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Water Works for Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Nothing quells the appetite like water, lots and lots of water. Start out with two quart bottles in the morning and carry one with you to work or wherever you go. If you like, divvy up the 64 ounces of water into eight (8-ounce) bottles or four pint (16-ounce) bottles to carry around with you all day. Freeze half of them the night before and they will last all day, even in a hot car. Keep some unfrozen so they will be ready to drink immediately.

Yes. You will have to make more frequent bathroom trips, but it is worth it. Drink your 64 ounces of water before dinner, if possible, so you're not up half the night going to the bathroom.

Water not only fills you up and lessens your appetite, it prevents those "hungry horrors" we all encounter when our blood sugar drops and we reach for cookies, candy, ice cream, fries or other high-calorie treats. Water also flushes out the system, rids the body of bloat and toxins and rosies up the complexion. Now, start splashing.

Soy Can Help Prevent Cancer

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Recent studies have shown that eating soy products has helped protect Asian women against certain types of cancer. Scientists at the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee conducted a study of 120 Asian women. Results produced more evidence that a long-term diet rich in soy can be linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer - as much as a 50 percent in some cases - according to research presented in Honolulu in December during the 2000 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies.

The soybean is used in foods and beverages, including tofu, miso, soymilk, soy coffee, butter, veggie burgers, crackers, cookies and flour. Low in cholesterol and high in isoflavones, the benefits of the soybean are many. Start adding some to your diet today. Better yet, start your babies on it early and continue as a lifelong commitment to healthy eating.

Left -Right Brain deadlock

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:19:00 +0000

Importance of having Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast!

Healthy living
For those who always skip breakfast, you should stop that habit now! You've heard many times that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Now, recent research confirms that one of the worst practices you can develop may be avoiding breakfast.

Why?

Because the frequency of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke peaks between 6: 00a.m. and noon, with the highest incidence being
between 8: 00a.m. and 10:00a.m.What mechanism within the body could account for this significant jump in sudden death in the early
morning hours?

We may have an Answer.Platelet, tiny elements in the blood that keep us from bleeding to Death if we get a cut, can clump together inside our arteries due to
cholesterol or laque buildup in the artery lining. It is in the morning hours that platelets become the most activated and tend to form these internal blood clots at the greatest frequency.

However, eating even a very light breakfast prevents the morning platelet activation that is associated with heart attacks and strokes. Studies performed at Memorial University in St.Johns, Newfoundland found that eating a light, very low-fat breakfast was critical in modifying the morning platelet activation. Subjects in the study consumed either low-fat or fat-free yogurt, orange juice, fruit, and a source of protein coming from yogurt or fat-free milk. So if you skip breakfast, it's important that you change this practice immediately in light of this research. Develop a simple plan to eat cereal, such as oatmeal or Bran Flakes, along with six ounces of grape juice or orange juice, and perhaps a piece of fruit. This simple plan will keep your platelets from sticking together, keep blood clots away from forming, and perhaps head off a potential Heart Attack or stroke. So never ever skip breakfast

Hope after reading this... You will not skip BREAK FAST

Warm water and the prevention of heart attacks

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:15:00 +0000

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.

You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.

A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life. Read this & Send the link to a friend. It could save a life. So, please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.

"Life is all about using opportunities..Even a stopped clock is correct twice a day"

CHECK UP UR SHAMPOO AND TOOTHPASTE..PLEASE AVOID CANCER

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Just for your info, and please take note of the shampoo you use to wash
your hair every night! Girls will definitely use more! Check the
ingredients listed on your shampoo bottle, and see if they have this
substance by the name of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or simply SLS. This
substance is found in most shampoos, and the manufactures use it because
it produces a lot of foam and it is cheap. But the fact is that SLS is used
to scrub garage floors, and it is very strong. lt is also proven that it
can cause cancer in the long run, and this is no joke. I went home and
checked my shampoo (Vidal Sassoon), it doesn't contain it: however,others such
as Vo5, Palmolive, Paul Mitchell,the new Hemp shampoo, Pantene Pro-V etc..
contains this substance.

So I called one company, and I told them their product contains a
substance that will cause people to have cancer. They said "Yeah, we knew about it but there is nothing we can do about it because we need that substance to
produce foam. By the way Colgate toothpaste also contains the same
substance to produce the "bubbles". They said they are going to send me
some information. Research has shown that in the 1980s, the chance of
getting cancer is 1 out of 8000 and now, in the 1990s, the chances of
getting cancer is 1 out of 3, which is very serious. So I hope that you
will take this seriously and pass this on to all the people you know,
and hopefully, we can stop "giving" ourselves the cancer virus.

"CLINIC PLUS" ,”GARNIER” Shampoos also contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate(SLS)
substancein it. Plzzzzz.... Try to avoid that.

Amazing Facts of Human Body

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:56:00 +0000

The average human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells.

Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles (274 km) per hour.

The thyroid cartilage is more commonly known as the adams apple.

The only jointless bone in your body is the hyoid bone in your throat

It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Your stomach needs to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it would digest itself.

It takes the interaction of 72 different muscles to produce human speech.

The average life of a taste bud is 10 days.

The average cough comes out of your mouth at 60 miles (96.5 km) per hour.

Relative to size, the strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.

When you sneeze, all your bodily functions stop even your heart.

Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.

Children grow faster in the springtime.

It takes the stomach an hour to break down cow milk.

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people do.

There are 10 human body parts that are only 3 letters long (eye hip arm leg ear toe jaw rib lip gum).

If you go blind in one eye you only lose about one fifth of your vision but all your sense of depth.

The average human head weighs about 8 pounds.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.

An average human scalp has 100,000 hairs.

The length of the finger dictates how fast the fingernail grows. Therefore, the nail on your middle finger grows the fastest, and on average, your toenails grow twice as slow as your fingernails.

The average human blinks their eyes 6,205,000 times each year.

The entire length of all the eyelashes shed by a human in their life is over 98 feet (30 m).

Your skull is made up of 29 different bones.

Your ears and nose continue to grow throughout your entire life.

After you die, your body starts to dry out creating the illusion that your hair and nails are still growing after death.

Hair is made from the same substance as fingernails.

The average surface of the human intestine is 656 square feet (200 m).

A healthy adult can draw in about 200 to 300 cubic inches (3.3 to 4.9 liters) of air at a single breath, but at rest only about 5% of this volume is used.

The surface of the human skin is 6.5 square feet (2m).

15 million blood cells are destroyed in the human body every second.

The pancreas produces Insulin.

The most sensitive cluster of nerves is at the base of the spine.

The human body is comprised of 80% water.

The average human will shed 40 pounds of skin in a lifetime.

Every year about 98% of the atoms in your body are replaced.

The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet (9 m).

You were born with 300 bones. When you get to be an adult, you have 206.

Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.

Every human spent about half an hour as a single cell.

There are 45 miles (72 km) of nerves in the skin of a human being.

The average human heart will beat 3,000 million times in its lifetime and pump 48 million gallons of blood.

Each square inch (2.5 cm) of human skin consists of 20 feet (6 m) of blood vessels.

During a 24-hour period, the average human will breathe 23,040 times.

Human blood travels 60,000 miles (96,540 km) per day on its journey through the body.

7 ACTIONS to be avoided

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:26:00 +0000

* Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).

* Don't eat fruits immediately after meals - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.

* Don't drink tea immediately after meals - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.

* Don't loosen your belt immediately after meals - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.

* Don't bathe immediately after meals - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.

* Don't walk about immediately after meals - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.

* Don't sleep immediately after meals - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.

FINALLY DONT JUST KEEP THIS EMAIL...
PLEASE FORWARD IT TO YOUR FRIENDS. LET THEM BE AWARE

Heart -Frequently Asked Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:23:00 +0000

Q: What are the five thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?
A: 1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a long time
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight
5. Control blood pressure and sugar

Q: Is eating non-veg food (fish) good for the heart?
A: No

Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it in perspective?
A: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups.

Q: Are heart diseases hereditary?
A: Yes

Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?
A: Change your attitude towards life. Do not look for perfection in everything in life.

Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive exercise required to keep a healthy heart?
A: Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints

Q: You have done so much for the poor and needy. What has inspired you to do so?
A: Mother Theresa, who was my patient.

Q: Can people with low blood pressure suffer heart diseases?
A: Extremely rare

Q: Does cholesterol accumulates right from an early age (I'm currently only 22) or do you have to worry about it only after you are above 30 years of age?
A: Cholesterol accumulates from childhood.

Q: How do irregular eating habits affect the heart?
A: You tend to eat junk food when the habits are irregular and your body's enzyme release for digestion gets confused.

Q: How can I control cholesterol content without using medicines?
A: Control diet, walk and eat walnut.

Q: Can yoga prevent heart ailments?
A: Yoga helps.

Q: Which is the best and worst food for the heart?
A: Best food is fruits worst are oil.

Q: Which oil is better - gingili, groundnut, sunflower, saffola, olive?
A: All oils are bad; the so-called best oil company has the largest marketing budget.

Q: What is the routine check up one should go through? Is there any specific test?
A: Routine blood test to ensure sugar, cholesterol is ok. Check BP, Treadmill test after an echo.

Q: How different was it in treating Noor Fatima, the little kid from Pakistan ?
A: It was extremely difficult, Because of the media attention. As far as the medical treatment is concerned, she is like any other child with a complex heart problem.

Q: What are the first aid steps to be taken on a heart attack?
A: Help the person into a sleeping position, put an aspirin tablet under the tongue with a sorbitrate tablet if available, and rush him to a coronary care unit since the maximum casualty takes place within the first hr.

Q: How do you differentiate between pain caused by a heart attack & that caused due to gastric trouble?
A: Extremely difficult without ECG.

Q: What is the main cause of a steep increase in heart problems amongst youngsters? I see people of about 30-40 yrs. of age having heart attacks and serious heart problems.
A: Increased awareness has increased incidents. Also, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, junk food, lack of exercise in a country where people are genetically three times more vulnerable for heart attacks than Europeans and Americans.

Q: Is it possible for a person to have BP outside the normal range of 120 / 80 and yet be perfectly healthy?
A: Yes.

Q: Marriages within close relatives can lead to heart problems for the child, is it true?
A: Yes, co-sanguinity leads to congenital abnormalities & you may not have a software engr. as a child

Q: Many of us have an irregular daily routine and many a times we have to stay late nights in office. Does this affect our heart? What precautions would you recommend?
A: When you are young, nature protects you against all these irregularities. However, as you grow older, respect the biological clock.

Q: Will taking anti-hypertensive drugs cause some other complications (short / long term)?
A: Yes, most drugs have some side effects. However, modern anti-hypertensive drugs are extremely safe.

Q: Will consuming more coffee/tea lead to heart attacks?
A: No.

Q: Are asthma patients more prone to heart disease?
A: No.

Q: How would you define junk food?
A: Fried food like Kentucky , McDonalds, samosas, and even masala dosas.

Q: You mentioned that Indians are three times more vulnerable. What is the reason for this, as Europeans and Americans also eat a lot of junk food?
A: Every race is vulnerable to some disease and unfortunately; Indians are vulnerable for the most expensive disease.

Q: Does consuming bananas help reduce hypertension?
A: No.

Q: Can a person help himself during a heart attack (Because we see a lot of forwarded emails on this)?
A: Yes. Lie down comfortably and put an aspirin tablet of any description under the tongue and ask someone to take you to the nearest coronary care unit without any delay and do not wait for the ambulance since most of the time, the ambulance does not turn up.

Q: Do, in any way, low white blood cells and low haemoglobin count lead to heart problems?
A: No. But it is ideal to have normal haemoglobin level to increase your exercise capacity.

Q: Sometimes, due to the hectic schedule we are not able to exercise. So, does walking while doing daily chores at home or climbing the stairs in the house, work as a substitute for exercise?
A: Certainly. Avoid sitting continuously for more than half an hour and even the act of getting out of the chair and going to another chair and sitting helps a lot.

Q: Is there a relation between heart problems and blood sugar?
A: Yes. Strong relationships since diabetics are more vulnerable to heart attacks than non-diabetics.

Q: What are the things one needs to take care of after a heart operation?
A: Diet, exercise, drugs on time. Control cholesterol, BP, weight.

Q: Are people wkg. on night shifts more vulnerable to heart disease when compared to day shift workers?
A: No.

Q: What are the modern anti-hypertensive drugs?
A: There are hundreds of drugs and your doctor will chose the right combination for your problem, but my suggestion is to avoid the drugs & go for natural ways of controlling BP by walk, diet to reduce weight and changing attitudes towards lifestyles.

Q: Does dispirin or similar headache pills increase the risk of heart attacks?
A: No.

Q: Why is the rate of heart attacks more in men than in women?
A: Nature protects women till the age of 45.

Q: How can one keep the heart in a good condition?
A: Eat a healthy diet, avoid junk food, exercise everyday, do not smoke and, go for a health check up if you are past the age of 30 for at least once in 2 years. And work very hard and enjoy your Life...

Heart -Frequently Asked Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:23:00 +0000

KNOW ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF HAVING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Fruit	Benefit	Benefit	Benefit	Benefit	Benefit
Apples	Protects your heart	prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer's	Slows aging process
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
Beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
Blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
Broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer

Which blood group you can received

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:14:00 +0000

YOU CAN RECEIVE
IF YOUR TYPE IS	O-	O+	B-	B+	A-	A+	AB-	AB+
AB+	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
AB-	YES		YES		YES	YES
A+	YES	YES			YES	YES
A-	YES				YES
B+	YES	YES	YES	YES
B-	YES		YES
O+	YES	YES
O-	YES

Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:13:00 +0000

Does Your Blood Type Reveal Your Personality?

According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?

TYPE O

You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.

TYPE A

You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.

TYPE B

You're a rugged individualist, who's straightforward and likes to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.

TYPE AB

Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.

How many people have percentage of blood type

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Blood type and Rh	How many people have it?
O+	40%
O-	7%
A+	34%
A-	6%
B+	8%
B-	1%
AB+	3%
AB-	1%

Healthy Juices

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation.

Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.

Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .

Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.

Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.

Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.

Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.

Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and bad breath.

Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.

Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.

Self Massage -Acupressure Points

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:09:00 +0000

Self Massage -Acupressure Points

Legs points - Acupressure Points

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Legs points - Acupressure Points

Keep Walking.....

Just to check this out......
The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot, if you massage these points you will find relief from aches and pains as you can see the heart is on the left foot.

Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to.

It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here.

This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies or textbooks.

God created our body so well that he thought of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times.

So, keep walking...

Hand Point -Acupressure points

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:04:00 +0000

Hand Point -Acupressure points

Have a Healthy Heart Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:13:00 +0000

Have a Healthy Heart Diet

Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice to help us lower the risk of heart disease actively encourages us to create meals with delicious, fresh ingredients like salmon, avocado, olive oil, oats, wholegrains and an array of fruit and vegetables.

Fortunately there are plenty of things you can do to help keep your heart healthy. And more often than not, looking at your diet and losing weight if necessary are the simplest changes you can make to help heart health.

What are the risk factors of heart disease?

The four major risk factors for heart disease are smoking, having high cholesterol, having high blood pressure and being physically inactive.

However, being overweight, diabetes, drinking too much alcohol, and having too much salt in our diet also increases the risk. A family history of heart disease is also a risk factor.

Bear in mind, our risk of heart disease depends on how many risk factors we have and how strong each individual risk factor is. Giving up smoking and taking more aerobic exercise are important first steps.

Many of the other risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, being overweight and having too much alcohol and salt can all be improved by eating a healthier diet.

What's the importance of lowering cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty material thats made mainly in the liver. it's an essential part of every cell and is the building block of many important steroid hormones. However, too much in the blood increases the risk of heart disease.

Cholesterol uses the bodys circulation as its transport system and travels around on vehicles made up of proteins. These combinations of cholesterol and protein are called lipoproteins and there are two main types low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL).

Bad Cholesterol

LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to the cells, where certain amounts are needed. However, any remaining cholesterol can be chemically changed (a process called oxidation) and taken up by the cells in the artery walls where it starts to build up it's this process that causes narrowing of the arteries or atherosclerosis. Consequently, high levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of heart disease thats why it's sometimes called bad cholesterol.

Good Cholesterol

In contrast, HDL carries excess cholesterol away from the arteries to the liver, where the body gets rid of it. As a result, high levels of HDL cholesterol are thought to protect against heart disease and so, are sometimes called good cholesterol.

How do I find out my cholesterol levels?

Your blood cholesterol levels can be measured by a simple blood test. Your doctor will look at figures for your overall or total cholesterol level, plus figures for your LDL and HDL cholesterol. All these values are measured in units called millimols per litre of blood, usually shortened to mmol/l. Healthy levels are as follows:

* Total cholesterol less than 5 mmol/l
* LDL cholesterol less than 3 mmol/l
* HDL cholesterol more than 1 mmol/l

How do I go about lowering cholesterol?

Your doctor may prescribe medication. However, it's also important to look at your diet.

According to the British Heart Foundation eating a heart healthy diet can help to lower your cholesterol levels by between 5% and 10%. In most cases, the aim is to reduce your total cholesterol, particularly by lowering levels of LDL or bad cholesterol. But it's also important to raise levels of HDL or good cholesterol.

In particular, losing weight is one of the most important things you can do to lower your cholesterol if you are overweight or obese. Better still, losing those excess pounds will also help to reduce other risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Overall, you should cut down on the total amount of fat you eat. For a healthy heart diet Weight Loss Resources recommends that no more than 30 percent of your daily calories come from fat.

This means if you have a daily calorie intake of 1,500 calories, you should have no more than 50g of fat; if your daily calorie allowance is 2,000 calories, you should have no more than 66g of fat a day. Fortunately, WLR does the maths for you all you need to do is look at your Nutrition Profile in Food Diary to find out the maximum amount of fat you should have each day.

Its important for heart health to make sure you're eating the right types of fat, too. There are three main types of fat in food saturates, monounsaturates and polyunsaturates. Most foods contain a mixture of these, but they are generally classified according to the type of fat found in the largest amount.

Saturates
Foods high in saturates include fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, butter, lard, cream, cheese and many processed and takeaway foods. These types of fats increase LDL or bad cholesterol so it's important to eat fewer of them.

Polyunsaturates
Good sources of polyunsaturates include pure vegetable oils and spreads such as sunflower, corn and soya oils and margarines and some vegetables. These types of fat help to lower LDL or bad cholesterol. But they also lower HDL or good cholesterol.

Monounsaturates
Good sources of monounsaturates include olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocados, nuts and seeds. These types of fats lower LDL or bad cholesterol but they help to maintain levels of HDL or good cholesterol.

Ultimately, as well as eating fewer fatty foods in your diet, it's important to swap foods high in saturates for foods rich in unsaturates. It might sound complicated but in practice it's simple for example, if you really must fry, use a small amount of olive oil rather than butter!

What about foods that contain cholesterol?

A few foods such as liver, kidney, prawns and eggs do contain more dietary cholesterol than many other foods. However, thanks to research, we now know the cholesterol in food has little effect on our blood cholesterol levels it's saturated fat that has the biggest impact. Consequently, theres no need to limit the amount of these foods you eat, unless your GP or a dietitian has specifically advised you to do this.

Do I need to worry about trans fats?

Trans fats have increasingly been in the news in the past few years. They tend to be found in foods that contain hydrogenated fats or hydrogenated vegetable oils and are thought to be as harmful to heart health as saturates. This means it's a good idea to eat fewer foods that contain them.

Ironically, it's the processing of pure vegetable oils a good source of heart-friendly unsaturates that creates harmful trans fats! During manufacturing, these liquid oils have hydrogen bubbled through them in a process called hydrogenation to improve their texture, flavour and shelf life. The resulting product is a more solid fat called hydrogenated fat or hydrogenated vegetable oil, which goes on to be used as an ingredient in many processed foods.

Currently, there are no legal requirements for food manufacturers to label trans fats on their products and few choose to do so. This means for now, you need to scour ingredients lists for hydrogenated fats or hydrogenated vegetable oils. If a product contains either, it will almost certainly contain trans fats, too and the higher up the list the ingredient appears, the more trans fats the product will contain.

The good news is, eating fewer foods that contain trans fats not only helps to keep your heart healthy, but also helps shift those pounds. The reason: trans fats tend to be found in cakes, biscuits, margarines, takeaways, pastry, pies and fried foods all foods that are also loaded with calories!

Are omega 3 fats really good for you?

Despite recent reports to the contrary, most health experts still believe omega 3 fats have an important part to play in a healthy heart diet.

* Omega 3 fats are a particular type of polyunsaturated fat that reduce the stickiness of blood, making it less likely to clot.

* Omega 3s also help to keep the heart beating regularly and protect the small arteries, which carry blood to the heart, from damage.

* Omega 3 fats help to lower levels of another type of fat found in the blood called triglycerides, high levels of which are linked with heart disease.

Our bodies can make omega 3 fats from foods like rapeseed oil, walnut oil and soya. However, oily fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, fresh tuna, pilchards, kippers and herring are also packed with omega 3 fats. In fact, omega 3 fats are thought to be so important for our health that the Food Standards Agency recommends we should all eat at least one serving of oily fish each week.

What are triglycerides?

Triglycerides are another type of blood fat or blood lipid. Like high cholesterol, raised triglyceride levels in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Being overweight or obese, having a high fat diet, drinking too much alcohol and not taking enough exercise can all contribute to high triglyceride levels. Usually, blood tests to measure cholesterol also measure triglyceride levels. Anything above 2mmol/l is considered high.

The good news is, a healthy heart diet that helps to reduce cholesterol will also help to reduce triglycerides and should help you to lose weight at the same time.

How important is fibre?

Most fibre-rich foods are low in fat, which makes them a great choice for a healthy heart. But theyre also packed with vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring plant chemicals called phytochemicals.

When it comes to heart disease prevention and other conditions such as cancer it appears to be this whole package of fibre and nutrients thats important. Indeed, theres good evidence that eating a high fibre diet with more wholegrain foods such as wholemeal bread, brown rice and wholegrain breakfast cereals can help to prevent heart disease one large study found that women who ate around three servings of wholegrain foods a day were 30 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease.

Furthermore, a particular type of fibre called soluble fibre may also help to lower blood cholesterol levels.

This type of fibre is found in some fruits, vegetables, oats, barley and pulses such as beans, lentils and peas all low-fat foods that are also a great choice if youre also trying to lose weight.

In particular, soluble fibre is thought to bind with cholesterol and prevent it from being reabsorbed into the bloodstream. This lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease.

Soluble fibre also forms a gel in the intestine, which is thought to slow down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. This helps to keep blood sugar levels steady, preventing carb cravings that leave many of us reaching for sugary snacks that are also often combined with fat were talking biscuits, chocolate, toast and jam, muffins, doughnuts!

How do fruit and vegetables help?

Most fruit and vegetables are low in fat and high in fibre both of which are important for a healthy heart diet. But fruit and veg are also packed with antioxidants, which help to protect against heart disease.

Antioxidant vitamins such as beta-carotene and vitamins C and E work their magic by mopping up harmful free radicals, which can cause oxidation of LDL cholesterol a problem that potentially speed up the process of the narrowing of arteries.

In addition, many fruit and vegetables are also good sources of naturally occurring plant chemicals such as flavonoids, which act as powerful antioxidants. No doubt you've heard it before, but health experts recommend eating five servings of different fruit and veg every day and the more colours you go for, the greater the variety of nutrients youll get!

Is soya good for heart health?

Eating more soya a good source of both soluble fibre and isoflavones (from the flavonoid family) may help to protect against heart disease.

Studies show that including 25g of soya protein each day as part of a diet low in saturates can help lower both total cholesterol and LDL or bad cholesterol. You can get this amount of soya protein by drinking around three glasses of soya milk a day, but make sure you choose unsweetened varieties. There are also many soya desserts, yogurt alternatives and creams available but always check the nutrition information first as they may be higher in calories than youd expect.

Do products like Flora ProActiv and Benecol that claim to lower cholesterol really work?

Theres evidence that products containing plant sterols and stanols reduce the absorption of cholesterol from the gut and so lower blood cholesterol levels as a result. However, it's worth bearing in mind that these products are often expensive.

Theyre also not a substitute for a healthy diet - even if you choose to have margarines, milks, yogurts or drinks that are enriched with plant sterols, you still need to eat a healthy diet to reduce your risk of heart disease. And if youre trying to lose weight, it's also worth checking out the calories before filling your shopping trolley with them.

What's the problem with salt?

High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease so it's important to keep it under control. In fact, research shows that people with high blood pressure are three times more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke than people with normal blood pressure.

As well as losing weight, one of the most important things you can do is eat fewer salty foods and avoid adding salt to dishes when cooking or eating them. This is because salt contains sodium and it's high intakes of this that raise blood pressure.

Most people in the UK eat too much salt. As a guideline, the Food Standards Agency recommends we should each have less than 6g of salt a day.

To meet this target most of us need to cut down on salty foods, which include ketchup, pickles, crisps, ready meals, takeaways, processed meats such as ham, bacon and burgers, pastry products, pizza, canned soups, ready-made cooking sauces and canned fish in brine. The good news is, these are often low in essential nutrients but high in calories and so wont help you shift those pounds. Foods like bread, breakfast cereals and cheese can also be packed with salt although they usually contain good amounts of vitamins and minerals, too.

Unfortunately, not all foods are labelled with values for salt and so you need to do the maths. As a guideline, simply multiply the value for sodium by 2.5.

Is alcohol good or bad for a healthy heart?

According to the British Heart Foundation, drinking no more than one or two units of alcohol a day is thought to help protect against heart disease but only in men over the age of 40 and postmenopausal women! Meanwhile, alcohol also helps to raise HDL or good cholesterol and may reduce the stickiness of the blood.

However, people who persistently exceed sensible drinking limits thats a maximum of three units a day for women and four units a day for men are more likely to suffer from risk factors associated with heart disease such as high blood pressure. Binge drinking can also cause abnormal heart rhythms and regular heavy drinking may lead to an enlargement of the heart.

While some research has suggested red wine is the most beneficial alcoholic tipple for heart health, this is still not conclusive. Indeed, it's now thought that small amounts of any alcohol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.

However, it's worth bearing in mind that most experts agree that eating a healthy diet, stopping smoking and being more active are likely to have a far greater benefit to heart health than drinking small amounts of alcohol.

Meanwhile, it's worth remembering that alcohol contains calories but little else in the way of nutrients. Therefore, drinking large amounts wont help your waistline!

Solution of Dandruff, How to cure Dandruff

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:10:00 +0000

Dandruff Symptoms

The scales from the scalp fall : When the hair is combed or brushed, or when the scalp is scratched, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes and settle on the eye brows, shoulders, and clothes. These scales sometimes appear as lumps or crusts on the scalp.

Itching is there and scalp may become red :Often there is itching as well and the scalp may become red from scratching.

Dandruff Causes

Impairment of general health, wrong food intake, constipation

The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods, constipation, and a low vitality due to infectious diseases.

Emotional tension, harsh shampoos, general exhaustion

Other factors contributing to this disorder are emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold, and general exhaustion.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Dandruff treatment using Fenugreek Seeds

The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or acacia concinna.

Dandruff treatment using Lime

The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

Dandruff treatment using Green Gram Powder

A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.

Dandruff treatment using Beet

Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.

Dandruff treatment using Snake Gourd

The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.

Dandruff treatment using Other Remedies

Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with indian gooseberry juice every night, before going to bed. Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool inbetween shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.

Dietaries for Dandruff

All-fruit diet with three meala a day of juicy fruits

Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the patient should resort to an all-fruit diet for about five days and take three meals a day of juicy fruits.

Avoid citrus fruits, bananas, tinned fruits

Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed, or tinned fruits should not be taken.

Well-balanced diet

After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Further short periods of an all-fruit diet for three days or so may be necessary at monthly intervals till the skin's condition improves.

Avoid strong tea/coffee, pickles, refined and processed foods

Meats, sugar, white flour, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods should all be avoided.

Other Dandruff treatments

Keep hair and scalp clean to avoid accumulation of dead cells

The foremost consideration in the treatment of this disorder is to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to minimise the accumulation of dead cells.

Hair should be brushed daily to improve circulation

The hair should be brushed daily to improve the circulation and remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground, and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. The scalp should also be thoroughly massaged everyday, using one's finger tips and working systematically over the head. This should be done just before or after brushing the hair. Like brushing, this stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff, and encourages hair growth. Exposure of the head to the rays of the sun is also a useful measure in the treatment of dandruff.

Warm-water enema

During the first five days of the treatment when the patient takes an all-fruit diet, a warm-water enema should be taken daily to cleanse the bowels. Simultaneously, an attempt should be made to keep the body in good health.

How to Cure Dandruff

Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp.
As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and in fact quite common.
Some people, however, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers,
experience an unusually large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation.

Regular Health Mistakes.... Must Read and Forward to ALL

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:03:00 +0000

All of us make little health mistakes that cause damage to our bodies in the long run - simply because we are unaware we are doing something wrong. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by many of us.

Crossing our legs

Do you cross your legs at your knees when sitting? Although we may believe that this is the lady-like elegant way to sit, sitting this way cuts down circulation to your legs. If you don"t want varicose veins to mar the beauty of your legs and compromise your health, uncross your legs every time you realise you have one knee on top of the other. The best way to sit is to simply place both legs together on the floor, balancing your weight equally. If you feel like changing position, instead of crossing your legs, simply move both legs together to one side. As an alternative, you could also consider crossing your legs loosely at the ankles. This is a classically elegant way to sit, and is far better for your legs and your health than sitting with your legs crossed at your knees.

Not changing our toothbrush

How often do you change your toothbrush? Most of us wait until most of the bristles have either fallen off, or are in such bad shape that we"d be embarrassed to pull out our brush in public. However, since not many of us need to pull out our brush in public, we carry on with our frayed one until we lose it. Replace your toothbrush often. Damaged bristles can harm the enamel, and don"t massage your gums well. If you find brushing your teeth a pain like I do, but know you must do it, you might as well be doing it right. Imagine going through the annoyance of brushing your teeth twice a day only to find out that you"re damaging your enamel every time you clean your teeth. Also, use a brush with soft bristles unless your dentist has advised otherwise.

Eating out often

There are oils that are high in cholesterol, and oils that cause little harm and are better for your heart. However, no matter how light the oil is, it is never a good idea to eat too much of it. Avoid fried foods.Remember that in all probability your favourite Indian food restaurant throws a huge, HUGE chunk of butter in a tiny bowl of dal. Rita, who worked in the kitchen of a 5 star hotel, was shocked when she saw the cook chop a 500gm butter slab in half, and throw half into a Paneer Makhani dish. No wonder the customers left licking their fingers. And no wonder they felt so stuffed and heavy afterward. Limit outdoor eating unless you know that you"re getting served light and healthy food.

Skipping breakfast

Never, ever skip breakfast. Remember, when you wake up in the morning it"s been around 10-12 hours since your last meal. Your body needs food now, more than at any other time. Eat a heavy breakfast. You will then be busy through the day, and the calories will get expended quickly. If you are trying to diet, eat a light dinner. Here are some more common health mistakes we make. Being informed and making a few changes can help make us feel a whole lot better.

High heels

High heels sure look great, but they're murder for your back. This however doesn't mean you should steer clear of stilettos. Wear them, but not when you know you will be walking around a lot. Wear them when going out for lunch or dinner - when the only walking you will be doing is to your car, to the table, and back. Avoid high heels when you are going somewhere on foot. If you are constantly tempted to wear your heels, take a good look at your flats. Is there something about them you dislike? Invest in a new pair of beautiful flats or shoes with a low heel. Buy something you love, that you will enjoy wearing. If possible, get a matching bag. You will then enjoy your flats as much as you do your heels.

Sleeping on a soft bed

You don't have to sleep on the floor be kind to your back, but do make sure you have a firm mattress. Although a mattress on springs is soft and lovely to sink into, it's bad for your back. If you already have an old bed with springs, you don't need to invest in a new one - simply get a thick wooden plank put over the springs, and place the mattress on the plank. Similarly, if your mattress is old and lumpy, throw it out and get a new one. Your neck and your back will thank you. The same rule applies to sofas. If you will be spending hours on a sofa, get a firm yet comfortable one. Sofas you completely sink into are not the best idea.

Pillows

No matter how comfortable sleeping with ten cushions is, have pity on your neck and resist. Sleep with one pillow, and make sure it is not too thick. If your pillow gets lumpy, discard it and go for a new one. Get a thin pillow if you sleep on your stomach, and something a little thicker if you sleep on your back, to give your neck adequate support

Not exercising

So all of us know we should exercise more, but many of us don't. This is a health mistake we consciously make! And why is that? Simply because we refuse to admit the damage we are causing to our bodies by not working out. A number of people only start working out once they've experienced a warning signal. Don't wait for a heart attack to strike before you decide to opt for a lifestyle change. Make the change now. You don't need to train for the marathon to be in top shape. Half an hour of brisk walking three to four times a week will make a world of difference to your health. You could then increase this to forty minutes, four times a week - and
you're all set. If you haven't exercised for a week, you're making a mistake

Don't panic aid in a medical emergency

noreply@blogger.com (Alwaysfuntime) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:49:00 +0000

The right aid in a medical emergency can save precious minutes and speed up recovery.

Health emergencies don't give warnings before they strike. While calling in for the ambulance and consulting your doctor are the obvious things to do, every moment before the treatment begins counts. The right aid can lessen the damage and increase chances of a speedy recovery. Here are the most common health emergencies and how you can deal with them.

Heart attack

Warning signs

* Most heart attacks are characterised by pain at the centre of the chest. The pain can be increasingly excruciating.

* There can also be pain in the neck, shoulders, back and surrounding area.

* Perspiration.

* Sudden weakness.

* Shortness of breath.

* Dryness of mouth due to fall in blood pressure.

First Aid

* Do not allow the person to stand up or walk.

* Loosen the clothing and get them to lie down. Reassure the patient as you call medical help. Reassurance goes a long way.

* don't ignore the symptoms thinking they will go away.

* Even if the pain is mild, do not to run, climb stairs or indulge in any such strenuous activity as it will cause further damage.

* If the person has suffered heart attack before, he/she is likely to have medication (nitrates) handy. These are to be administered by keeping them under the tongue. Nitrates cause dilation of arteries and help relieve pain.

* Do not feed the person anything except the medication.

High Blood Pressure

Warning signs

* Severe headache

* Giddiness

* Restlessness

* Sweating

* Stiffening of body

* Sudden weakness

* Nose bleeds

First Aid

* Take deep breaths and practice meditation.

* Generally, high blood pressure is triggered from a stressful situation. Move away from it as soon as possible.

* Nose bleeds are the body's way of relieving in-built pressure. Put ice cold water in the nose and on the personn's head to stop it.

* Give the victim fruit juices (with no salt). These are high in potassium which will help bring the pressure down, albeit to a small extent.

Low Blood Pressure

Warning signs

* Sudden weakness

* Giddiness

* Blurred vision

* Unconsciousness

* Feeling faint

* Dryness of mouth and tongue.

First Aid

* Make the person lie down. Unconsciousness is the bodyâ€™s way of combating the situation. When you lie on the ground, the gravity acting on your body is comparatively less.

* Do not make the person get up suddenly; the BP will plummet further.

* Give the patient plain electrolyte solution or a nimbu-pani with salt.

Asthma

Warning signs

* Rapid breathing

* Difficulty in exhaling

* Audible sound from the lungs when breathing

* Difficulty in talking

* A sweaty face

First Aid

* Ensure the person is immediately removed from the trigger. It can be pollens, perfume, dust etc.

* Calm the person and make him/her sit comfortably.

* Make them inhale steam. This moistens the wind pipe and provides relief. Do not add any menthol or balm to the waterl; it will worsen the condition.

* If an inhaler is handy, assist him/her to use the same.

Hypoglycaemia (Low sugar)

Warning signs

* Weakness

* Feeling overly exhausted

* Feeling irritable and angry

* Sweating and palpitation (especially in case of diabetics. In non-diabetics, the symptoms often construed as mere mood swings).

First Aid

* Eat raw sugar, rasgullas, chocolates, or even glucose biscuits.

* Refrain from alcohol and soft drinks until you get your glucose level tested as these dehydrate the body and might worsen the condition.

* Follow a diet rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Fits

There are as many as 10 different types of fits known. The classic fits, as understood, have the following signs:

* Body spasms

* Jerking limbs

* Rolling up of eyes

* Bladder and bowel incontinence

First Aid

* It is important to protect the person from injury. Make him/her lie down on the flat surface, away from sharp objects.

* Loosen the clothing.

* Do not try to restrain the person thinking the fits will stop. The spasms will stop eventually.

* Do not feed them anything , not even water until the fits have completely subsided. The food/drink might slip into the windpipe and cause him/her to choke.

* After the fits subside, feed the person glucose syrup or any high-energy liquid, as fits drain out energy.