom, is losing hair from the forehead, AGA, the hair becomes downy and thin until it completely falls off. According to popular estimations about 70% of men suffer from boldness by the age of fifty. About 25% of women under forty suffer from hair loss, and 50% over fifty suffer from thin hair look.
Now you probably say: OK we need help, where can we get it? Look for natural solutions. Keep looking until you find the best one for you. Do not stop looking for you will find a good solution eventually.
By: Karl Ross
Friday, 20 June 2008
Diseases of Hands-Skin Disorders
Allergic contact dermatitis, like atopic dermatitis, almost always begins on the dorsal surface of the fingers and hands. This predilection is most likely due to the protective effect of the thick keratin found on the palmar aspect of the fingers and hands. Allergic contact dermatitis differs from atopic dermatitis in that excoriations are less prominent and a visible eruption precedes the scratching. Before a diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis can be proven, however, several things must occur: a suspected contactant must be identified; a positive result to patch testing must be obtained; and the patient must demonstrate improvement when the contaclant is removed. The most readily identifiable type of allergic contact dermatitis is that of nickel allergy because the emplion occurs in such close proximity to the offending ring, bracelet, or watchband. Many industrial chemicals cause allergic contact dermatitis of the hands. The agents most commonly involved are chromates and epoxy resins. Cosmetics (cinnamates, lanolin, Peruvian balsam) are occasional offenders. Soaps and detergents cause irritant, rather than allergic, contact dermatitis.
Irritant contact dermatitis is characterized by the presence of chapping, cracking, and fissuring. Inflammation, weeping, crusting, and excoriations are considerably less prominent. The changes of irritant contact dermatitis occur most commonly on the volar aspects of the fingers, but the palms and dorsal surface of the hands, particularly over the knuckles, may also be involved. The skin is dull red and often has a shiny or glistening surface. Tingling or burning pain is present; pruritus is not prominent. The diagnosis is based on the clinical appearance and on the history of frequent exposure to soap, water, or other solvents. Irritant contact dermatitis is an occupational hazard for mothers, housewives, waitresses, bartenders, and those in the health professions. A second type of irritant contact dermatitis occurs because of moisture retention and maceration under wide rings. Thus, eczematous changes around rings may be either allergic or irritant in etiology. Patch testing to metals may be necessary to differentiate between these two possibilities.
Scabies is an infrequent cause of hand eczema. It is characterized by initial development of solitary vesicles or inflammatory vesicopapules in the web spaces. From there, eczematous changes can spread onto the dorsal surface of the hands and fingers. The diagnosis is based on this distribution pattern, evidence of contagion, recovery of the mite, and the presence of typical lesions at other body sites.
Autoeczematization (or autosensitization) is a reaction pattern in which eczematous disease elsewhere on the skin induces "metastatic" eczematous lesions at some distant site. The hands, particularly the palms and fingers, are frequently involved in this reaction. A vesicular component that resembles dyshidrosis is often present. A diagnosis of autoeczematization is likely: (1 ) if vesiculation is explosive in onset, (2) if there is minimal grouping of the vesicles, and most importantly, (3) when marked eczematous disease is found on the feet or elsewhere on the body.
The diagnosis and therapy for hand eczema are complicated because more than a single process is frequently involved. Thus, dyshidrotic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis,
and scabies are often complicated by the concomitant presence of either the itch-scratch cycle (atopic dermatitis) or irritant contact dermatitis resulting from soap and water exposure. With so many processes occurring at once, it is easy to see why many clinicians give up trying to sort out the individual processes responsible for the problem and simply label it "hand eczema." Nevertheless, since the treatment varies with each of the processes, it is important to identify them individually. As mentioned above, where this cannot be done on the basis of history and examination, it may be necessary to use a short course of systemic steroids so that the initial characteristic changes can be identified as they recur.
By: Robert Baird
Irritant contact dermatitis is characterized by the presence of chapping, cracking, and fissuring. Inflammation, weeping, crusting, and excoriations are considerably less prominent. The changes of irritant contact dermatitis occur most commonly on the volar aspects of the fingers, but the palms and dorsal surface of the hands, particularly over the knuckles, may also be involved. The skin is dull red and often has a shiny or glistening surface. Tingling or burning pain is present; pruritus is not prominent. The diagnosis is based on the clinical appearance and on the history of frequent exposure to soap, water, or other solvents. Irritant contact dermatitis is an occupational hazard for mothers, housewives, waitresses, bartenders, and those in the health professions. A second type of irritant contact dermatitis occurs because of moisture retention and maceration under wide rings. Thus, eczematous changes around rings may be either allergic or irritant in etiology. Patch testing to metals may be necessary to differentiate between these two possibilities.
Scabies is an infrequent cause of hand eczema. It is characterized by initial development of solitary vesicles or inflammatory vesicopapules in the web spaces. From there, eczematous changes can spread onto the dorsal surface of the hands and fingers. The diagnosis is based on this distribution pattern, evidence of contagion, recovery of the mite, and the presence of typical lesions at other body sites.
Autoeczematization (or autosensitization) is a reaction pattern in which eczematous disease elsewhere on the skin induces "metastatic" eczematous lesions at some distant site. The hands, particularly the palms and fingers, are frequently involved in this reaction. A vesicular component that resembles dyshidrosis is often present. A diagnosis of autoeczematization is likely: (1 ) if vesiculation is explosive in onset, (2) if there is minimal grouping of the vesicles, and most importantly, (3) when marked eczematous disease is found on the feet or elsewhere on the body.
The diagnosis and therapy for hand eczema are complicated because more than a single process is frequently involved. Thus, dyshidrotic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis,
and scabies are often complicated by the concomitant presence of either the itch-scratch cycle (atopic dermatitis) or irritant contact dermatitis resulting from soap and water exposure. With so many processes occurring at once, it is easy to see why many clinicians give up trying to sort out the individual processes responsible for the problem and simply label it "hand eczema." Nevertheless, since the treatment varies with each of the processes, it is important to identify them individually. As mentioned above, where this cannot be done on the basis of history and examination, it may be necessary to use a short course of systemic steroids so that the initial characteristic changes can be identified as they recur.
By: Robert Baird
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Hypoglycemia
Nutrition and Supplementation
Naturopaths target diet and supplements to treat hypoglycemia. Although each patient needs an individualized treatment plan, there are some basic "dos and don'ts" that pertain to all hypoglycemics.
Eat adequate amounts of protein, either from anirnal sources such as fish, eggs, lean meats or vegetable sources, such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and soy products. Avoid all refined grains, choos ing only complex carbohydrates. Fiber slows down the absorption of glucose, which allows for a more gradual release of insulin; eat fiber-rich plant foods. Carry plain raw almonds with you in case your blood sugar drops.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol; these rob your body of essential nutrients. Simple sugars are another no-no. They cause your pancreas to overproduce insulin. Simple sugars are found in sugar, fructose, glucose, corn sweeteners, corn syrup, table sugar, and brown sugar. Check food labels; avoid anything ending in-ose (sucrose, maltose, dextrose, etc.).
Never skip meals; eat frequent small meals throughout the day. Some people find that a snack before bedtime helps. The following daily supplements are useful.
Most Important
brewer's yeast (as directed on label)-stabilizes blood sugar levels
chromium picolinate (300 to 600 mcg)-is essential for optimal insulin activity
pancreatin (as directed on label)-aids in protein digestion
proteolytic enzymes (as directed on label)-aids in protein digestion (Do not give to children.)
vitamin B complex (50 to 150 mg in divided doses)-counteracts the effects of malabsorption disorders; aids in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
zinc (50 mg, not to exceed 100 mg total from all supplements)-essential for proper release of insulin
Also Recommended
manganese (as directed on label)-maintains blood glucose levels; deficient in most people with hypoglycemia
vitamin C with bioflavonoids (3000 to 8000 mg in divided doses)-for adrenal insufficiency, common in this disorder
L-glutamine (1000 mg on an empty stomach)-reduces craving for sugar
N-acetyl cysteine (600 mg)
L-carnitine (as directed on label)-converts body fat into energy
liver and adrenal extracts (as directed on label)
phosphatidyl serine (500 mg 3 times daily, with food)-stabilizes glandular function
(Consult your healthcare provider regarding the duration of treatment.)
Ayurvedic Medicine
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is common in people with a pitta imbalance, according to Ayurveda. To stabilize blood sugar levels, Ayurvedic practitioners may advise drinking brahmi-licorice tea or taking a combination remedy containing guduchi and other Indian herbs.
Bodywork and Somatic Practices
Practitioners of reflexology, Oriental bodywork, massage, and CranioSacral Therapy can help regulate the relevant body systems.
Herbal Therapy
When combined with small, light snacks several times a day, herbal teas made from burdock, dandelion, or licorice can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Herbal products are available in health food stores and in some pharmacies and supermarkets. Follow package for specific directions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture Hypoglycemia is a very complicated condition with many contributing factors. Acupuncture can help alleviate certain symptoms of hypoglycemia by reducing stress and regulating digestion, which may improve the body's ability to absorb essential nutrients.
Chinese Herbal Therapy Ophiopogon can be used as a tonic to strengthen the lungs and heart, believed by Chinese herbalists to be associated with low blood sugar. Take a 3- to 6-gram decoction twice a day. Codonopsis fortifies the blood; take in a 5- to 7-gram decoction twice a day.
Ginseng is a famous blood sugar regulator; daily dosages vary from 6 grams of the powdered herb to 10 grams taken in decoction form.
By: Svoboda
Naturopaths target diet and supplements to treat hypoglycemia. Although each patient needs an individualized treatment plan, there are some basic "dos and don'ts" that pertain to all hypoglycemics.
Eat adequate amounts of protein, either from anirnal sources such as fish, eggs, lean meats or vegetable sources, such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and soy products. Avoid all refined grains, choos ing only complex carbohydrates. Fiber slows down the absorption of glucose, which allows for a more gradual release of insulin; eat fiber-rich plant foods. Carry plain raw almonds with you in case your blood sugar drops.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol; these rob your body of essential nutrients. Simple sugars are another no-no. They cause your pancreas to overproduce insulin. Simple sugars are found in sugar, fructose, glucose, corn sweeteners, corn syrup, table sugar, and brown sugar. Check food labels; avoid anything ending in-ose (sucrose, maltose, dextrose, etc.).
Never skip meals; eat frequent small meals throughout the day. Some people find that a snack before bedtime helps. The following daily supplements are useful.
Most Important
brewer's yeast (as directed on label)-stabilizes blood sugar levels
chromium picolinate (300 to 600 mcg)-is essential for optimal insulin activity
pancreatin (as directed on label)-aids in protein digestion
proteolytic enzymes (as directed on label)-aids in protein digestion (Do not give to children.)
vitamin B complex (50 to 150 mg in divided doses)-counteracts the effects of malabsorption disorders; aids in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
zinc (50 mg, not to exceed 100 mg total from all supplements)-essential for proper release of insulin
Also Recommended
manganese (as directed on label)-maintains blood glucose levels; deficient in most people with hypoglycemia
vitamin C with bioflavonoids (3000 to 8000 mg in divided doses)-for adrenal insufficiency, common in this disorder
L-glutamine (1000 mg on an empty stomach)-reduces craving for sugar
N-acetyl cysteine (600 mg)
L-carnitine (as directed on label)-converts body fat into energy
liver and adrenal extracts (as directed on label)
phosphatidyl serine (500 mg 3 times daily, with food)-stabilizes glandular function
(Consult your healthcare provider regarding the duration of treatment.)
Ayurvedic Medicine
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is common in people with a pitta imbalance, according to Ayurveda. To stabilize blood sugar levels, Ayurvedic practitioners may advise drinking brahmi-licorice tea or taking a combination remedy containing guduchi and other Indian herbs.
Bodywork and Somatic Practices
Practitioners of reflexology, Oriental bodywork, massage, and CranioSacral Therapy can help regulate the relevant body systems.
Herbal Therapy
When combined with small, light snacks several times a day, herbal teas made from burdock, dandelion, or licorice can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Herbal products are available in health food stores and in some pharmacies and supermarkets. Follow package for specific directions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture Hypoglycemia is a very complicated condition with many contributing factors. Acupuncture can help alleviate certain symptoms of hypoglycemia by reducing stress and regulating digestion, which may improve the body's ability to absorb essential nutrients.
Chinese Herbal Therapy Ophiopogon can be used as a tonic to strengthen the lungs and heart, believed by Chinese herbalists to be associated with low blood sugar. Take a 3- to 6-gram decoction twice a day. Codonopsis fortifies the blood; take in a 5- to 7-gram decoction twice a day.
Ginseng is a famous blood sugar regulator; daily dosages vary from 6 grams of the powdered herb to 10 grams taken in decoction form.
By: Svoboda
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
What Are The Health Benefits Of Tomatoes?
How many health benefits can a small fruit provide? Well, in the case of the tomato, numerous health benefits can be attributed to this particular fruit. Tomatoes are loaded with countless health properties that aid in reducing and preventing some of the most life threatening diseases.
First of all, tomatoes contain four major carutenoids: alpha carotene, beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene. All of these carutenoids have individual health benefits and they offer great health advantages when they all work together. The red pigment contained in the tomatoes is Lycopene. Lycopene is one of the strongest antioxidants and it is very beneficial when it comes down to neutralizing free radicals which damage the cells in the body. Lycopene is also very beneficial when it comes down to heart health, prostate health and pancreatic health. A study has shown that men, who consumed ten tomatoes per week, reduced their chances of developing prostate cancer by an overwhelming forty-five percent. Other studies indicated that people who consumed more than seven servings of raw tomatoes lowered their risk of developing stomach, rectal or colon cancers by sixty percent.
The prevention of lung cancer is yet another health benefit of consuming tomatoes. Recent studies show that tomatoes contain two important compounds, coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid. These two compounds block some of the carcinogens that are found in tobacco. When these carcinogens are blocked, our bodies are protected from second hand smoke and we are less likely to develop lung cancer. And last but certainly not least, tomatoes are extremely rich in potassium, something that many of us lack in our daily diets. For instance, a single cup of tomato juice contains 534 milligrams of potassium. Clearly, with all of these health benefits, many of us should incorporate more tomatoes into our diets.
First of all, tomatoes contain four major carutenoids: alpha carotene, beta carotene, lutein, and lycopene. All of these carutenoids have individual health benefits and they offer great health advantages when they all work together. The red pigment contained in the tomatoes is Lycopene. Lycopene is one of the strongest antioxidants and it is very beneficial when it comes down to neutralizing free radicals which damage the cells in the body. Lycopene is also very beneficial when it comes down to heart health, prostate health and pancreatic health. A study has shown that men, who consumed ten tomatoes per week, reduced their chances of developing prostate cancer by an overwhelming forty-five percent. Other studies indicated that people who consumed more than seven servings of raw tomatoes lowered their risk of developing stomach, rectal or colon cancers by sixty percent.
The prevention of lung cancer is yet another health benefit of consuming tomatoes. Recent studies show that tomatoes contain two important compounds, coumaric acid and chlorogenic acid. These two compounds block some of the carcinogens that are found in tobacco. When these carcinogens are blocked, our bodies are protected from second hand smoke and we are less likely to develop lung cancer. And last but certainly not least, tomatoes are extremely rich in potassium, something that many of us lack in our daily diets. For instance, a single cup of tomato juice contains 534 milligrams of potassium. Clearly, with all of these health benefits, many of us should incorporate more tomatoes into our diets.
Women's Health: Energize Your Life With Physical Fitness
A beautiful face isn't enough. To be attractive, a woman must be physically fit, because a woman not only has to be a good writer, teacher or doctor, but has to manage to be a good wife, good mother, and be good looking, good tempered, and well groomed. Being a woman isn't an easy task. If a woman is sufficiently ambitious, determined and gifted - there is practically nothing she can't do.
If you're a woman and suffer from no disease, that does not necessarily mean that you are a healthy individual. The importance of total fitness can never be specified enough as a key component of good health. Hence, it is important to incorporate a fitness regime into your life, especially with the fact that technological advances have reduced physical activity to a bare minimum within and without the house. Do remember that your heart, lungs and muscles are not getting adequate stimulation to produce physiological benefits, and you need to get up and about much more than you do.
Fact is that more than 60% of the women in America do not complete the recommended amount of physical activity per day, and as many as 25% of the entire US female population does not exercise at all. Physical inactivity has been found to be much more pronounced in women as compared to men.
Things to Remember:
• Your exercise routine does not have to be strenuous in order to impart health benefits.
• Whatever your age, you should undergo a moderate amount of physical activity everyday. You may walk briskly for 30 minutes or jog for 15-20 minutes.
• Excessive amounts of physical activity is to be avoided, because in women, excessive physical exertion may lead to injury, greater amounts of activity, risk of menstrual abnormalities and bone weakening.
• If you have a sedentary lifestyle, it is advisable to build your exercise routine slowly but surely, with short intervals (5-10 minutes) of physical activity and later build it up to the desired level of activity.
• Women suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, must consult a doctor before starting with any new program of physical activity. This hold especially true for women aged 50 and above.
Physical Activity has Several Health Benefits for Women:
• A lesser risk of death from coronary heart disease
• A lesser risk of developing high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes.
• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps control weight, build lean muscle, and reduce body fat.
• Helps control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis.
• May contribute to the influence of estrogen replacement therapy in decreasing bone loss after menopause.
• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being.
• Can help reduce blood pressure in some women with hypertension.
In conclusion, it is important for all women to energize their lives with the added advantage of exercise. Don't let it be all about work and no play. Be physically active, enjoy your fitness routines, and watch the benefits follow!
If you're a woman and suffer from no disease, that does not necessarily mean that you are a healthy individual. The importance of total fitness can never be specified enough as a key component of good health. Hence, it is important to incorporate a fitness regime into your life, especially with the fact that technological advances have reduced physical activity to a bare minimum within and without the house. Do remember that your heart, lungs and muscles are not getting adequate stimulation to produce physiological benefits, and you need to get up and about much more than you do.
Fact is that more than 60% of the women in America do not complete the recommended amount of physical activity per day, and as many as 25% of the entire US female population does not exercise at all. Physical inactivity has been found to be much more pronounced in women as compared to men.
Things to Remember:
• Your exercise routine does not have to be strenuous in order to impart health benefits.
• Whatever your age, you should undergo a moderate amount of physical activity everyday. You may walk briskly for 30 minutes or jog for 15-20 minutes.
• Excessive amounts of physical activity is to be avoided, because in women, excessive physical exertion may lead to injury, greater amounts of activity, risk of menstrual abnormalities and bone weakening.
• If you have a sedentary lifestyle, it is advisable to build your exercise routine slowly but surely, with short intervals (5-10 minutes) of physical activity and later build it up to the desired level of activity.
• Women suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, must consult a doctor before starting with any new program of physical activity. This hold especially true for women aged 50 and above.
Physical Activity has Several Health Benefits for Women:
• A lesser risk of death from coronary heart disease
• A lesser risk of developing high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes.
• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps control weight, build lean muscle, and reduce body fat.
• Helps control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis.
• May contribute to the influence of estrogen replacement therapy in decreasing bone loss after menopause.
• Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being.
• Can help reduce blood pressure in some women with hypertension.
In conclusion, it is important for all women to energize their lives with the added advantage of exercise. Don't let it be all about work and no play. Be physically active, enjoy your fitness routines, and watch the benefits follow!
Improve Your Health By Improving Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is one of the most important areas of your home to consider for promoting optimal health for you and your family. The kitchen is the center of nourishment in your home – if the energy in this area is not positive, your entire house will make you feel drained. This can lead to poor health for the occupants of your home.
Your kitchen can affect the health and energy of your houseguests, as well. After all, it is often the gathering place when you hold family get togethers and parties with friends.
First, make sure that your kitchen is kept clean and free of clutter. Taking just a few minutes each day to tidy up your kitchen will go a long way toward promoting positive energy. Make sure that appliances and countertops are kept clean at all times, and that spices, utensils, and other commonly used items are kept organized and put away.
Ideally, you should be able to see the entrance to the kitchen when you are standing at your stove cooking. In Feng Shui the stove is considered to be very important. It represents the preparation of food and therefore nourishment, health and well-being of the family. It also represents wealth and abundance. If you find yourself with your back to the entrance when you are standing at your stove, you can place a mirror at the back of the stove so that when you look into it you can see the door behind you. A microwave above the stove (although not technically good from a Feng Shui perspective) can actually help in this case if you can look in the glass door of the microwave and see the entrance to the kitchen behind you.
When it comes to your health, there are some locations which are not considered good for a kitchen:
1. In the center of the house – think of your house as being like your second body, it is part of you. The center of your house represents the center of your body and because the kitchen is associated with the element of fire it symbolizes fire passing through the center of your body – energetically affecting all the organs that you have there (heart, stomach, intestines, etc.) Having a strong element of fire in this area can be too much.
Remedy: hang a round, multi-faceted crystal ball from the ceiling in the middle of the kitchen. Bring in the element of water to help to balance some of the fire (this can be done with a water feature, a picture that has water in it, the color black or a mirror).
2. Kitchen sharing a wall with a bathroom – the functions of these two rooms are totally different. The kitchen is associated with nourishment, preparation of food, the bathroom is associated with cleansing and elimination. There is also a lot of draining energy in the bathroom which can negatively impact the energy of the kitchen.
Remedy: keep the bathroom door closed and the toilet lid down. Hang a mirror on the outside of the bathroom door and also on each side of the shared wall. Hang a round, multi-faceted crystal ball in the bathroom.
Finally, if possible, avoid having ceiling beams in your kitchen. Ceiling beams create a heavy, oppressive energy that can counteract the positive energy you have worked to create. If you do have ceiling beams in your kitchen, paint them the same color as your ceiling, or cover them with a light colored cloth if you are not able to paint them.
By: Linda Binns
Your kitchen can affect the health and energy of your houseguests, as well. After all, it is often the gathering place when you hold family get togethers and parties with friends.
First, make sure that your kitchen is kept clean and free of clutter. Taking just a few minutes each day to tidy up your kitchen will go a long way toward promoting positive energy. Make sure that appliances and countertops are kept clean at all times, and that spices, utensils, and other commonly used items are kept organized and put away.
Ideally, you should be able to see the entrance to the kitchen when you are standing at your stove cooking. In Feng Shui the stove is considered to be very important. It represents the preparation of food and therefore nourishment, health and well-being of the family. It also represents wealth and abundance. If you find yourself with your back to the entrance when you are standing at your stove, you can place a mirror at the back of the stove so that when you look into it you can see the door behind you. A microwave above the stove (although not technically good from a Feng Shui perspective) can actually help in this case if you can look in the glass door of the microwave and see the entrance to the kitchen behind you.
When it comes to your health, there are some locations which are not considered good for a kitchen:
1. In the center of the house – think of your house as being like your second body, it is part of you. The center of your house represents the center of your body and because the kitchen is associated with the element of fire it symbolizes fire passing through the center of your body – energetically affecting all the organs that you have there (heart, stomach, intestines, etc.) Having a strong element of fire in this area can be too much.
Remedy: hang a round, multi-faceted crystal ball from the ceiling in the middle of the kitchen. Bring in the element of water to help to balance some of the fire (this can be done with a water feature, a picture that has water in it, the color black or a mirror).
2. Kitchen sharing a wall with a bathroom – the functions of these two rooms are totally different. The kitchen is associated with nourishment, preparation of food, the bathroom is associated with cleansing and elimination. There is also a lot of draining energy in the bathroom which can negatively impact the energy of the kitchen.
Remedy: keep the bathroom door closed and the toilet lid down. Hang a mirror on the outside of the bathroom door and also on each side of the shared wall. Hang a round, multi-faceted crystal ball in the bathroom.
Finally, if possible, avoid having ceiling beams in your kitchen. Ceiling beams create a heavy, oppressive energy that can counteract the positive energy you have worked to create. If you do have ceiling beams in your kitchen, paint them the same color as your ceiling, or cover them with a light colored cloth if you are not able to paint them.
By: Linda Binns
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