HEALTH Q and A

Most of us are fond of eating foods which are salty and also most of us are taking for granted the need for them to monitor their blood pressure. Well then maybe, they should change this attitude before it’s too late.

Salt and High Blood Pressure are acclaimed today as two of the top causes of death globally. They are regarded as silent killers because you think there’s nothing wrong and when in fact with these two health hazards, life and death is just separated by a thin line. If you are one of those who are always taking for granted these two killers, then it is about time you change your lifestyle for you to lessen the tendency of being their victim. Perhaps you can start with your diet. You can lessen or reduce the use of salt in preparing for your foods and you can avoid eating foods which can trigger the rise in blood pressure. Try to eat freshly prepared foods instead of processed food since these are prepared with high content of salt as a preservative agent. It is never too late for anyone of us to take safety precautions against these two silent killers. We just have to take the initiatives to make a difference for our betterment.

Eggs are considered to be the perfect foods that are found in one single cell. Egg has the highest protein content compared to any other food. 12 grams of protein are already found in just two pieces of eggs. More proteins are found in the in the white part of an egg than in the yolk. Nutrients include vitamin A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, and B12, folic acid, minerals such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, choline, and biotin. It contains essential fatty acids like linoleic and linolenic. The cholesterol content of an egg should not be feared. The yolk is rich in lechitin, which assists bile from the gallbladder in controlling cholesterol.

Moreover, aside from being nutritious, the concepts of using eggs are now being applied to the field of cosmetics. Dry skin mask is done by adding few drops of fresh milk to a scrambled raw egg yolk and applying it to the face until it dries. Facelift/oil control mask on the other hand is done by adding three drops of lemon on a beaten egg white acts like a natural facelift treatment.

I have read a bulletin stating that “An egg a day keeps the Doctor away.” At first I was hesitant in believing this statement not until I have learned these facts. Though they are simple and small, eggs are indeed mighty.

Due to the rapid growth of the population, some methods were formulated to try to lessen the speed of the growth of the world’s population. One of these methods is known as vasectomy. It is done for men who think that they are ready to surrender their capability to produce a sibling and that those who are willing to sacrifice their sexual capabilities during love making times.

Vasectomy is a surgical operation that involves the cutting and tying of vas deferens to prevent the sperm cells from passing during sexual intercourse. But as an effect, the sexual capacity of a man decreases and fails to please his partner during love making time. But going contrary to the notion that vasectomy is a permanent family planning method is mmhc-online.com which says that vasectomy can be reversed. The process is known as vasectomy reversal. According to them, this VASECTOMY REVERSAL is a surgical operation which reverses the process of vasectomy. If vasectomy ties the vas deferens, the process involved in the latter is the reopening of the vas deferens for sperm cells to pass again. This is done by those people who have of course already undergone the process of vasectomy. They have different reasons for doing this, but mmhc-online.com will surely deliver what you want.

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Food craving is a phenomenon that according to the author of the book “Thin Tastes Better” Stephen Gullo lasts only for four to twelve minutes. Craving is totally different from hunger. Hunger is usually felt after you’ve allowed your self not to eat for a long time. This is accompanied by stomach rumblings which signal the physiological need to eat. Craving, a contrasted, is a strong urge to eat something even if you are not hungry. If you are one of those who are having problems when it comes to their cravings, here are some simple tips you can try to do to prevent your self from giving in to overeating.

• 1. Remind yourself about the advantages of losing weight.

-This will help you to set your mind to wrestle against strong sensations or emotions which leads to craving and overeating.

• 2. Learn some methods of distractions.

-This could be done in cases of craving occurring while on malls and other establishments of the same nature. You could just walk around the establishment until your craving goes away. You can also try reading a book or chatting with friends. These will take your mind off in thinking about foods.

• 3. Eat well.

-Simply stated, if your stomach is full, then the tendency is that you lessen your cravings. So eat a well-balanced meal before starting your day and the rest of the meal times.

These are just some of the tips you can try to avoid giving up to your cravings. As what they say “one is enough; two is too much; and three is poison.” Eat moderately and stay healthy.

A natural and effective method of contraception for males has been discovered by two French scientists. The method consists of warming up the testicles which would reduce men’s fertility.

Testicular temperature is usually a few degrees lower than that of the rest of the body, according to doctors Louis Bujan and Roger Mieusset of Toulouse University. By wearing a special undergarment or a ring-like device which holds the testicles to the body testicular temperature rises just enough to cut down sperm production.

A test of nine men fitted either with the undergarment or the ring produced only one pregnancy in 159 feminine fertile cycles. One baby turned out to be by a man who had cheated and not used the method for several weeks.

The doctors maintain that the method has no side effects and is reversible.

Reducing fat intake not only reduces the incidence of prostrate cancer but also slows down and reverses the growth of the disease.

These were the findings of a study made by Dr. Yu Wang and colleagues on laboratory mice that harbored human cancer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Previous studies made at Harvard Medical School also showed that saturated fat, particularly from red meat is the culprit in the prevalence of prostate cancer.

In Far East countries like Japan, people have low incidence of prostrate cancer because they have low fat diet and soybean is a stable food. A theory supported by in vitro and animal states that soybean contains high levels of isoflavanoids (phyto estrogens) which provide specific protection against cancer.

It is beneficial to include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain and fiber rich food, poultry, lean meats, low fat Dairy products and food prepare with little or no fat in the diet. This diet helps reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, constipation and would increase the chance of healthier, longer life.

Life is a continuous process, and a good health makes it smooth and fast. Unhygienic and unbalanced diet will surely have adverse effect on body as well as mind. Nutritious and hygienic diet keeps the body in perfect condition and helps to face stress efficiently. Most of the time, you don’t exactly know what is happening inside your body until something goes wrong. Consequently, unchecked ignorance becomes dangerous. For decades, doctors have been warning that heart diseases caused by unbridled lifestyle can cause untimely death. The tragedy of today’s generation is that many of us think that we can just eat, drink and live today without regard for tomorrow. Of course, this attitude will sooner or later shock us and create trouble to our health.

I came across an online news item about the wonders of some Resveratrol supplements. Accordingly, this potent substance in the skin of grapes can miraculously work in various ways. It eliminates unsafe radicals and hazardous toxins in the body, making it a most promising way to prevent cancer. Resveratrol likewise promotes fast fat burning, that is, it increases the metabolic rate in order to prevent the development of fatty heart. Ask the French and they would give you a toast of their red wine as a sign of approval. Through the years, the resveratrol has been associated with the very low incidence of heart diseases among the French notwithstanding their high-fat diet.

With the positive testimonies of people who have tried Resveratrol supplements for the past years and with the continuous research on the potency of this substance, the medical community is eagerly waiting for the next best thing to come.

A molecular mechanism in the brain that explains how nicotine alters moods and heightens alertness has been found. Neurobiologists said this mechanism is triggered by nicotine in levels normally found in smokers.

They also said that nicotine causes the brain’s nerve cells to send out a larger-than-normal amount of a substance called glutamate. Glutamate is the key central nervous system excitory transmitter, which means it excites the cells. Researchers said that the large amount of glutamate explains why nicotine can heighten alertness and improve short-term- memory. These findings, they said, may contribute to development of treatments for people addicted to nicotine.

Progression conditions respond to simple care. Things you probably do not know about.

gEORGE is in charge of his family reunion. Suddenly, the computer usually reserved for keeping track of his finances and writing an occasional letter is doing overtime. In one weekend, George spent 12 hours working at his computer researching sites for the gathering, writing a newsletter and compiling a family history.

Maria is an amateur musician, but finding time to practice is difficult with her busy schedule. She’s been asked to play her violin at a friend’s anniversary party. So he decides to spend most of the weekend sharpening her skills and expanding her repertoire.

A common overuse strain injury is carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a passage way under the carpal ligament that contains the median nerve and tendons that bend your fingers. Prolonged flexion or extension of your wrists can cause swelling of membrane linings around tendons. Swelling reduces the size of the carpal tunnel and compresses the median nerve. The result is numbness, tingling or pain starting in the wrist, fingers or forearm.

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Research has shown the vital role of fiber in cleansing the system and lowering cholesterol levels, and 25 years of clinical research have established oats as the first specific grain approved to carry a health claim related to heart disease.

Oats act as tiny sponges that soak up cholesterol and carry it from the body. Experts believe that it’s the soluble fiber found in oats that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Oat soluble fiber (beta glucan) helps control blood cholesterol by binding some of the cholesterol in the digestive tract.

This cholesterol is “trapped” and removed from the body naturally. Experts also say that three grams of soluble fiber daily from oatmeal, in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Old-fashioned Quaker Oats, a breakfast staple across the world, provide two grams per serving.

Soluble fibers have been found to help reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol when combined with a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol.