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Top 5 Foods You Should Eat Daily

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:13:00 +0000

Everyone has heard which foods to avoid, but what foods should we eat?

Oranges – Eating an orange is like taking a wonderful tasting vitamin. Oranges have folic acid, fiber, antioxidants beta-carotene, and vitamin C. On top of all this they also have anticancer effects.

Sweet Potatoes or Yams – The sweet potato ranked the highest in a nutrition study in 1992. The next highest vegetable was the regular potato with 84 points, while yams and sweet potatoes had 184 points. Impressive! Yams and sweet potatoes (no, they are not the same thing) have fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. Sweet potatoes can be eaten baked, or raw.

Cottage Cheese – Are you trying to lose weight? Do you have a stomach ache/bowel problem/digestion difficulty? Try cottage cheese! Casein, the slowest digested protein, is the protein found in cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has good bacteria which will keep your intestines healthy and smooth out digestion problems.

Chili Peppers – Chili peppers are full of capsaicin, an anti-inflammatory which improves circulation. Chili peppers purify your blood, fight ulcers, and prevent prostate cancer. This hot veggie will keep you in shape for a long time.

Carrots – Carrots improve your vision. This is because the beta-carotene in your body is converted to vitamin A with the help of carrots, and your eyes absorb this new vitamin A and make it into a night vision pigment. Carrots contain beta-carotene which improves your cells communication and can ultimately help prevent cancer cells from forming; beta-carotene also helps prevent skin diseases . Alpha-carotene is also found in abundance in carrots. Alpha-carotene helps prevent tumors.

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Foods That Will Make You Happy

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:36:00 +0000

For some of us Depression is a very serious issue that continually arises. However, for most of us we occasionally just feel sad or angry, or don't really feel anything. Yet, there are some ways to increase our general happiness. The key to this isn't medication, and it doesn't require you to do yoga for 5 hours every day. In fact, it is a rather simple method of obtaining happiness or at least boosting that mood for awhile, watch what you eat.

No, I don't mean you necessarily have to eat healthy, although I'm sure that would also make you a happier person anyway. Watch what you're putting into your body because there are some foods that can actually increase you levels of happiness. So if you're feeling a little down try some of these for a boost.

Sunflower Seeds – The folate and magnesium found in sunflower seeds play an enormous role in regulating your mood. In fact, magnesium deficiency often results in fatigue, nervousness, and anxiety and has often been linked to mood disorders. Magnesium has also been proven to help in the treatment of depression, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, irritability, and insomnia.

Bananas – A banana will provide you with an energy boost due to the fructose. The fiber will help keep your energy balanced. Bananas will also provide you with carbohydrates, and vitamin B6, which both help in making serotonin.

Dark Chocolate – Chocolate can play a huge factor on mood control. There are many different substances found in chocolate that are known to boost one's mood. For example, fat, sugar, caffeine, phenylethylamine, flavonols, theobromine, and tryptophan, are all found in chocolate. Not to mention just the taste and texture of chocolate can make a person very happy.

Eggs – Eggs help balance your emotions and help boost energy levels. Additionally, eggs can help symptoms of depression and even lessen memory problems.

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Interesting Facts About the Human Body

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0000

Body functions and body parts are much more interesting and complex than they are thought to be.

Tears – Tears are not only made up of water. They also have proteins, and antibodies, and other antiviral substances. Drinking a glass of tears is much healthier than drinking a glass of water. In the average person’s life each eye will produce 70 gallons of tears.

Snoring – Snoring usually occurs due to being overweight, smoking, and consuming alcohol. Having allergies can also cause snoring. Snoring can be soft (50 dB – the sound level of a quiet street) or loud (100 dB – the sound level of a diesel truck). For 70 percent of snorers, they have a hereditary link which may be the cause or contribute to their snoring. Children who snore may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Eyes – Babies are color blind when they are born. This lasts a few months before their eyes begin to adjust to color. Our eyebrows are there to prevent sweat from entering our eyes. Human eyes can tell apart 500 different shades of the gray.

The Mouth – The tongue is the strongest and most flexible muscle in the body. Everyone has their own one of a kind tongue print (just like fingerprints). A human’s mouth has more bacteria than a dog’s mouth. The tongue heals faster than any other part of the body. In a person’s average lifetime their mouth produces enough saliva to fill two swimming pools (25, 000 quarts).

Sneezing – Sneezes can travel up to 100 km per hour. Sneezes can be caused by many different things. Dust, allergies, mold, smoke, and sexual arousal are said to cause sneezing. In other countries sneezes are thought to be a sign of healthiness (in India), or thought to mean that someone is being talked about behind their back (Japan).

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The Health Benefits of Vitamin A

noreply@blogger.com (nforis) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:06:00 +0000

When your parents told you to eat your carrots because they would improve your eyesight, they weren’t kidding. The beta-carotene in carrots is converted by your body into vitamin A, an essential nutrient for not only healthy eyesight, but also several other conditions as well. The Health Benefits of Vitamin A

Maintains Healthy Eyesight – Vitamin A, as you probably already know, is a key nutrient in maintaining healthy eyesight. Also called retinol, vitamin A aids eyes in adjusting to different lighting and additionally keeps them moist.
Prevents and Combats Cancer – Vitamin A keeps cells and cell membranes moist and healthy, making them more resistant to cancers. It has also been proven to reduce the reproduction of DNA of cancerous cells by slowing the growth of tumors and prevent leukemia cells from dividing into new cells.
Strong Bones – Both bones and teeth can greatly benefit from the intake of vitamin A, as it helps bones to grow in children and teenagers. Vitamin A continues to support the formation of strong bones in adults as well.
Clear Skin – Vitamin A is a crucial ingredient in acne medications including Tretinoin and Isotretinoin, which treat mild to severe forms of acne.

Although vitamin A is an important nutrient, it should only be incorporated into your diet in moderate amounts. Overdosing vitamin A can lead to nausea, irritability and blurred vision and additionally will turn palms and feet orange. The most severe cases of vitamin A overdose may also lead to birth defects. Vitamin A, in its raw form, can be found in a variety of foods, including beef liver, egg yolk cheddar cheese and fortified milk. Carotene, which is easily converted to vitamin A can be found in certain foods like sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, broccoli, apricots, spinach and collard greens. CanDrugstore.com, a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC X23), offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, CanDrugstore.com is ranked as one of the best Canadian pharmacies online by PharmacyChecker.com. For more information on how to order your drugs from Canada safely and securely call 1-866-444-6376 or visit http://www.candrugstore.com/- a trusted and reliable Canadian online pharmacy since 2002.

5 Ways to Deal with Anger

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:04:00 +0000

Recently, I've been giving a lot of thought to anger problems and ways to manage anger. I, personally don't have an anger problem (at least I don’t think I do), but one of my friends, who will remain nameless (KJ), might have a tiny anger problem. Let's just say he punched a hole through his door after the Indianapolis Colts lost the Super bowl (that was the second door he broke in the span of two weeks). Needless to say, he may have to find some way to vent this anger.

1. Think Before You Act – As soon as you notice your anger building, try to really think about why you're angry. Sometimes we (yes even me) become angered over simple things. By taking an extra few seconds to assess the situation, you may be able to calm yourself.

2. Recognize Your Anger – Before you can even begin to deal with your anger, you need to be able to realize when you are beginning to become angry.

3. Distract Yourself – By taking your mind off of something, you can find peace. I've seen many people use many different techniques to distract their minds from their anger. This could be simply squeezing a stress ball or putting a rubber band on your wrist, so you can snap the band to focus your mind on the minor and brief pain on your wrist.

4. Vent – For some people, preventing anger just doesn't appear to be possible and they have to release their aggression. If this is you, try to USE your aggression in a beneficial or safe environment. I have a punching bag at home that I beat up every time I'm angry. I get some exercise in, release all the built up rage, and I'm too tired to even think about being angry by the end. Playing a sport is an excellent form of anger management.

5. Don't Sleep On It – I tried to go to bed angry for many years thinking it would be better in the morning, but this just led to me being even angrier. I find that if you're angry, it's better to deal with it quickly instead of sleeping on it. If it's late, try writing down what made you angry and why. You'll probably end up writing more than you first intended and will most likely go completely off topic, but you'll essentially clear your mind or at least forget about your anger.

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Sit Up and Listen: Poor Posture

noreply@blogger.com (nforis) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:55:00 +0000

Poor posture can be caused by a number of factors; everything from the shoes we wear on a daily basis to the way we sit while eating dinner make significant contributions to our posture. Good posture is defined as the most effective positioning of our bodies to withstand the force of gravity. Poor posture develops as a result of various factors, some associated with the structure of the body, often generated by a misalignment of the bones in the feet, and additionally factors of our environment. Because poor posture can negatively affect our health, requiring medication or prescription drugs for muscular stress and back pain, taking steps to improve posture will return many health benefits in the long term.

Determining whether your bad posture is caused by environmental factors or structural factors is the first step in correcting bad posture. Speaking to a shoe specialist (at your local running store) or your physician may help to rule out the underlying causes of your posture issues. Many specialists recommend the Alexander Technique, a program where a teacher observes and corrects your posture while you carry out a series of tasks, as the most viable posture correction program, however yoga and other exercise programs have been proven to improve posture as well.

Improving poor posture is extremely important, as it can lead to chronic muscle pain, as well as stress on the nervous, digestive and circulatory systems. Although correcting poor posture habits can be difficult, by becoming aware of our bodies' natural position and taking initiative to improve it, your bad posture can become a thing of the past.

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Soft Drinks Significantly Increase Risk of Developing Pancreatic Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:23:00 +0000

Soft drinks are already one of the biggest, or even possibly the biggest, drinks to avoid if you want to be healthy. However, most of the time, we talk about soft drinks as a major factor to weight gain. Recently, a study has discovered a link between soft drinks and pancreatic cancer.

The pancreas creates insulin, while scientists believe that high levels of insulin can increase the growth of cancerous cells. When we take in too much sugar, we drastically increase our insulin levels. Soft drinks are currently one of the main sources of sugar in the diet of most Americans.

The results of the study were astonishing. Those that drank two or more cups of pop every week had an 87 percent increase in the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Many things like smoking, obesity, diabetes, and red meat intake were just a few of the factors taken into consideration.

Soft drinks just keep getting even worse for your body every time we learn something new. Cutting down on your pop consumption definitely couldn't hurt. You'll help lessen your chances of developing pancreatic cancer and you will become healthier in general. You might even be able to lose those few extra pounds.

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Foods That Can Decrease Inflammation and Boost Your Immune System

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:02:00 +0000

Inflammation

Inflammation can become a very bothersome and painful thing to deal with. Some people will just wait for the inflammation to decrease naturally, while others have serious medical problems that cause frequent inflammation that is often very painful. Either way, most people do not enjoy this inflammation, but are unaware that there are natural and fairly simple ways to help decrease symptoms. However, I would just like to say that in some serious cases, only medication will be helpful. Consult with your doctor about the severity of your condition.

In order to fight inflammation you should try eating foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids help your body produce hormones to lessen your inflammation. Some of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are in coldwater fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, trout and mackerel. There are also some plants that are reasonably good sources of omega-3. If you're not the fish-eating type (my dad and sister) try having some walnuts, flaxseed or canola oil.

Immune System

Obviously being sick isn't something many of us strive for. That's why a healthy immune system is so important. Our immune system help protect us against illness by destroying things like harmful bacteria and viruses. However, we have to take care of our immune system if we want it to take care of us.

There are many foods that can help us boost our immune system. Garlic is one of the best. For a very long time (think ancient Egypt) garlic has been revered for its healthy benefits. Green tea is also a great, simple thing to add to a meal, like dinner, to help protect against all those things looking to make you sick. Green tea has also been linked to cancer-prevention. Additionally, broccoli is an extremely good immune booster. Containing vitamins A, C, E, anti-cancer agents, and strong antioxidants, there aren't many things that are more effective at boosting your immune system than broccoli.

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Are Organics Really Healthier?

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:12:00 +0000

Organic foods are foods that are grown without synthetic additives or chemicals. It like eating food from 50 years ago, before sprays and chemicals were used in farming. Organic meat means the animals are fed with natural foods and aren’t medicated with growth hormones or other advancements.

Tests showed that 65 per cent of the regular fruit had pesticide residue, while only 17 per cent of organic fruit showed pesticide remains. In vegetables, 67 per cent showed remains of pesticides, while only 16 per cent of organic fruits did. These results included imported fruits.

Not all organic foods will prove pesticide free. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that “there is no guarantee the product will be free from pesticides or free from residues and free from other things that are not permitted."

A study showed that kids put on an organic diet showed no pesticides in their test samples after 7 days, when before they were consuming between 3 and 10 pesticide residues per day.

Organic foods cost more. Regular green peppers cost 1.49 dollars per pound today, whereas organic green peppers cost 1.99 dollars per pound today. Organic meat and dairy products cost a lot more than the regular options.

Organic foods have higher levels (approximately 27 percent higher) of vitamin C and magnesium than non-organics. As well, in organic livestock have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid.

Organic food is grown in lovely fertile soil. The reason it is so lovely, is because the most soil is fertilized with manure. Manure contains E Coli which may be fatal. 3 people in the US were killed in 2006 due to organic spinach polluted with E Coli.

Although organic foods may have great health benefits, they may still be unsafe. Plainly ask your organic dealer if their organic foods were grown in manure to be safe.

Drop Fat, Get Muscle

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:45:00 +0000

By now, countless people's New Year's resolutions have fallen through; one in particular is to lose weight. Not only is it complex to lose weight, but to gain muscle at the same time seems impossible. Fortunately there are certain tips in dieting and exercise which may be helpful in completing this.

1. Weight loss occurs when your body has fewer calories. This can occur with dieting and/or exercise. Weight training not only burns calories, but also puts your muscles to work, building and strengthening them. Once you have increased your muscle, you will also burn more calories. Muscle burns calories, thus helping in weight loss. Calorie maintenance level is the number of calories your body naturally burns each day; muscle increases this number substantially. Weight training includes squats, dead lifts, bench presses, bicep curls, hammer curls, tricep extensions, exc. Other exercises which would be helpful are squats lunges, crunches, push-ups and back extensions.

2. Eat the right foods if you want to lose weight. You cannot expect your body to discard fat when you are still maintaining a high calorie intake, even if you do weight exercises. Foods you should eat when trying to gain muscle include the following:

a. Protein: Lots and lots of protein! Eat meat, poultry, fish, eggs, peanut butter, etc.

b. Fat: As bad as this sounds, fat is essential for muscle gain. Just exercise lots and the bad fat will be gone. Fish oil and omega 3, 6, and 9 are great for muscle gain.

c. Vegetables and fruits: Colorful vegetables are the best. The more colorful the plate, the healthier it is. Fruits have healthy sugar in them. This is a better form of sugar than what you could get from most other foods.

d. Water: Drink and drink and drink water. It is essential for everything.

e. Whole grains: Trade your white bread or rice for whole grain if you want to lose weight and gain muscle.

Other tips are:

- Avoid foods that come out of a box.

- Avoid trans-fats, but saturated fats are fine.

- Don't drink pop.

- Limit not-natural sugar consumption.

Other options such as protein powder and prescription and non prescription drugs can help you to reach your goal as you lose weight, and gain muscle.

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5 Helpful Tips to Prevent Heartburn

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:47:00 +0000

Heartburn can be very uncomfortable and very distressing for most people. I get it from time to time and at first I wasn't sure what I could do to stop the heartburn from occurring. I began to get it frequently, to the point where I was thinking about seeing the doctor in case it was serious. Luckily I found some advice that gave me the ability to prevent my heartburn. I'd like to pass some of that advice on.

Be aware of what you eat – Certain foods can cause heartburn in people. Always be aware of what you eat. If you begin to notice a frequent occurrence of heartburn, take a log of everything you eat for a few days and note when you had signs of heartburn. Eliminate foods you think might be causing your heartburn until your symptoms improve. The internet can provide lists of foods that may cause heartburn.

Chew your food don't inhale it – My father would always ask me and my sister if we ate our food or inhaled it, if we finished our food in a hurry. What I didn't know at the time was that eating your food quickly can lead to heartburn. Make sure you take your time eating your meal, not only does it help prevent heartburn, but it also is a known weight loss tip.

Gravity – You have the power to make gravity work for or against you. By standing or sitting up, you use gravity to keep the stomach acid in your stomach. However, by lying down, especially after eating, you are more likely to experience heartburn.

Get rid of the spare tire – Lose weight. It may be a harsh realization, but if you know you've let yourself go a bit, try losing some weight. Many people that lose some weight experience instant relief.

Ask a doctor – If you've tried everything you can think of, go see your doctor. He or she may provide you with a new idea, or you may have acid reflux which may require you to take medications. Either way it's better to be safe than sorry.

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Possible Crohn's Disease Breakthrough

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:50:00 +0000

A new study conducted in Montreal showed that Vitamin D may help fight Crohn’s disease. Although the study has not been confirmed by clinical trials, it is quite likely that the study is accurate and true. The study showed that a shortage Vitamin D is attributed to Crohn’s disease. Therefore, working backwards they said that it is likely that an abundance of Vitamin D will help fight Crohn’s disease. People who are related to any person diagnosed with Crohn’s disease should be aware of this new discovery as Crohn’s disease may be hereditary.

It was also noted in this study that in place which get less sun (Vitamin D), people are more likely to have Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease affects approx 1 in 544 or 539,807 people in the USA, and 59,757 people in Canada. Crohn’s disease requires surgery for between two thirds and three quarters of those diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Hopefully this new research proves true and Crohn’s disease will be substantially easier to solve.

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Dogs Can Help Improve Your Fitness

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:59:00 +0000

Dogs are great companions. They can be a handful sometimes, but they give you a lot back in return. If you've always wanted a dog, but just couldn't get the motivation to find your perfect companion or if you are a child and living with your parents trying to convince them that they should get a dog, then I have some great news (especially for the kids, parents always need that extra little bit of convincing).

Research conducted by the University of Missouri found a significant increase in the improvement of fitness in people who walk dogs. For any kids that are reading that means you can either tell your mom or dad that they'll become healthier, or you may tell them that you will be getting more exercise when you walk the dog (even though this is probably a lie because I know all kids say, "Oh, but mom and dad, I'll take care of the dog."

The University research showed that out of the 54 adults that participated in the study, those that walked dogs were more likely to exercise on a regular basis, while those that chose to walk with a human companion were significantly more likely to make up various excuses to get out of their walks.

Additionally, the overall walking speed of people that walked dogs increased an astounding 28%! Not only are people with dogs exercising more regularly, it appears that they are exercising more efficiently too.

Furthermore, if you find that you just don't have the time for a dog (they're require a lot of love and attention) there are other ways you can help. If you love dogs, but are unable to get your own due to either financial or time constraints there is always the animal shelters. If you get some spare time somewhere in your schedule you could drive, or bus down to your local animal shelter and volunteer to walk a dog. You get the exercise you need and you feel great about helping out.

There you have it, another great reason why animal companions, in this case dogs, are so important.

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4 Healthy Alternatives to Popcorn

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:09:00 +0000

If you're like me than you have to have some popcorn whenever you decide to go out and rent a movie. However, if you haven’t already noticed, popcorn isn't the best food for your body to be digesting all the time. Once in a while it's okay, but when you have it 2-3 times a week, you might want to consider switching to something else. The good news for you (and me) is that there are healthy alternatives to popcorn.

Cauliflower – Cauliflower is a great alternative to popcorn as it is significantly healthie r than popcorn. Additionally, it has a similar feel to popcorn if you break the cauliflower into pieces. You can decide to eat cauliflower raw (the way I like it) or you can cook it and even use some dips or seasonings.

Trail Mix – Go out and look for you own ingredients to make your personal brand of trail mix. Make sure your trail mix is unsalted though. By purchasing your own foods for trail mix, you'll save money in the long run, and you'll be able to decide everything that goes into you trail mix. Ideas – unsalted peanuts, unsweetened chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc.

Cherry tomatoes or grapes – cherry tomatoes or grapes are a very good alternative to your usual buttery delight. These alternatives are healthy, significantly healthier than popcorn, and will probably make you forget that you're not eating popcorn. By the time the movie starts, you probably won't notice or care that you're not having popcorn.

Apple slices with almond butter – This is one of my favorite things to eat, not just as an alternative to popcorn, but just in general. Apple slices with almond butter are a very healthy choice that will satisfy your need to eat something that's crunchy, but also salty and sweet. Hopefully one or more of these things can help you achieve a healthier life. If none of these work you could always try just doing something else with your hands, such as knitting, maybe even fidgeting with a pen or pencil.

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Fish Oil Health Benefits Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (nforis) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:14:00 +0000

A recent study has discovered the reason why fish oil is so beneficial to our human bodies. Researchers have concluded that the omega-3 fatty acids, which the body absorbs from oily fish, protect what is essentially a ‘cap’ on each cell that determines how long that cell will live. When a regular cell in the human body divides, this ‘cap’ splits, and becomes shorter, causing the cell to die sooner. In this study, cells were shown to have lived longer when exposed to the omega-3 fatty acids, as the ‘shortening’ effects on the ‘caps’ diminished. When given a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, the tested rats demonstrated that they live around a third longer than normal.

In addition to this new life-lengthening information, the Omega-3 in fish oil has several other health benefits that you should be aware of:

Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease - Omega-3 is extremely beneficial to your cardiovascular health, and has been proven to lower cholesterol, reduce risk of heart arrhythmias, effectively treat strokes, and avoid cardiac arrests.
Increase Weight Loss - An Australian study demonstrates that the consumption of fish oil improves the efficiency of exercise, and increases weight loss.
Improve Immunity - The Omega-3 fatty acids within fish oil have been shown to positively influence the immune system.
Inflammation Ease – Fish oil has been used in treatments of several conditions, which induce inflammation, including Crohn's Disease and other gastrointestinal disorders.
Depression - Omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to even reduce symptoms associated with depression, including sadness, anxiety, restlessness, mental fatigue and stress. Those who consume fish oil on a regular basis are proven to have a lower incidence of depression.

Doctors recommend that you eat at least two servings of oily fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines per week, so as to receive all of the benefits listed above. If you find that you are not able to introduce fish into your regular diet, fish oil supplements are an option as well.

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Choosing the Safest Water Bottle

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:37:00 +0000

There are different types of water bottles available at various prices, styles, and materials. Recently it has been revealed that a lot of bottles pose threats to one’s health. Listed below are the safest water bottles of every type of material available.

Thin Plastic Bottles–

Those bottles of water you buy at the grocery store are filled with great healthy water, but the bottle itself contains harmful materials. These harmful chemicals found in many plastic water bottles, food containers, and aluminum soda cans is called Bisphenol A (BPA). It has been linked to cancer, sexual dysfunction, and heart disease. These concerns which were recently raised apply most significantly to children, infants, and fetuses. Over 90 percent of the American population has traces of BPA in their urine.

The safest plastic water bottle available is under the brand name “Nalgene”; they also make “Lexan” water bottles. Other safe brands are Tritan, Kor and Camelbak. All bottles without BPA will have a label saying “BPA free” visible on them. Another way to check your plastic bottle to find if it is safe or not is through the recycling symbol branded on the bottom of the bottle. If the symbol is a number 2, 4 or 5, it is safe to drink from repeatedly. The most common type of water bottle will have a number 1 on the bottom which means you should either not buy these bottles at all or you should only drink from them once.

Durable Plastic Bottles–
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These plastic bottles, common for joggers and campers, are one step up from the grocery store bottle. These bottles are made of polycarbonate. A lot of other things are made of polycarbonate as well. Sunglasses, iPods, CD’s, exc. These bottles are the only dangerous polycarbonate material because we drink from it. BPA is also found (in lower amounts) in these durable plastic bottles. It is best not to heat up these bottles as the BPA is released more quickly. Baby bottles are also made out of polycarbonate and are very dangerous. The best brand for a safe durable plastic bottle is Klean Kanteen. This brand uses very little to no BPA in its material.

Aluminum Bottles–

Sigg is the best brand for aluminum bottles. They have over 144 designs to choose from and have claimed to have 0.0% rate of leaching of BPA. This was found to be untrue but they have made upgrades and are the best company available for safe aluminum bottles (the EcoCare line). Sigg offers a lifetime warranty with each of their water bottles.

Stainless Steel Bottles –
Stainless steel bottles are the safest and most highly recommended Klean Kanteen is the best brand, followed by New Wave Enviro, Earthlust, Bilt, thinksport, and Guyot Designs. Stainless steel does not leech, and is extremely durable. Although it is the most expensive option, it is the best and safest one. Stainless steel bottles can be reused for years with no BPA leaching. These water bottles are the greenest choice.

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Medical Aid Needed In Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:03:00 +0000

After the massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake (the worst in Haiti in two centuries) struck Haiti, the country has been in a panic. Many are dead as a result of the damage caused and many more are missing. Many people are attempting to contact loved ones with little success. People are afraid to sleep in buildings in fear of them collapsing. Instead, some people have chosen to sleep among the dead, a very disturbing sight for anyone to witness.

The damage in Haiti is very severe and much aid is required. Many countries have begun sending medical supplies and personnel to Haiti, but due to poor infrastructure, proper distribution of aid is difficult.

The global effort to help Haiti is certainly helping, but everyone needs to chip in. Send blankets, clothes, cash donations, all will help. If every person in America sent $1, there would be $300 million of aid we could send.

Money can be used to purchase medicines and the cost for temporary shelters and medical centers. Without proper treatment, and a safe place to stay, the already high death toll, which has been estimated to be near 50,000 and rising, will continue to climb to devastating heights.

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere; they don't have easy access to all of the medicines we do. If one of them gets the flu they might not be able to go out and get something like Tamiflu. If you start developing severe depression, you can't go out and get anti-depressant medication. We are truly lucky that we live where we do. Just imagine if it had been us.

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It's Good to Have Big Thighs

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:16:00 +0000

A recent discovery by the research team at Oxford found that junk in the trunk is good for the heart and can lengthen your life. Having a large abdomen and stomach makes people more prone to heart disease, but people with small tummies and large bottoms and thighs experience the opposite effect. The exact measurements of the perfect thighs are anything close to, but slightly exceeding 23.6 inches.

Too much fat is a concern. When there is too much fat around the hips and thighs it may cause Cushing’s syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure, or mood swings. A good body type is a pear shape. Pear-shaped people have lower inflammatory cytokine levels. This means that their body responds to infections which may cause diabetes, insulin resistance, or heart disease positively, and works to prevent the infections. An apple shaped body is the worst shape to have, as it raises both the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Fat on the thighs and bottom stores fatty acids. Fat on the legs also keeps people from overwhelming the body when they overeat. Leg-fat produces leptin, which affects metabolism positively. It is also been proven that having not enough fat in your backside and thighs can cause metabolic problems. It is harder to lose or gain weight around that thighs and backside. Hip fat also promotes better blood sugar control (linked to avoiding diabetes) and fat burning.

An ideal person would have fat thighs, and a slim tummy, which is unfortunately very rare and difficult. Normally you get fat thighs and a fat tummy, not one or the other.

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How to Prevent Bad Breath

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Bad breath can be very embarrassing and can happen to anyone. However, not everyone knows how to prevent it. The good news is, there are many, easy ways to help keep you breath fresh.

1. Brush your teeth - Make sure you brush your teeth at least twice, everyday. Make sure to brush your tongue as well. Along with brushing make sure to floss twice a day as pieces of food may get stuck in between your teeth and will cause bad breath. Also, using mouthwash after brushing and flossing is a very popular and effective way of preventing bad breath. This is probably the most common and easy way to prevent bad breath, but you must do it at least twice a day, every day.

2. Go to your checkups - Visiting your dentist on a fairly regular basis (every 6 months or so) is a great way to avoid bad breath. Your dentist may notice something that could be causing your bad breath, not to mention the cleaning you get at the dentist is always a great thing for your breath.

3. Make sure you fix any dental problems - Some dental problems cause bad breath. Things like tooth decay, gum abscesses, and abscessed teeth must be treat. After treatment you may notice your breath has improved significantly.

4. Parsley - Try chewing parsley after eating a meal. Parsley is a known breath freshener and is a great, simple way to help keep your breath fresh after eating.

5. Quit Smoking - Smoking is a very large contributor to bad breath and even yellow teeth. You must quit smoking if you really want to get rid of your bad breath. Also, you may want to quit simply for other health reasons, smoking causes things like cancer.

6. Avoid foods that cause bad breath - Avoid certain foods that you know will cause bad breath, such as onions, alcohol, most foods that are spicy, and sadly coffee. These foods can contribute to your bad breath.

7. Drink water - Drinking water will keep you hydrated and will help prevent your mouth from becoming dry. Also, try breathing through your nose as much as possible as a dry mouth can be the main cause for most people's bad breath.

8. Pop a mint - If you're out somewhere and realize your breath may not be its freshest pop a mint. However, try to make sure you have sugarless mints. Mints that have sugar in them will cause to plaque to build up.

Hopefully some of the tips are useful and help you prevent your bad breath.

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7 Health Benefits of Vitamin C

noreply@blogger.com (nforis) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:48:00 +0000

Vitamin C is one of the most beneficial nutrients that can be found or easily added into your regular diet, as food s like cantaloupe, broccoli, red peppers and oranges are all extremely rich in vitamin C. The average person should consume 70 milligrams of vitamin C per day, which can easily be provided through foods rich in vitamin C, as well as vitamin C supplements.

How Vitamin C Can Help You:

1. Vitamin C is an effective natural treatment to the common cold. Cold symptoms may be lessened due to its effects as an antihistamine.

2. Vitamin C keeps gums healthy. It’s possible that vitamin C is most famous for its prevention of scurvy (blackened and swollen gums), which the European immigrants learned not long after reaching America.

3. Vitamin C helps wounds to heal. Because vitamin C is contributes to collagen production, it is directly linked to the healing process of all scratches, bumps and bruises.

4. Vitamin C has positive effects on allergy and asthma patients. As a natural antihistamine, vitamin C has been observed to combat allergy and asthma symptoms.

5. Vitamin C prevents cataracts. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which will counteract the harmful radicals resulting from sunlight, when in the lens of the eye, preventing cataracts and blindness in old age.

6. Vitamin C prevents skin aging. By increasing vitamin C intake, skin is less likely to become dry and wrinkled, and often has better skin aging appearances.

7. Vitamin C may be a cure to premature aging. A recent study in Canada showed that mice with accelerated aging disease reversed and stopped symptoms once their vitamin C intake was increased. Though no study has been conducted in people with any age disorders, these findings demonstrate that vitamin C is an essential nutrient for people to include in their diet, especially because humans do not produce their own vitamin C, as mice do.

Vitamin C is an extremely beneficial nutrient, and if you experience weakness, lassitude, swollen gums or nosebleeds, it is possible that you have a vitamin C deficiency. That being said, too much vitamin C can be harmful to your body and may cause kidney stones or diarrhea. So eat your oranges, but keep them in moderation.

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Strange Cases in Medicine - Exploding Head Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Exploding head syndrome is a medical condition that causes a person to experience a very loud noise that seems to originate from within the persons own head. The sound is often described as an explosion, roar, crashing waves, loud voices or screams, a ringing noise, or buzzing.

The noise most often occurs during sleep, but can also present itself when a person is awake. Although the sound can be extremely loud, there is no actual pain that follows an attack, and the attacks do not actually seem to cause any damage.

Exploding head syndrome, while not dangerous, is very distressing to the individual. The origin of the condition is not completely known however, some scientists believe that exploding head syndrome may be caused by stress or extreme fatigue. The condition can occur at any time during a person's life, and may only occur once or may occur frequently. However, women seem to suffer from exploding head syndrome more often than men.

Along with causing extremely loud sounds, exploding head syndrome may also cause a brief flash of light. Also, the person experiencing and episode of exploding head syndrome may feel an extreme rush of adrenaline, similar to a state of fear or panic. Although, exploding head syndrome is not directly dangerous, it can cause some individuals to develop other damaging conditions. In some serious cases, the person will become afraid to sleep and will develop insomnia.

Because exploding head syndrome is relatively harmless, and normally goes away on its own, very rarely has there been a need for medication. However, in a few cases clomipramine has been used to relieve the symptoms of the condition.

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Strange Cases in Medicine - Pica

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:57:00 +0000

Pica is an unusual medical disorder that causes the patient to develop an appetite for non-edible substances, such as coal, rock, paper, soap, clay, etc. However, some cases have shown that the patient will only develop an unusual appetite eating things like flour, raw potatoes, starch, salt, etc. Pica gets its name from the Latin word for magpie, a bird that is said to eat almost anything.

I'm almost positive everyone has had an experience in their very early childhood where they tried, or did eat something that wasn't meant to be eaten, but at such a young age it is merely due to the fact that we haven't developed enough to recognize edible and non-edible objects. For one to have Pica, the desire to eat such objects must last for more than one month, during a time when we should be able to properly recognize the substance we are eating as edible or non-edible. Pica is especially dangerous in children. A child might start eating painted plaster that contains lead, resulting in permanent brain damage.

There hasn't been an enormous amount of research done on the topic of Pica, but some of the research that has been done suggests that pica is caused by a mineral deficiency, but there is also the possibility that Pica may be caused by a mental disorder similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment for Pica can vary. Treatments range from treating mineral deficiencies to therapy and medication. Generally medication is the last resort after every other treatment has been attempted.

It would be quite strange to have an appetite for objects like chalk, rocks, and metal. The picture above is the stomach contents from a psychiatric inmate suffering from Pica.

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10 Cures For Hiccups

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:38:00 +0000

Hiccups can be embarrassing and annoying when they happen in public. Rather than plugging your nose or waiting for it to stop, there are other ways to stop your hiccupping without being noticed.

1. Reflexology – Squeeze the ball between your thumb and forefinger on your left hand. The pain should be a distraction to your nervous system and therefore end your hiccups.

2. Empty your lungs – Expel all the air out of your lungs in one deep exhale. When your lungs feel empty, breathe deeply and steadily until the hiccups disappear (which should be in less than 60 seconds if done correctly).

3. Concentrate – Irritation of your diaphragm, or your brain thinking your diaphragm is irritated, causes hiccups. Your brain tells your diaphragm to move up and down to cure this. Thus, concentrating very hard on your diaphragms movement is said to cure your hiccups.

4. Plug your ears – Try to leave the public area (the classic restroom excuse) and then put your fingers in your ears for half a minute or press on the soft spot behind your ears. These spots are connected to the vagus nerve which is connected to the diaphragm area.

5. Stick out your tongue – Get away from the public eye and stick out your tongue. This stimulates the vocal chords to open and lets you breathe more slowly.

6. Drink! – A reason to order another drink. Take many quick sips from a glass. These metrical contractions of the esophagus help calm the diaphragm.

7. Suck a lemon – The surprise of a sour something can stop your hiccups. Invest in a sour candy to keep with you at all times and protect yourself from the embarrassment of hiccups.

8. Vinegar – Vinegar may be good for food, for cleaning, but hiccups? Swallow a teaspoon of cider vinegar and your hiccups will disappear.

9. Kiss – A long, passionate kiss can rid of your hiccups. Just choose the right partner.

10. Ice cream – The chill of ice cream, swallowed steadily, calms the diaphragm and cures hiccups, and is a nice treat.

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H1N1 Vaccine Side Effects

noreply@blogger.com (candacewhitlock) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:38:00 +0000

In a recent survey it was found that many Americans are still cautious about the side effects associated with the H1N1 vaccine, including rare diseases. There are now more side effects reported, including very dangerous symptoms. Various pregnant mothers who took the swine flu vaccine reported miscarriages. This and other dangerous side effects occurred within hours to days of having the vaccine. Children who receive two H1N1 vaccines have found the 2nd injection causes more serious side effects. The 1st injection has mild side effects for both children and adults. These include redness and soreness where injected, and a runny nose. The 2nd injection side effects were fever, muscle pain, drowsiness and irritability. GlaxoSmithKline recently stated that the 2nd dose of the H1N1 shot is no longer necessary for children. This is still undecided as there is further discussion needed between GlaxoSmithKline and the European health authorities. In Taiwan, middle school students recently received H1H1 shots. 46 students were sent to the hospital because of nausea symptoms. This may be attributed to nervousness. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a common worry. There have been 6 cases which are associated with the swine flu vaccine. Guillain-Barre syndrome is where the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. It may eventually lead to death. The side effects the swine flu vaccine is most commonly reported to give a patient are pain, redness, and swelling where injected. Headaches, fevers, fatigue, and muscle aches are also somewhat common. These symptoms should go away within 2 days of the shot. To decrease the possibility of side effects one should avoid getting the vaccination on an empty stomach. If you are still concerned, stay near the location where you received your shot for 30 minutes after completion to watch for reactions.

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"Don't Worry Be Happy" - 4 Ways to Help You Stay Happy This Winter

noreply@blogger.com (John) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:18:00 +0000

Winter tends to bring darkness, cold weather, and cause many people to become emotional wrecks. Some people suffer from frequent depression, others from seasonal depression, and everyone else just seems to get in a bad mood when there's less light out. However, there are some things everyone can do to make them feel happier.

1. Listen to Some Music – Music has a very wide range of abilities, from getting us pumped up for the big game, or calming us down so we can relax after a hard day of work. When we listen to music, endorphins are released causing that sort of happy feeling we get from sex or food.

2. Laugh – When you're in a rather foul mood laughing can sometimes be hard. However, laughing is one of the best things to cheer you up. Try inviting a group of your friends over to watch a funny movie. The chances you'll laugh increase significantly when you're with others than when you're alone. Laughing not only triggers endorphins, making you happier, but reduces specific stress hormones, and strengthens your immune system.

3. List the Things You're Thankful For – It may seem kind of weird, but occasionally when you're in a bad mood try writing down a few things you're thankful for. This may help put things into perspective for you, and help you really see how lucky you are. However, don't try this too often as it will lose its effectiveness over time. Additionally, it might not work for everyone, but it certainly couldn't hurt to try.

4. Sex –Sex causes endorphins to be released that help reduce pain, but when there is no pain present, the endorphins can cause euphoria. A healthy sex life can significantly improve your overall mood, and actually provide many health benefits, such as a reducing your stress level.

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