Health Tips

Anyone will tell you that nothing is more important than your health, and staying healthy should be your #1 priority. These 25 little tips, tricks, and pieces of advice should help you and those around you to stay healthy. 1. If you feel like eating but are not sure if you’re really hungry, ask yourself if you’d like to have an apple. If the answer is ‘no’, you’re most likely bored rather than hungry. 2. Exercising before going to bed makes your muscles burn more calories during the night. 3. Crying releases excess stress hormones and is scientifically proven to ease  mental  strain. 4. A mid-day nap improves your memory and reduces the chances of developing heart diseases. 5. If you’re feeling anxious and stressed, eat a melon. Melons help relieve anxiety and stress, plus they boost your metabolism. 6. Start learning a new language or how to play an instrument. These actions help slow down the brain’s aging process. 7. While driving, chew mint or ...

A fever is basically a symptom of another condition or illness. A fever can occur when your body is fighting an infection, such as the flu. Whenever the body’s temperature is higher than the normal range, it is called a fever.  Although we commonly hear that 98.6 degrees F, or 37 degrees C, is considered normal, this is not a set number that applies universally to all. Normal body temperature is different for children than adults and also can vary among individuals. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a child has a fever when his or her body temperature is higher than 99.5 degrees F, or 37.5 degrees C. An adult has a fever when his or her body temperature exceeds 99 to 99.5 degrees F, or 37.2 to 37.5 degrees C. Home Remedies for Common Fever: The juice of grapefruit is valuable in all fevers. Helpful in quenching thirst, it also removes the burning sensation produced by the fever. Half a glass of grapefruit juice should be taken with half a glas...

Skincare  is an important factor for people with diabetes. Skin conditions can be more likely amongst diabetics, and reduced sensitivity of nerves and circulation can often make it harder to spot emerging skin problems. The skin on our feet need particular attention as the presence of diabetic neuropathy can sometimes lead to skin issues not being identified until an advanced stage, when they can cause serious problems. Why are diabetics more prone to skin problems? People with diabetes may experience greater loss of fluid from the body due to high blood glucose levels, which can cause dry skin on the legs, elbows, feet and other areas of the body. If dry skin becomes cracked, germs can get into these areas and cause infection, meaning that taking care of the skin is essential.  If not checked regularly, even minor skin care problems can evolve into serious diabetes complications, such as diabetic foot ulcers and even amputation. Keeping the skin, particularly ...

What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea (AP-ne-ah) is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound. Sleep apnea usually is a chronic (ongoing) condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Overview : Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. Doctors usually can't detect the condition during routine office visits. Also, there are no blood tests for the condition. Most people who have sleep apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep. A family member and/or bed...

Vitamin B1 - Thiamine known as anti-beberi, anti neur itic and anti-ageing Vitamin, Thiamine plays an important role in the normal functioning of the nervous system,the regulation of carbohydrates and good digestion. It protects heart muscle, stimulates brain action and helps prevent constipation. It has a mild diuretic effect. Valuable sources of this vitamin are wheat germ, yeast, the outer layer of whole grains, cereals, pulses,nuts, peas, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, milk, egg,banana and apple. The deficiency of thiamine can cause serious impairment of the digestive system and chronic constipation, loss of weight, diabetes, mental depression, nervous exhaustion and weakness of the heart. The recommended daily allowance for this vitamin is about two milligrams for adults and 1.2 mg. for children. The need for this vitamin increases during illness, stress and surgery as well as during pregnancy and lactation. When taken in a large quantity, say up to 50 mg. , it...

Brain Attack {or} A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The loss of blood to the brain means a loss of oxygen and the brains cells become injured and die. A stroke can kill or leave you with a permanent disability. Types of Stroke : Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Hemorrhagic Stroke Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): In a transient ischemic attack (TIA) there is a temporary interruption in the blood flow to a part of the brain.  Most TIAs last only a few minutes.  The warning signs of a TIA are the same as the warning signs of a stroke.  TIAs are sometimes referred to as "warning strokes" as they may be an indication that a full, far more serious stroke is about the happen.What is a stroke?  Ischemic stroke is accountable for 80% of all strokes. During an ischemic stroke the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain is blocked. This usually happens because of blood clots in an a...

Chia seeds impart many health benefits, which include skin care, weight loss, lowering cholesterol levels, protecting the heart health, controlling diabetes, and improving the digestive system. Also, they help in controlling hypertension, preventing osteoporosis and arthritis, treating cancer, and aiding in pregnancy. Chia seeds give a great energy boost to athletes around the world. What are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds come from the flowering plant of chia, which is native to Mexico and Guatemala. The scientific names of the plant are Salvia hispanica and Salvia columbariae, which is also called ‘golden chia’. Both of these belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Chia seeds look similar to sesame seeds.  Chia Seeds Nutrition Facts According to USDA, 100 grams of chia seeds contain no cholesterol, 486 kcal of energy, 16 grams of protein, 30 grams of fat, 43 grams of carbohydrates, and 37 grams of dietary fiber. They also have 630 mg of calcium, 948 mg of phosphorus, 160 ...

                  Indigestion Indigestion or dyspepsia is one of the most common ailments today and is caused by dietetic errors. It is a condition of the stomach in which digestive juices are incorrectly secreted, resulting in discomfort.  The alimentary canal and the process of digestion begin at the mouth. The stomach, which is the most abused organ of the body, looks like a pear-shaped pouch. It forms part of the digestive tract which is a tube coiled in loops nearly 28 feet in length. It varies in size and position depending on how much food it contains. An overloaded stomach tends to prevent the diaphragm from functioning properly. It may also press on the heart. Symptoms Abdominal pain, a feeling of undue fullness after eating, heartburn, loss of  appetite,  nausea or vomiting and excessive wind or gas are the usual symptoms of indigestion. Other symptoms include a bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue,...

A Glucometer is a device that determines the concentration of sugar in the blood. BeatO Smart Glucometer simply plugs into your Smartphone and when you take a reading, it gets automatically saved on your mobile and is instantly shared with family, Doctor and our Certified Diabetes Experts." BeatO’s smartphone-based glucometer  is the first-of-its-kind blood sugar monitoring device. It plugs easily into your smartphone and instantly connects you with an expert. Users benefit from expert sugar level management on the go. Benefits & How To Use. Self-monitoring your blood glucose has never been easier. BeatO Smartphone Glucometer lets you turn your smartphone into a handy blood glucose management tool. It works seamlessly with Android devices and iPhones. Benefits Of BeatO Smartphone Glucometer Turns Your Smartphone into a Glucometer,  Monitor your blood sugar levels and keep track of any fluctuations even when you are on the go with BeatO’s smartphone based ...

Vitamin A Known as anti-opathalmic, Vitamin A is essential for growth and vitality. It builds up resistance to respiratory and other infections and works mainly on the eyes, lungs, stomach and intestines. It prevents eye diseases and plays a vital role in nourishing the skin and hair.It helps to prevent premature ageing and senillity, increases life expectancy and extends youthfulness.   The main natural sources of Vitamin A are fish liver oil, liver, whole milk, curds, pure ghee, butter, cheese, cream and egg yolk, green leafy and certain yellow root vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, turnip, beets, carrot, cabbage and tomato and ripe fruits such as prunes, mangoes,pappaya, apricots, peaches, almonds and other dry fruits. A prolonged deficinecy of vitamin A may result in inflammation of the eyes, poor vision frequent colds, night blindness and increased susceptibility to infections, lack of appetite and vigor, defective teeth and gums and skin disorders.  The rec...

Distilled and concentrated oil made from a variety of herbs. Generally they carry the same properties as the plant they’re taken from, but in a higher and more pure form. We use Young Living Essential Oils for a variety of things. How to use Essential Oils; Add a few drops of essential oil to a carrier oil (such as coconut) and apply topically. They can also be diluted in a spray, diffused for aromatherapy, added to cotton balls and put in the vacuum, rubbed on air vents, added to your humidifier and used dozens of other ways. They can also be taken orally as a dietary supplement as well (but only use 100% pure oils). Here are just a few to try: Eucalyptus: Energizing, promotes alertness, cleanser, helps with muscle pulls and aches Lavender: Calming, relaxing, soothes skin, helps dry skin and beneficial for sleep Geranium: Can have anti-anxiety and soothing effects Cinnamon: Eases stress, aids in alertness, helps support the immune system and circulation ...

Tooth decay is the destruction of your  tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens and adults. Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and over time the enamel can break down. This is when cavities can form. Cavities are more common among children, but changes that occur with aging make cavities an adult problem, too. The recession of the gums away from the teeth, combined with an increased incidence of gum disease, can expose tooth roots to plaque. Tooth roots are covered with cementum, a softer tissue than enamel. They are susceptible to decay and are more sensitive to touch and to hot and cold. It’s common for people over age 50 to have tooth-root decay.   Decay around the edges, or a margin, of fillings is also co...