Cut your risk of having an Heart attack

Heart disease is a perennial number one in the list of top killer diseases. The beauty of heart disease is that it can be prevented or, in some instances, slowed or reversed. Some factors that heighten your risk for heart disease - age, gender and family history - are out of your control, but others are within your power to change. Taking the following four steps can significantly cut your risk of having a heart attack and lower your overall risk for coronary artery disease:

• Don't smoke = Smoking accounts for 20 percent of all deaths from CAD, while exposure to secondhand smoke results in an estimated 38,000 to 40,000 cardiovascular deaths a year.
• Eat healthy diet and choose fats wisely = This can help keep blood fats -such as triglycerides and various forms of cholesterol- in balance. Considerable evidence favors including a daily source of omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, flax seeds, walnuts and canola oil) to reduce your risk of heart disease. Soy protein and nuts may help too.
• Exercise regularly = It will help you lose weight, control blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Another largely unrecognized benefit of exercise is reduction of a blood clotting factor called fibrinogen. Excessive levels of fibrinogen have identified as a cardiac risk factor.
• Control your blood pressure = Manage your blood pressure though diet, lowered salt intake, exercise and stress reduction programs and drugs if necessary. High blood pressure may be the biggest preventable killer in the world. Yet only a small portion of the millions of the people diagnosed with hypertension have the problem under control.

If you've already had a heart attack or have other key signs of heart disease, experts believe you can cut your risk of future heart attacks by coupling the four main strategies already discussed with one or more other measures, such as:

• Aspirin
• Cholesterol lowering wonder drugs called statins, which have few side effects and some surprissng benefits, such as stroke reduction and, possibly, osteoporossis prevention.
• Folic acid, B6, and B12 supplements, which help depress levels of an amino acid called homo cysteine. Research connects high levels of homo cysteine with a three fold risk with heart attack in men and suggests even modestly elevated levels may promote atherosclerosis ( the process by which an accumulation of fatty plaques eventually narrow an artery) in men and women.
• Other medictions, such as beta blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme.
  

7 Better Body Tips

Everybody wants to have a better body or a physically fit body cause having a better body can really affects our health and the way we live. Here are some better body quick tip, to get you started and get more for less.

Better body quick tip # 1. - Physical activity need not to be fancy. It can be as simple as gardening, walking the dog, doing housework, or strolling around the mall. Join a local fitness canter where you can develop a regular exercise routine, and enjoy meeting new people as well.

Better body quick tip # 2. - Exercise works on our cardiovascular strength, muscle endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, and body composition. You'll need a combination of exercises to work on all these components, not just one.

Better body quick tip # 3. - If just starting an exercise program, do your workouts late afternoon or early evening, when muscles and joints are most flexible. You'll cut the risk of injury and of possible heart problems. Once you've gained strength and fitness, pick any convenient time.

Better body quick tip # 4. - It is safe to work out when you have a cold? Yes! light exercise is OK if symptoms are limited to above your neck.

Better body quick tip # 5. - See a doctor first before you start running. Running may be risky to those with heart problems and hypertension. Also, it's not recommended to people prone to sprains.

Better body quick tip # 6. - If you have a pain in the ball of your foot, choose a shoe with stiff, thick sole. If the shoe is too flexible, you'll put pressure on your forefoot every time you take a step.

Better body quick tip # 7. - Want more energy? Take 10 deep breaths every morning, pushing your stomach out as you breathe in. Repeat in the evening. You'll increase lung capacity (and relieve stress).

My toes, My knees, My shouder, My head... PAIN

My toe my knees my shoulder my head, this is one of my favorite nursery rhyme when i was a kid but know that I'm not getting any younger pain in my toes knees shoulder and head appears. here are some list of this common pains what are their causes how it feels and its treatment and prevention.

My toes (feet) - How it feels? Everyone gets aching feet after a long day, but burning, tingling numbness, or pain under the heel and around the arch that affects only one foot can have a different cause. What could have cause it? Tarsal tunnel syndrome, the foot version of carpal tunnel syndrome, is most common in people with flt feet. Plantar fasciitis or "policeman's foot" an inflammation around the heel bone caused by abnormalities in the way you walk, is also a common.
Treatment and prevention - Arch supports and wider shoes may help tarsal tunnel syndrome. Steroid injections can relieve symptoms in severe cases. Ensure that shoes fit well, avoid standing for long periods, and always warm up properly before exercising.

My knees - How it feels? Stiff and swollen joints make it difficult to bend or straighten the knee. Symptoms are often worse in the morning or a period of inactivity. What could have cause it? Knee joints are often affected by arthritis. Knee bursitis or housemaid knee, can develop when fluid filled bursa sac around your joint become inflamed through an infection or is irritated by too much movement.
Treatment and prevention - Stay active but avoid repetitive movements that aggravate the problem. Fish oil supplements have been shown to help relieve the pain and swelling of arthritis. Glucosamine supplements often help too.

My shoulder - How it feels? An achy pain that you notice after particular activities. You may also find that your movement is restricted. What could have cause it? Any kind of overuse can stress the shoulder joint. Shoulder muscles can become strained or tendons can become inflamed. Frozen shoulder develops when you avoid moving your shoulder because of another pain or injury.
Treatment and prevention - Over the counter pain killers can help reduce inflammation and pain. Keep the shoulder joint flexible by practicing gentle mobilizing exercises. Try slowly rolling each shoulder back in turn. See your doctor if the problem persists.

My head - How it feels? Pain and tightness that extends over your head. What could have cause it? Tension headaches are the result of tight, contracted muscles in the neck, scalp,and jaw. Possible causes: stress, anxiety, missing meals, holding your head in one position for a long time.
Treatment and prevention - Treat symptoms with over the counter painkiller such as ibuprofen. Reduce stress levels. Eat regular meals and drink enough water. Adjust your office chair and car seat so you avoid straining your neck muscle.

What's inside your medicine cabinet?

Make sure you're prepared during for action emergencies. equip yourself with the right medicine and gadgets that spell safety. Follow these simple steps. Spring clean your cabinet. Throw out all expired medicines. Stack the essential listed below. Check every 6 to 12 months for expired and discolored medications. Stock up on medicines that are commonly used. Here are the list of things you should have on your medicine cabinet.

Medicine:

• adult preparation of aspirin, ibuprofen, for pain, fever, and swelling.
• paracetamols syrup or drops for pain and fever in children 12 years and below.
• syrup of ipecac for poison emergencies.
• antihistamines for allergies.
• antacids for hyper acidity.
• lozenges for sore throats.
• anti-diarrhea and electrolyte solutions.
• laxatives (especially for the elderly).
• anti-fungal preparations.
• special medications: epinephrine injector for extremely allergic individual, glucose tablets for diabetics, and osteoarthritis creams for the elderly.

Lotions and creams:

• calamine lotion to releive itching due to insect bites.
• antibiotic cream, lotion, spray, or ointment, for minor cuts and scrapes.
• antibiotic soap, for cleaning minor wounds.
• hydro cortisone cream for minor itches and rashes.
• petroleum jelly, alternative treatment for minor cuts.
• sunscreen.
• antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol.
• diaper cream for babies.

Bandage and other equipment:

• cotton balls or squares, swabs
• safety pins
• scissors
• tongue depressors
• band aids
• sterile gauze
• adhesive tape
• bandages
• chemical ice pack
• wound closure tapes
• tweezers
• rubber bulb syringe (to clear baby's congested nasal passages)
• flashlight
• thermometer (oral, rectal or ear thermometers)

Others:

• lip balm,
• snakebite kit
• back-up supply of a prescription drug (for chronic conditions)
• copy of eyeglass prescription
• a first aid handbook
• emergency phone numbers, Hospitals and others

Its pretty OK if you have whats on this list but its also OK if you just get the things that you really needs and it depends on your family's health needs. Organize your medicine cabinet and place it in a cool and dry place. Most people put their medicine cabinets in the bathroom where it is warm and humid. Humidity hastens drug deterioration and may render medicines impotent.

Exercise 7 sure ways to get started Now!

Image via WikipediaExercise is very important in our lives no matter what our age is. It said that older adults (60 years old and above) with active lifestyles are often as healthy as less active people aged 15 years younger. Indeed, inactivity is just as harmful to your health as smoking. Once you become more active, you'll find that you have more energy. You'll fell less stressed. and sleep better. Plus, you'll have better control of your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. There'll be a spring on your steps and you'll be more self confident. Here are sure ways to gets started asap:

1. Choose activity that you enjoy. You'll be surprised at how quickly time goes by. Before you know it, you might never have tried doing the activity you enjoy. So if you enjoy dancing, enroll in a dance studio close to where you live. If you like walking, then make time for it. Variety is the key to findingyour one true exercise. Try diffrent activities you enjoy until you find the ones that suit you. Along the way, you'll meet new freinds and together established a routine and have a group exercise.
2. Set a goal. Set a simple goal for yourself such as walking three times a week, golf once a week, or using the stairs instead of the elevator. Gradually set new goals as you improve.
3. Find the most convenient time to work out. Exercise at times that suit you, other wise it will feel like a chore. Your aim should be to fit physically to activity into your everyday schedule. For beginners it might be advisable to workout in the late afternoons or in the evenings when your body is more flexible as it has gotten used to activity.
4. Start out slowly. Don't jump into a demanding workout right away. Slow and sure is the technique to staying in a workout plan. As you become more used to the activity, you can increase the intensity of the exercise. Start slowly will help you develop a routine without feeling daunted.
5. Start now! It's never too late to start. Don't get bagged down into thinking that's its too late to start. There are no rules or age limits to working out. The important thing is too start today. Don't keep making excuses about being too busy, too old or too out of shape. Everyone, including people with physical limitations and chronic conditions, can benefit from working out.
6. Find a work out body. Nothing can be more encouraging than having someone to work out with. It maybe your spouse, girlfriend, siblings or best friend. Whoever you choose, the motivation to work out regularly has a better rate of success than exercising by your lonesome.
7. Go to a gym. Still clueless on how to get started? Go to the experts. Try enrolling ata reputable fitness center. Seek the help of a fitness professional who can lead you through the stages of sticking to an exercise plan slowly and safely.
   

I suffer from Allergic Rhinitis

I'm a person who always catch a cold even after a wake up in the morning a started to sneeze, So I decided to visit my doctor and have a check up. The doctor said that I have a allergic rhinitis, it affects my nose when i catch allergens. my nose reacts when i smell pollen, dust, fur, mold and animals fur all are examples of allergen.

There are times that allergic rhinitis are seasonal, It also called hay fever. In this case runny nose happens. Sometimes you'll experience teary eyes, headache, congested nose, hot body temperature and itchiness of nose and eyes. Often our eyes are always affected if we suffer from allergic rhinitis, even though eyes are affected by allergic rhinitis our throat is not affected.

Decongestant and antihistamines are effective drugs for allergic rhinitis. And avoid dust, animal hairs, flowers who might cause allergy. If your allergic rhinitis is getting worst, immediately consult your doctor or a immunologist, allergist because people who suffer from this kind of disorder must undergo immune-therapy or desensitization. In this process a patient will be injected with allergen that the patient is allergic until the patient is immune with it.

Allergic rhinitis can be avoided by keeping a clean environment and a healthy lifestyle.

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Pepper mint (herba buena) a herb for some conditions and disease

Pepper mint or herba buena is not only use for cooking, It is also a kind of herbal medicinal plant that can help curing some conditions and diseases like arthritis , flatulence, headache, rheumatism, toothache, and also a mouthwash. here are some tips on how to use peppermint on this conditions and diseases:

For Arthritis - Boil some leaves of pepper mint, after boiling get some leaves of pepper mint and place it in the affected area of arthritis. Covere with cloth or bandage to firm.

For Flatulence - Slice some leaves of pepper mint into small pieces, boil it in a 1 glass of water for five minutes. Strain and let it cold, and then drink it.

For Headache - Broil or grill a leaves of pepper mint, when the leaves are crunchy enough crushed it into pieces. place it in the head where your headaches cover it with cloth or bandage to firm.

For Rheumatism - dry some leaves of peppermint. Boil four tablespoon of minced leaves of pepper mint, in two cups of water. Strain and let it cold then drink half glass every four hours.

For Mouthwash - Mince some fresh pepper mint leaves, soak two tablespoon of minced pepper mint in hot water for 15 minutes, Let it cold and strain it. Now you can use it as a mouthwash you can gargle it like a mouthwash.

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Herbs for Hypertension

Diabetes check, have you check yourself?

Image via WikipediaDiabetes mellitus, or the sugar and sweets disease. Every time we eat or drink, glucose ( a form of sugar in foods) levels in the blood rise. This in itself, isn't bad since your pancreas, produces hormone called insulin, Insulin enables glucose to enter the body's cells which, in turn use the sugar as an energy source. Without the insulin your elevated blood sugar level (hyperglycemia) will persist and cause serious health complications. Diabetes mellitus has two types, The insulin dependent type (Type 1) is the less common but more severe form. It usually appears in young people under the age of 35 and most commonly between the ages 10 and 16. The insulin producing cells of the pancreas are destroyed, probably as a result of an immune response to a viral infection and insulin production ceases almost completely. Without regular injections of insulin, the sufferer lapses into a comma and dies. The more common non insulin dependent type of diabetes or (Type 2), on the other hand, starts slowly and develops mainly on people over 40 and who are overweight. Nine out of ten diabetics suffer from non insulin dependent type. It is a silent disease and is always discovered accidentally during a routine medical examination or only after complications develop. Insulin is produced but not enough to meet the body's needs. Often the body develop resistance to insulin.

Ask yourself these questions to know if you have sugar problems:

• Do you pee a lot?
• Are you always thirsty and always hungry?
• Are you losing weight?
• Do you have vaginal itchiness?
• Is a member of your family diabetic?
• Are you overweight?
• Do your children have large birth weight?

So this is what happening, when our blood sugar increases it may cause a number of problems including wound infections, blindness, and kidney infections. A person with diabetes also increases his risk for heart disease by two or four times, and have has two to four times more chances of having a stroke. Unfortunately, there is no cure for diabetes, It is thus important to guard against becoming diabetic, because prevention is the key to diabetes.

Here's what to do, have a healthy diet. Lower your intake of saturated fats or fat from animal sources. Eat more fiber. Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease, and can be avoided by eating and living healthy.

Exercise, Do so for for at least 30 minutes, five to seven times a week, If you're on the heavy side, lose weight. Studies have shown that losing five to 10 percent of your weight and eating healthy can swing the probability of you not developing diabetes by as much as 58 percent.

Health benefits of watermelon

Image via WikipediaWatermelon is on of my favorite foods I can eat one whole watermelon in one sitting. Many people believe that there are many health benefits that we can get from watermelon here are some list of health benefits that we can get from eating watermelon.

Good for the heart - Watermelon is low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol that all known to be bad for the heart.

Vitamin B6 ready - Experts say that Vitamin B6 are known to fight heart attack and even cancer.

Vitamin A ready - That helps us to have strong bones and good cell division and helps white blood cell in fighting infections.

Helps immune system - Watermelon contains vitamin C that helps our immune system fights common diseases.

Weight loss fruit - Watermelon can help us on our diet, low in fat, make us feel full, and its refreshing.

Delay aging - Eating watermelons can help us delay aging and make us look young, because of beta-carotene a powerful antioxidants that kills free molecules who destroys our cell that cause aging in our body.

Watermelon ala viagra - Watermelon has amino acid that is called "citrulline". Citrulline helps nitric acid to become nitric oxide, that helps in our blood circulation. Viagra and other sex enhancer drugs also helps it having more nitric oxide, its like a viagra in a fruit.

So start eating watermelon it has lots of benefits that can boost our health.

Frequent urination a sign of a more serious condition

Some of us experience hard to urinate, maybe because of lack of fluid intake in the body or too much perspiration. But how about the person's who are experiencing frequent urination., people who always to go to the bathroom day and night, might be a sign that you need to see your doctor. Don't disregard your frequent urination if you feel your urinating than its used to be better go for a check up because it can be a serious medical condition and in needs proper diagnosis and treatment.

There are many causes of urinating frequently. One of it is the sign or symptoms of diabetes. If you experience frequent urination foe a long time maybe you have to consult your doctor. You must under go a blood test to know your Fast Blood Sugar or FBS. If your level of FBS reach 140mg/dl or higher you are positive with diabetes.

Another cause of urinating frequently is UTI or Urinary tract infection, if there is a infection in the urethra you will experience frequent urination, even though urinating small amount but doing it frequently.

Getting old is another reason of frequent urination because of weakening muscles of our bladder, urethra and pelvic floor may lower the amount of the urine the bladder can store as well as the ability to hold or properly eliminate urine.

Side effect of medication some drugs have side effect of frequent urination. Bladder problems bladder stones or inflammation can cause frequent urination and even cancer. Prostate problems, infected prostate also cause frequent urination. Kidney problems can affect the produce of urine. Radiation treatment, and even a weak heart due to heart failure can also cause as frequent urination.

So frequent urination is a simple problem that can be treated fast, but if you disregard it you may suffer for more serious condition and disease.

Herbs for Hypertension (High blood pressure)

Image via WikipediaMany of people today suffer from high level of blood pressure. ts all because of too much consumption of oil in foods that we eat, lack of exercise is one factors of hypertension. Other people are dont bother of their high blood pressure until they experience the attacks. We must not take for granted hypertension its a silent killer, because it can cause some complications, like stroke, heart attack, renal and eye diseases and even death because of heart attack and stroke.

Here are some cheap herbal plants to use as herbal medicine against hypertension:

Garlic - you can grill, fried or boil it, treat it like a desert after eating. Garlic has a depressing effect that can slow the fast heart beat, to help low your blood pressure. But if you have peptic ulcer avoid doing this.

Some uses fresh crushed garlic and combined it with honey, they drink it 1 tablespoon a day, this combination are not just good for hypertension but also for some disorders.

Sambong leaves - Cut or crushed it into small pieces of 6 tablespoon leaves of sambong. Boil it with 2 glass of water for 15 minutes. Drink the sambong leaves juice that you boiled earlier, drink it 3 times a day.

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How to use Aloe Vera plant in common disorders

Image via WikipediaAloe vera are not only use as ornaments in our gardens, aside from its beautiful to our sight, it is also good herbal medicine to some kinds of disorders. Aloe Vera are effective herb against minor burns, dandruff, Falling hairs, pimples, sprains, sunburn, and some minor wounds. Here are some simple tips how to use aloe vera in some common disorders.

For Minor Burns - Washed some fresh leaves of aloe vera. squeeze it hard to get the juice or extract of aloe vera. Apply the extract of aloe vera in the affected burn area two times everyday. Rinse with not too cold and not too hot water after 15 minutes.

For Dandruff - Squeeze the juice extract and apply the juice extract to hair scalp specially in the most dandruff affected areas do it like your using your favorite shampoo, massage the juice extract in your scalp before you rinse it with water. Do this for four weeks.

For Falling Hair - use the cut piece of aloe vera leaves and its extract and massage it in your hair scalp 15 minutes.

For Pimples - Once again squeeze the extract of aloe vera and apply it to your acne affected area, make sure you washed your face first and make sure it free from dust and oil before you apply the extract. washed it with a not too cold not too hot water after 30 minutes.

For minor Wounds - Apply the juice extract of aloe vera in the wound, allow the extract to penetrate the wound. Dont cover the wound but dont let the fly go near your wounds. Do this 1 to two times a day until the wound is cured.

Walk and Run to Weightloss

Walking and Running are the best basic way to lose weight we lose weight just by doing it. we lose weight even if we don't want to, because of walking or running. Here are some simple tips to elevate your walking and running exercise to a higher level to help more on your journey to lose weight more.

Walking

Walk consciously = Normal walking should be heel first, foot flat, foot off then toe off. Observe how noisy your feet are when you walk, it means that people who thread heavily don't use muscles to pull the weight of the leg. To make walking harder and more beneficial to your body, make sure you minimize the sound or impact of your shoes on the floor as you take your steps. If you dont walk softly, the impact will be borne by your kness.

Walk with the right posture = Hold your head up, keep your back straight, and your tummy tight. You should be able to breath with ease even with a tucked tummy. Also make sure that the length of your stride is comfortable.

Pump up those arms = Make your arms swing in a wider range in motion. Do arm movement variations such as raising your arms up and down or doing forward or backward puching motions. Move more of your hips while walking. Do variations, like walking on an incline or increasing speed or brisk walking. Do bobbing movements usning more of the calf muscles, or do a march by raising your knees higher as you walk.

Quick Tip - Carry some weights. A set of dumbbells or two water bottles about 2 lbs each
would be ideal. Try wearing ankle weights as well. These will make you sweat in a shorter period and help the entire body work out too.

Running

Do the high knee sprint move = Have a go at jogging with knees then sprint. After a while, do he high knee jog again, and then sprint again. Try a variety of strides to find the most comfortable while moving fast. You should be moving smoothly rather than thumping the ground.

Vary places = Find tracks in different terrains or landscapes. Get out in the field. Go to a golf course, but avoid running on concrete road, as this surface, is too stressful in the joints. If you're using a treadmill, increase the incline to make the workout harder. It may also help build up your speed for when you go running outdoors.

Quick Tip - Wear good running shoes. Most shoes will not last for more than half a year. Using them in longer than that may increase your risk of injury.

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: My kind of Relaxation

Image by cafemama via FlickrEverybody wants to smell something nice everyday, no wants to smell bad odor things right? That's why i try aromatherapy in our house specially in my room i used aromatherapy specially when I'm feeling tired, depressed and anxious it helps me in relaxing after all days work and when you get home all you want to do is take a rest in your room. What i do is i used essential oils (later ill give my favorite essential oils)and drops it with distilled water for burning, then use a burner that is deep and bowl like at the top. Once you've lighted the burner and the oils starts to evaporate you can smell the essence of the oils and feel relax. you can consult a aromatherapist, for information's about aromatherapy, buy the necessary essential oils and burners and prepare yourself for a night of total rest and relaxation. Here are some of my favorite essential oils and its benefits.

• Sandalwood = Strengthens and sedates. It also relieves tension and stress, insomnia and anxiety. Primarily used as a fragrance, for its pleasant, woody fragrance.
• Peppermint = Invigorates and comforts. It also clears the mind. Its also used in a wide variety of medicinal applications.
• Lavender = Relaxes and cools. It also aids in relieving you of irritability, anxiety, and stress. Used primarily as a fragrance. Also used medicinally. Tip: A few drops on your pillow will ensure a good night sleep.
• Eucalyptus = Stimulates revives, and refreshes. Historically used as a germicide. Commonly used in cough medicine, among other medicinal uses.
• Lemongrass = Uplifts. It will also give you clarity, concentration, and awareness. Lemongrass is a highly fragrant grass from India. In India, it is used to help treat fevers and infections. The oil is also very useful for insect repellent.
• Ylang-ylang = calms, uplifts, warms, and soothes.

There they are try it for your own relaxation, there are many essential oils that you can choose from and find what essential oils will suit your relaxation pleasure.