1. Every person has cancer cells in the body.These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few Billion.When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental,
Food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow,gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not
Result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence
The person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy.Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
What Cancer Cells Feed On :-
(1) Sugar is a cancer-feeder.By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells.Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet,Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour.Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
(2) Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract.Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.
(3) Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork.Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
(4) A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment.About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
(5) Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine.Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties.Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water.Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
(6) Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
(7) Cancer Cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
(8) Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
(9) Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger,unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
(10) Cancer Cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level.Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Men Health Tips – Let’s Preventing Our Health Threats
The biggest threats to men's health are mostly preventable. Here's what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life.
Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top 10 list of men's health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations. Then take steps to promote men's health and reduce your risks.
(1) Heart disease :-
Heart disease is a leading men's health threat. Take charge of heart health by making healthier lifestyle choices. For example:
(A) Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(B) Eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fiber and fish. Cut back on foods high in saturated fat and sodium.
(C) If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations.
(D) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(E) Maintain a healthy weight.
(F) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. Too much alcohol can raise blood pressure.
(G) If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.
(H) Manage stress.
(2) Cancer :-
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men — mostly due to cigarette smoking, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer is followed by prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. To prevent cancer:
(A) Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(B) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(C) Maintain a healthy weight.
(D) Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and avoid high-fat foods.
(E) Limit your sun exposure. When you're outdoors, use sunscreen.
(G) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(H) Consult your doctor for regular cancer screenings.
Reduce exposure to potential cancer-causing substances (carcinogens), such as radon, asbestos, radiation and air pollution.
(3) Injuries :-
The leading cause of fatal accidents among men is motor vehicle crashes, according to the CDC. To reduce your risk of a deadly crash:
(A) Wear your seat belt.
(B) Follow the speed limit.
(C) Don't drive under the influence of alcohol or any other substances.
(D) Don't drive while sleepy.
Falls and poisoning are other leading causes of fatal accidents. Take common-sense precautions, such as using chemical products only in ventilated areas, using nonslip mats in the bathtub and placing carbon monoxide detectors near the bedrooms in your home.
(4) Stroke :-
You can't control some stroke risk factors, such as family history, age and race. But you can control other contributing factors. For example:
(A) Don't smoke.
(B) If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations.
(C) Limit the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. Try to avoid trans fat entirely.
(D) Maintain a healthy weight.
(E) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(F) If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.
(G) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(5) COPD :-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic lung conditions, including bronchitis and emphysema. To prevent COPD:
(A) Don't smoke.
(B) Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(C) Minimize exposure to chemicals and air pollution.
(6) Type 2 diabetes :-
The most common type of diabetes,affects the way your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Possible complications of type 2 diabetes include heart disease, blindness, nerve damage and kidney damage.
To prevent type 2 diabetes:-
(A) Lose excess pounds, if you're overweight.
(B) Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat foods.
(C) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(7) Flu :-
Influenza is a common viral infection. While a case of the flu isn't usually serious for otherwise healthy adults, complications of the flu can be deadly — especially for those who have weak immune systems or chronic illnesses. To protect yourself from the flu, get an annual flu vaccine.
(8) Suicide :-
Suicide is another leading men's health risk. An important risk factor for suicide among men is depression. If you think you may be depressed, consult your doctor. Treatment is available.
(9) Kidney disease :-
Kidney failure is often a complication of diabetes or high blood pressure. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment suggestions.In addition:
(A) Eat a healthy diet.
(B) Limit the amount of salt you consume.
(C) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(D) Lose excess pounds, if you're overweight.
(E) Take medications as prescribed.
(10) Alzheimer's disease :-
There's no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but consider taking these steps:
(A) Take care of your heart.
(B) High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
(C) Avoid head injuries.
(D) There appears to be a link between head injury and future risk of Alzheimer's.
(E) Maintain a healthy weight.
(F) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(G) Avoid tobacco.
(H) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(I) Stay socially active.
(J) Maintain mental fitness. Practice mental exercises, and take steps to learn new things.
Your bottom line: Take health threats seriously :-
Health risks can be scary, but there's no reason to panic. Instead, do everything you can to lead a healthy lifestyle — eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, quitting smoking, getting regular checkups and taking precautions in your daily activities. Adopting these preventive measures will increase your odds of living a long, healthy life.
Do you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short — and prevention pays off. Consider this top 10 list of men's health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other leading organizations. Then take steps to promote men's health and reduce your risks.
(1) Heart disease :-
Heart disease is a leading men's health threat. Take charge of heart health by making healthier lifestyle choices. For example:
(A) Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(B) Eat a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fiber and fish. Cut back on foods high in saturated fat and sodium.
(C) If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations.
(D) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(E) Maintain a healthy weight.
(F) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. Too much alcohol can raise blood pressure.
(G) If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.
(H) Manage stress.
(2) Cancer :-
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men — mostly due to cigarette smoking, according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer is followed by prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. To prevent cancer:
(A) Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(B) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(C) Maintain a healthy weight.
(D) Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and avoid high-fat foods.
(E) Limit your sun exposure. When you're outdoors, use sunscreen.
(G) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(H) Consult your doctor for regular cancer screenings.
Reduce exposure to potential cancer-causing substances (carcinogens), such as radon, asbestos, radiation and air pollution.
(3) Injuries :-
The leading cause of fatal accidents among men is motor vehicle crashes, according to the CDC. To reduce your risk of a deadly crash:
(A) Wear your seat belt.
(B) Follow the speed limit.
(C) Don't drive under the influence of alcohol or any other substances.
(D) Don't drive while sleepy.
Falls and poisoning are other leading causes of fatal accidents. Take common-sense precautions, such as using chemical products only in ventilated areas, using nonslip mats in the bathtub and placing carbon monoxide detectors near the bedrooms in your home.
(4) Stroke :-
You can't control some stroke risk factors, such as family history, age and race. But you can control other contributing factors. For example:
(A) Don't smoke.
(B) If you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment recommendations.
(C) Limit the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet. Try to avoid trans fat entirely.
(D) Maintain a healthy weight.
(E) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(F) If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.
(G) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(5) COPD :-
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic lung conditions, including bronchitis and emphysema. To prevent COPD:
(A) Don't smoke.
(B) Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
(C) Minimize exposure to chemicals and air pollution.
(6) Type 2 diabetes :-
The most common type of diabetes,affects the way your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Possible complications of type 2 diabetes include heart disease, blindness, nerve damage and kidney damage.
To prevent type 2 diabetes:-
(A) Lose excess pounds, if you're overweight.
(B) Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat foods.
(C) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(7) Flu :-
Influenza is a common viral infection. While a case of the flu isn't usually serious for otherwise healthy adults, complications of the flu can be deadly — especially for those who have weak immune systems or chronic illnesses. To protect yourself from the flu, get an annual flu vaccine.
(8) Suicide :-
Suicide is another leading men's health risk. An important risk factor for suicide among men is depression. If you think you may be depressed, consult your doctor. Treatment is available.
(9) Kidney disease :-
Kidney failure is often a complication of diabetes or high blood pressure. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, follow your doctor's treatment suggestions.In addition:
(A) Eat a healthy diet.
(B) Limit the amount of salt you consume.
(C) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(D) Lose excess pounds, if you're overweight.
(E) Take medications as prescribed.
(10) Alzheimer's disease :-
There's no proven way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but consider taking these steps:
(A) Take care of your heart.
(B) High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high cholesterol may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
(C) Avoid head injuries.
(D) There appears to be a link between head injury and future risk of Alzheimer's.
(E) Maintain a healthy weight.
(F) Include physical activity in your daily routine.
(G) Avoid tobacco.
(H) If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation.
(I) Stay socially active.
(J) Maintain mental fitness. Practice mental exercises, and take steps to learn new things.
Your bottom line: Take health threats seriously :-
Health risks can be scary, but there's no reason to panic. Instead, do everything you can to lead a healthy lifestyle — eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, quitting smoking, getting regular checkups and taking precautions in your daily activities. Adopting these preventive measures will increase your odds of living a long, healthy life.
Skin Care Tips - Face Cleansing
Skin Care Tips - Face Cleansing
Oily Skin: If the face is oily,
After a bath as a base for make-up use some diluted limejuice to dab on before application of foundation or any other make-up.
Tips 6 :-
Diluted buttermilk dabbed on the face and left for 15 minutes, gently wipe with moist cotton wool before applying make-up.
Tips 7 :-
Rub the face well with an ice cube.
Tips 8 :-
Slice an Apple into thin slices. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up the extra oil and helps to close pores.
The most important physical aspect of our body-it looks back at you looking dry, or oily or listless or the way you make it i.e.: glowing and radiant.
Start by giving yourself 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at bedtime.
Tips 1 :-
Take 1 tbsp of un-boiled milk, dip a small pad of cotton wool in this and rub on the face gently. Use circular movements, use upward strokes on the neck area.Leave this on for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water.
Tips 2 :-
Take a thick slice of cucumber. Don't peel the slice, rub in a circular motion all over the face and neck areas. Wash after 15 minutes.
Tips 3 :-
Halve a tomato, gently rub over face and neck and wash after 15 minutes.
Tips 4 :-
Take the half of a lime peel, from which the juice has been extracted, rub this firmly on the face and the neck. Using a Scrub-(once in 3-4 days).
After washing off the milk or juice - take a tsp of oat bran or wheat husk or gram flour (besan). Make a paste with a few drops of water and rub the face and neck gently with this. This sloughs away the dead cells and gives the face a glow.Don't use soap, just splash on cold water that will act as an astringent and close the pores.
Tips 5 :-
Oily Skin: If the face is oily,
After a bath as a base for make-up use some diluted limejuice to dab on before application of foundation or any other make-up.
Tips 6 :-
Diluted buttermilk dabbed on the face and left for 15 minutes, gently wipe with moist cotton wool before applying make-up.
Tips 7 :-
Rub the face well with an ice cube.
Tips 8 :-
Slice an Apple into thin slices. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up the extra oil and helps to close pores.
Skin Care Tips Facts - Palmar Hyperhidrosis Symptoms Causes Treatments
What is Palmar Hyperhidrosis?
One of the most embarrassing things that could happen to you is for your palms to sweat excessively without you having any kind of control over it. Simple as it sounds, it is a condition which causes untold distress to those who are unlucky to suffer from it. This condition, in which sweat comes out excessively from the palms, is called Palmar Hyperhidrosis.
Hyperhidrosis Symptoms Signs:-
1. You experience your hands feeling clammy and perspire more than normal. Sometimes, it results to dripping sweat and it's very annoying when you have to shake somebody's hand.
2. The temperature of your palms compared to your other body parts are notably higher.
3. Your skin seems to peel when you excessively sweat. It's different from scaling but it's more close to exfoliating.
4. After the excessive sweating of palms, extreme dryness of palms is experienced.
Hyperhidrosis Causes Risk Factors:-
Generally, appearing for an exam or interview, meeting someone for the first time or going to school, college or office for the first time causes this condition. Most people just ignore and take no action it thinking it to be situational which will go away at the right time. Others may seek medical help and intervention.
Palmar Hyperhidrosis Home Herbal Treatment Remedies Cure Care:-
However ETS type of Hyperhidrosis treatment is expensive and may not be possible for everyone to afford. Iontophoresis requires regular weekly treatment for effectiveness. The best low budget option for people is to use natural hyperhidrosis treatment that works by correcting the over activity of the sympathetic nerve chain.
There is no medication specially designed to combat excessive sweating. However, anti-anxiety drugs are well known to stop excessive hand sweating. Keep in mind that this effect is not the intended purpose of anxiety medications and thus, should not be abused.
7 Basic Everyday Health Tips
Move extra: Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Play with your kids; throw balls with friends, trim the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, move more.
Cut Fat: Avoid such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meals. Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise.
Give up Smoking: Smoking is harmful to your health.
Reduce Stress: Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your baby; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible.
Protect Yourself from Pollution: If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. It’s a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent.
Floss Your Teeth: Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it’s because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don’t? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body’s boss.
Keep a optimistic Mental point of view: There’s a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cancer Patients and the H1N1 Virus
People with cancer have to especially be careful during flu season. Are you doing everything you can to lessen the chance of being exposed to the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the "swine flu"?
novel 2009 H1N1 virus, also referred to as the "swine flu," is a major health concern for most people -- especially people with cancer. Many myths exist about the H1N1 virus, but one thing remains true: it can be serious and fatal in those with compromised immune systems. This includes people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
You should also know that more common strains of seasonal flu can be equally serious in cancer patients who are undergoing these cancer treatments, so taking extra precautions during flu season is highly recommended.
What Do I Need to Do to Reduce My Risk of the H1N1 Virus?
There are several things you can to do to reduce your risk of being exposed to the H1N1 virus. It is important that other people who you live with or associate with on a daily basis follow these tips to help reduce your exposure. These are very simple tips that don't require much more effort than your oncologist probably already recommends.
* Wash hands with soap and warm water frequently. Don't forget areas under wristwatches or rings.
* If you soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Soap and water is always the first choice, but if you can't wash your hands, at least use a hand sanitizer. These products are usually found in the liquid soap aisles of retailers. They come in small, travel sizes and also on keychains.
* Cough or sneeze into your shoulder or arm and ask that those around you to do the same.
* Avoid people who have flu-like symptoms. If you have come in contact with someone with the flu, alert your doctor. There is no need to panic, but your doctor may want to give provide preventive care, depending on your exposure and its risks.
* Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you have to do so, try to wash hands before and after.
* Consider limiting your time with small children, if possible. Children may be contagious for longer periods of time than adults. They are also exposed more frequently to viruses because of the amount of people they are around every day, and because their personal hygiene standards generally aren't as strict. If you are a parent, teach your children how to properly wash his hands and cough into his shoulders or arms.
Should I Get the H1N1 Vaccine?
People with compromised immune systems are considered to be priority recipients of the H1N1 vaccine. Most people with cancer are safe to get the vaccine, but always check with your doctor beforehand. You should also know that the H1N1 vaccine will not provide any protection against the regular seasonal flu. This is a separate vaccine and is also recommended for most people with cancer. Again, always check with your doctor first.
What Are the Symptoms of H1N1?
The symptoms of the H1N1 virus are very similar to the season flu. They include:
* fever
* coughing
* fatigue
* diarrhea and/or vomiting
* runny nose
* body aches/headaches
* sore throat
If you begin to experience these flu symptoms, it is very important to call your doctor. Even better, you and your doctor should develop a course of action in the event you develop flu-like symptoms or are exposed to someone with the H1N1 virus. You probably already have a plan in action already if you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to monitor for signs of illness and infection anyway, but it's important to know in what event your doctor wants you to go into the emergency room.
novel 2009 H1N1 virus, also referred to as the "swine flu," is a major health concern for most people -- especially people with cancer. Many myths exist about the H1N1 virus, but one thing remains true: it can be serious and fatal in those with compromised immune systems. This includes people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
You should also know that more common strains of seasonal flu can be equally serious in cancer patients who are undergoing these cancer treatments, so taking extra precautions during flu season is highly recommended.
What Do I Need to Do to Reduce My Risk of the H1N1 Virus?
There are several things you can to do to reduce your risk of being exposed to the H1N1 virus. It is important that other people who you live with or associate with on a daily basis follow these tips to help reduce your exposure. These are very simple tips that don't require much more effort than your oncologist probably already recommends.
* Wash hands with soap and warm water frequently. Don't forget areas under wristwatches or rings.
* If you soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Soap and water is always the first choice, but if you can't wash your hands, at least use a hand sanitizer. These products are usually found in the liquid soap aisles of retailers. They come in small, travel sizes and also on keychains.
* Cough or sneeze into your shoulder or arm and ask that those around you to do the same.
* Avoid people who have flu-like symptoms. If you have come in contact with someone with the flu, alert your doctor. There is no need to panic, but your doctor may want to give provide preventive care, depending on your exposure and its risks.
* Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you have to do so, try to wash hands before and after.
* Consider limiting your time with small children, if possible. Children may be contagious for longer periods of time than adults. They are also exposed more frequently to viruses because of the amount of people they are around every day, and because their personal hygiene standards generally aren't as strict. If you are a parent, teach your children how to properly wash his hands and cough into his shoulders or arms.
Should I Get the H1N1 Vaccine?
People with compromised immune systems are considered to be priority recipients of the H1N1 vaccine. Most people with cancer are safe to get the vaccine, but always check with your doctor beforehand. You should also know that the H1N1 vaccine will not provide any protection against the regular seasonal flu. This is a separate vaccine and is also recommended for most people with cancer. Again, always check with your doctor first.
What Are the Symptoms of H1N1?
The symptoms of the H1N1 virus are very similar to the season flu. They include:
* fever
* coughing
* fatigue
* diarrhea and/or vomiting
* runny nose
* body aches/headaches
* sore throat
If you begin to experience these flu symptoms, it is very important to call your doctor. Even better, you and your doctor should develop a course of action in the event you develop flu-like symptoms or are exposed to someone with the H1N1 virus. You probably already have a plan in action already if you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy to monitor for signs of illness and infection anyway, but it's important to know in what event your doctor wants you to go into the emergency room.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Natural, Herbal Home Remedies for the Treatment of Eye Cataract
Here are Some of the Common Herbal Home Remedies used for Curing Eye Cataract:
Pumpkin - The flowers of pumpkin are very good at getting rid of eye cataract very fast. The person suffering from eye cataract may apply juice of these flowers on his eyelids two times daily. It will stop further clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye.
Use Sunglasses or Hat - A research done by some doctors suggests that - covering the eyes with sunglasses or hats while going out in strong sunlight reduces the chances of developing eye cataracts. But, be sure to choose a sunglass having UV protection in it.
Onion, Bhimseni Camphor and Honey - Take some onions and extract its juice. Now take about 10 gm's of this onion juice and mix it with 10 gm's of honey and 2 gm's of Bhimseni Camphor. Now stir this mixture nicely to make a homogeneous mixture and preserve them in a bottle. Suffering person may apply this prepared mixture on his eyes with the help of an eye liner, daily before going to sleep at night. Its regular use prevents the cataract formation.
Carrot - Carrots are another very effective remedy for curing eye cataracts. The patient should be given plenty of raw carrots daily as a salad. As an alternative, the patient may also be given 2 glasses of fresh carrot juice, one each in the morning and evening.
Aniseed - Aniseed is also considered a very useful remedy for treating cataract fast and effectively. An equal quantity of aniseed and coriander powder should be mixed with one teaspoon of brown sugar, and the mixture should be taken in doses of 12 gm in the morning and evening.
Vitamin B - A diet rich in vitamin-B, especially riboflavin, which is a major component of milk, and vitamin-A, found mostly in green leafy vegetables, etc., delay the onset of cataract. Wholegrain cereals and yeast extract added to the diet are also beneficial in preventing cataract formation.
Stay Away from Harmful Radiations - Don't look at microwaves when cooking something in them, as they produce harmful radiations which are very bad for your eyes and may result in cataract formation. Even small doses of radiation produced from appliances such a microwaves, ovens or x-ray machines can make you prone to developing cataracts, so you should limit your exposure to these radiations if you don't want to be prone to eye cataracts.
Stop Smoking - Do you know one thing, when you smoke - all the smoke goes to your eyes and hurts them which may also result in formation of eye cataracts. This happens due to the fact that toxic substances present in smoke damage your eye's lens nucleus, causing cataracts. So, we would recommend you to stop smoking as soon as possible, as it has many other bad effects too like damaging your lungs, etc.
Pumpkin - The flowers of pumpkin are very good at getting rid of eye cataract very fast. The person suffering from eye cataract may apply juice of these flowers on his eyelids two times daily. It will stop further clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye.
Use Sunglasses or Hat - A research done by some doctors suggests that - covering the eyes with sunglasses or hats while going out in strong sunlight reduces the chances of developing eye cataracts. But, be sure to choose a sunglass having UV protection in it.
Onion, Bhimseni Camphor and Honey - Take some onions and extract its juice. Now take about 10 gm's of this onion juice and mix it with 10 gm's of honey and 2 gm's of Bhimseni Camphor. Now stir this mixture nicely to make a homogeneous mixture and preserve them in a bottle. Suffering person may apply this prepared mixture on his eyes with the help of an eye liner, daily before going to sleep at night. Its regular use prevents the cataract formation.
Carrot - Carrots are another very effective remedy for curing eye cataracts. The patient should be given plenty of raw carrots daily as a salad. As an alternative, the patient may also be given 2 glasses of fresh carrot juice, one each in the morning and evening.
Aniseed - Aniseed is also considered a very useful remedy for treating cataract fast and effectively. An equal quantity of aniseed and coriander powder should be mixed with one teaspoon of brown sugar, and the mixture should be taken in doses of 12 gm in the morning and evening.
Vitamin B - A diet rich in vitamin-B, especially riboflavin, which is a major component of milk, and vitamin-A, found mostly in green leafy vegetables, etc., delay the onset of cataract. Wholegrain cereals and yeast extract added to the diet are also beneficial in preventing cataract formation.
Stay Away from Harmful Radiations - Don't look at microwaves when cooking something in them, as they produce harmful radiations which are very bad for your eyes and may result in cataract formation. Even small doses of radiation produced from appliances such a microwaves, ovens or x-ray machines can make you prone to developing cataracts, so you should limit your exposure to these radiations if you don't want to be prone to eye cataracts.
Stop Smoking - Do you know one thing, when you smoke - all the smoke goes to your eyes and hurts them which may also result in formation of eye cataracts. This happens due to the fact that toxic substances present in smoke damage your eye's lens nucleus, causing cataracts. So, we would recommend you to stop smoking as soon as possible, as it has many other bad effects too like damaging your lungs, etc.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Oily Skin - Scrubs
1. After a bath, and as a base for make-up use some diluted lime juice. Dab it on very lightly on the face. Wait for 10 minutes before using foundation or make up.
2. Diluted buttermilk is also dabbed on the face and left on the face for 10-15 minutes before any other application.
3. While preparing for a night out or a very special party, rub a cube of ice all over the face. Let it dry and then use make up.
4. Slice an apple very thinly. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up extra oil and also helps to close pores.
5. Take 1/2 a cup of rice flour, and 1/2 a cup of mashed ripe papaya. Add the juice of 1/2 a lime. Wet the face and gently massage the face with the paste. Always do the neck also.
6. Take 1/2 cup of green gram powder, add 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Add enough water to make a paste. Use it to scrub the face gently. Wash with cold water. Do not use soap after the treatment.
2. Diluted buttermilk is also dabbed on the face and left on the face for 10-15 minutes before any other application.
3. While preparing for a night out or a very special party, rub a cube of ice all over the face. Let it dry and then use make up.
4. Slice an apple very thinly. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up extra oil and also helps to close pores.
5. Take 1/2 a cup of rice flour, and 1/2 a cup of mashed ripe papaya. Add the juice of 1/2 a lime. Wet the face and gently massage the face with the paste. Always do the neck also.
6. Take 1/2 cup of green gram powder, add 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Add enough water to make a paste. Use it to scrub the face gently. Wash with cold water. Do not use soap after the treatment.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Prevention of Implants and Surgical Methods
With the help of modern science and never ending research being carried out in field of the medical, there are more and more medical solutions being invented. A common practice which has been carried out since a considerable amount of time is implantation. Implantation has been a significant factor of medical studies since a long period of time. This is the process of which a lot of pregnant women face when they already had missed their period. Implantation is the process whereby the embryo attaches itself to the wall inside the uterus. Although, it does not get fully attached to the wall of uterus, in fact it only tries to do so.
At this time the embryo is in shape of a blastocyst, therefore the adhesion forces the embryo to burst and therefore the little blood cells are flown out. This would be very different from the normal blood loss that you have during you periods. The color of this blood would rather be pinkish or pale red. One thing that you need to know is that you should not panic when implantation occurs. Many women take greats tress when they find about implantation. They confuse it with their periods and often take unwanted stress.
Implantation is a very normal thing and can occur with any woman. However, there is no set rule for which women are normally prone to implantation. Preventing implantation is one question that many women usually ask. Some believe that there are herbs which can help to control the implantation while others believe that implantation can be cured if you move around and do regular exercise. None of this is true. Actually, implantation does not have any specific prevention and you do not even need prevention. This is a very normal case which indicates that you are on the road to pregnancy.
There are some surgical methods which can also cause implantation. The doctors have to be careful while inserting surgical tools through vagina. This can hurt the delicate walls and thus, cause implantation. However, implantation is normal and can happen to any woman so you do not have to be worried about implantation coming to you.
At this time the embryo is in shape of a blastocyst, therefore the adhesion forces the embryo to burst and therefore the little blood cells are flown out. This would be very different from the normal blood loss that you have during you periods. The color of this blood would rather be pinkish or pale red. One thing that you need to know is that you should not panic when implantation occurs. Many women take greats tress when they find about implantation. They confuse it with their periods and often take unwanted stress.
Implantation is a very normal thing and can occur with any woman. However, there is no set rule for which women are normally prone to implantation. Preventing implantation is one question that many women usually ask. Some believe that there are herbs which can help to control the implantation while others believe that implantation can be cured if you move around and do regular exercise. None of this is true. Actually, implantation does not have any specific prevention and you do not even need prevention. This is a very normal case which indicates that you are on the road to pregnancy.
There are some surgical methods which can also cause implantation. The doctors have to be careful while inserting surgical tools through vagina. This can hurt the delicate walls and thus, cause implantation. However, implantation is normal and can happen to any woman so you do not have to be worried about implantation coming to you.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
10 Essential Health Tips
(The Basics to Practice Every Day)
. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!
3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.
4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.
5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.
6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.
7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.
8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.
9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.
. Move More
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!
2. Cut Fat
Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!
3. Quit Smoking
The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.
4. Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.
5. Protect Yourself from Pollution
If you can't live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It's a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: 'Smoke gets in your eyes'…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.
6. Wear Your Seat Belt
Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.
7. Floss Your Teeth
Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it's because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don't? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body's boss.
8. Avoid Excessive Drinking
While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.
9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook
There's a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can't be unhappy when you're smiling or singing.
10. Choose Your Parents Well
The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn't mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Woman and the display of body, Rare kind of Cancer
Woman and the display of body
By: Mohammed Kamil Abdel Samad
Describing women who are morally decayed. The prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said that they are “women dressed but naked, corrupt and corrupters, their hairs are like the inclined hump of female camel, they do not enter the Heaven nor smell its fragrance” [Refer to Abu Daud]
The prophet also said “the prayer of a mistreating woman is not acceptable until she purifies her self” [Refer to Imam Ahmed, Abu Daud & Ibn Maja].
The modern scientific researches confirmed that the nakedness of women, their body displaying & their moving in an obscene shape is a disaster on them. The current statistics showed that there is a clear spread of the malignant cancer which affects the naked and displayed part of the women bodies particularly those women who dress short clothes.
It was published in the British Medical Magazine that “the melanoma malignant cancer which was one of the most rare cancers is now spreading among women. The cases of this type of cancer is increasing among young women. It affects their legs. The medical publication went on saying that the main cause behind the spread of short dress & fashions which expose the body of women to the rays & light of the sun. Moreover, the transparent dress and legs gloves do not help in avoiding this type of cancer.
The Medical Magazine appealed to the environment doctors to participate in collecting information about this type of cancer, because it is becoming an epidemic phenomenon. This reminds us with the Quranic sign which says in the tongue of the obstinate unbeliever
“O God, if this is indeed The Truth from Thee, Rain down on us a shower of stones from the sky, or send us a grievous penalty” [8:32]
Now torture has come down in the form of a malignant cancer. It is caused by the exposition of women’s body to the sunrays and ultraviolet rays for a long time it affects the whole body but with different proportion. Initially, it appears as a dark; small spot on either the foot or the leg, and some times in the eye. Then it spreads all over the body. It attacks the lymph knots at the upper part of the thigh. It also attacks blood and invades the liver & destroys it. It may settle in all the organs of the body such as bones, the belly & perhaps the kidneys. If it attacks the kidneys then the patient will experience black urine as a result of inner destruction of the kidneys. It may get transferred to the child in the womb of his mother.
However, this disease does not allows its patient to survive for a long time & it does not respond to surgical treatment like other types of cancers nor it responds to treatment by rays sessions like some other types of cancers.
Therefore have we realized the wisdom behind Islamic legislation which aimed to protect women not only from passers by but also from a skin disease called cancer. The subject Islamic legislation called upon women to corner their bodies properly & with loose and not narrow and not transparent clothes.
Therefore, Islamic uniform for women protect them from physical diseases, from teasing in the streets & from the torture of life on the judgement day.
By: Mohammed Kamil Abdel Samad
Describing women who are morally decayed. The prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said that they are “women dressed but naked, corrupt and corrupters, their hairs are like the inclined hump of female camel, they do not enter the Heaven nor smell its fragrance” [Refer to Abu Daud]
The prophet also said “the prayer of a mistreating woman is not acceptable until she purifies her self” [Refer to Imam Ahmed, Abu Daud & Ibn Maja].
The modern scientific researches confirmed that the nakedness of women, their body displaying & their moving in an obscene shape is a disaster on them. The current statistics showed that there is a clear spread of the malignant cancer which affects the naked and displayed part of the women bodies particularly those women who dress short clothes.
It was published in the British Medical Magazine that “the melanoma malignant cancer which was one of the most rare cancers is now spreading among women. The cases of this type of cancer is increasing among young women. It affects their legs. The medical publication went on saying that the main cause behind the spread of short dress & fashions which expose the body of women to the rays & light of the sun. Moreover, the transparent dress and legs gloves do not help in avoiding this type of cancer.
The Medical Magazine appealed to the environment doctors to participate in collecting information about this type of cancer, because it is becoming an epidemic phenomenon. This reminds us with the Quranic sign which says in the tongue of the obstinate unbeliever
“O God, if this is indeed The Truth from Thee, Rain down on us a shower of stones from the sky, or send us a grievous penalty” [8:32]
Now torture has come down in the form of a malignant cancer. It is caused by the exposition of women’s body to the sunrays and ultraviolet rays for a long time it affects the whole body but with different proportion. Initially, it appears as a dark; small spot on either the foot or the leg, and some times in the eye. Then it spreads all over the body. It attacks the lymph knots at the upper part of the thigh. It also attacks blood and invades the liver & destroys it. It may settle in all the organs of the body such as bones, the belly & perhaps the kidneys. If it attacks the kidneys then the patient will experience black urine as a result of inner destruction of the kidneys. It may get transferred to the child in the womb of his mother.
However, this disease does not allows its patient to survive for a long time & it does not respond to surgical treatment like other types of cancers nor it responds to treatment by rays sessions like some other types of cancers.
Therefore have we realized the wisdom behind Islamic legislation which aimed to protect women not only from passers by but also from a skin disease called cancer. The subject Islamic legislation called upon women to corner their bodies properly & with loose and not narrow and not transparent clothes.
Therefore, Islamic uniform for women protect them from physical diseases, from teasing in the streets & from the torture of life on the judgement day.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
12 Steps to Better Sleep
From having occasional difficulty sleeping to insomnia, there is a lot you can do to get a better night's sleep, feel refreshed when you awake, and remain alert throughout the day. We all have trouble sleeping from time to time, but you can sleep better every night by following these 12 simple steps.
1) Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Get up at the same time each morning, regardless of the previous night’s sleep, to help set your biological clock.
2) To consolidate and deepen sleep, restrict the amount of sleep to only as much as needed to feel refreshed during the following day - usually 7-8 hours.
3) Arrange the bedroom so that it is a comfortable setting. Insulate it against sound and light by using carpets and curtains. Ear plugs and eye masks may be helpful.
4) Keep the room at a cool to moderate temperature. Excessive heat disturbs sleep.
5) Use the bedroom for sleeping ONLY .
6) Turn off your phone.
7) Avoid liquids before going to sleep to minimize nighttime trips to the bathroom. If liquids are not a problem, try drinking warm milk at bedtime.
8) Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeinated beverages, especially in the evening. Although alcohol may help you fall asleep, it causes subsequent sleep to be fragmented.
9) Avoid napping longer than one hour or after 4 pm.
10) Exercising regularly helps deepen sleep, but strenuous exercise should be completed no later than three hours before going to bed.
11) Try a relaxation techniques, such as, biofeedback, meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or massage to prepare the mind and body for sleep.
12) As far as possible, work out family or job-related problems before going to sleep.
1) Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Get up at the same time each morning, regardless of the previous night’s sleep, to help set your biological clock.
2) To consolidate and deepen sleep, restrict the amount of sleep to only as much as needed to feel refreshed during the following day - usually 7-8 hours.
3) Arrange the bedroom so that it is a comfortable setting. Insulate it against sound and light by using carpets and curtains. Ear plugs and eye masks may be helpful.
4) Keep the room at a cool to moderate temperature. Excessive heat disturbs sleep.
5) Use the bedroom for sleeping ONLY .
6) Turn off your phone.
7) Avoid liquids before going to sleep to minimize nighttime trips to the bathroom. If liquids are not a problem, try drinking warm milk at bedtime.
8) Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeinated beverages, especially in the evening. Although alcohol may help you fall asleep, it causes subsequent sleep to be fragmented.
9) Avoid napping longer than one hour or after 4 pm.
10) Exercising regularly helps deepen sleep, but strenuous exercise should be completed no later than three hours before going to bed.
11) Try a relaxation techniques, such as, biofeedback, meditation, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation, or massage to prepare the mind and body for sleep.
12) As far as possible, work out family or job-related problems before going to sleep.
Monday, November 16, 2009
BROCCOLI CANCER
BROCCOLI CANCER
Close-up, the tiny green tips on a broccoli head look like hundreds of cancer cells. Now scientists know this disease-busting veg can play a crucial role in preventing the disease. Last year, a team of researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found just a weekly serving of broccoli was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45 per cent. In Britain , prostate cancer kills one man every hour.
MUSHROOM EAR
MUSHROOM EAR
Slice a mushroom in half and it resembles the shape of the human ear. And guess what? Adding it to your cooking could actually improve your hearing. Thats because mushrooms are one of the few foods in our diet that contain vitamin D. This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.
BANANA (SMILE) DEPRESSION
BANANA (SMILE) DEPRESSION
Cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana. The popular fruit contains a protein called tryptophan. Once it has been digested, tryptophan then gets converted in a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin. This is one of the most important mood-regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production. Higher levels are associated with better moods.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
GINGER STOMACH
GINGER STOMACH
Root ginger, commonly sold in supermarkets, often looks just like the stomach. So its interesting that one of its biggest benefits is aiding digestion. The Chinese have been using it for over 2,000 years to calm the stomach and cure nausea, while it is also a popular remedy for motion sickness. But the benefits could go much further.
Tests on mice at the University of Minnesota found injecting the chemical that gives ginger its flavour slowed down the growth rate of bowel tumours.
CHEESE BONES
CHEESE BONES
A nice ˜holey cheese, like Emmenthal, is not just good for your bones, it even resembles their internal structure. And like most cheeses, it is a rich source of calcium, a vital ingredient for strong bones and reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Together with another mineral called phosphate, it provides the main strength in bones but also helps to ˜power muscles. Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is crucial for strong bones. A study at Columbia University in New York showed teens who increased calcium intake from 800mg a day to 1200mg equal to an extra two slices of cheddar - boosted their bone density by six per cent.
GRAPES LUNGS
GRAPES LUNGS
OUR lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli. These structures, which resemble bunches of grapes, allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. One reason that very premature babies struggle to survive is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy. A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer and emphysema. Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
TOMATO HEART
TOMATO HEART
A TOMATO is red and usually has four chambers, just like our heart. Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene, a plant chemical that reduces the risk of heart disease and several cancers. The Womens Health Study ” an American research programme which tracks the health of 40,000 women ” found women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had 30 per cent less heart disease than women who had very little lycopene. Lab experiments have also shown that lycopene helps counter the effect of unhealthy LDL cholesterol. One Canadian study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, said there was œconvincing vidence that lycopene prevented coronary heart disease
Health Tips II by DesiRips
WALNUT BRAIN
THE gnarled folds of a walnut mimic the appearance of a human brain - and provide a clue to the benefits. Walnuts are the only nuts which contain significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. They may also help head off dementia. An American study found that walnut extract broke down the protein-based plaques associated with Alzheimers disease. Researchers at Tufts University in Boston found walnuts reversed some signs of brain ageing in rats. Dr James Joseph, who headed the study, said walnuts also appear to enhance signalling within the brain and encourage new messaging links between brain cells
Carrots Eyes
Carrots Eyes:
Slice a carrot and it looks just an eye, right down to the pattern of this iris. Its a clea clue to the importance this everyday vegitable has for vision. Carrot get their ornage color from a plant chemical called beta-carotene, which reduces the risk of developing cataracts. The chemical also protects against macular degeneration an age-related sight common caise of blindness in Britain. But popping a beta-carotene pill does not have the same effect, say scienntistes at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltomore
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