NUTRITION : A saturated fat is solid at room temerature, an unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature.
NUTRITION : Flesh Fish, Skin-less chicken, eggs and lean meats all are good sources of lean protein which help in better energy levels.
Monday, August 31, 2009
NUTRITION
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Pilates is the art of using controlled movements on specifically designed exercise equipment. It focuses on both body and mind.
Exercise : Body composition refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the body. It determines your weight.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
NUTRITION
NUTRITION : Stress has been known to aggravate existing cases of acne. Vitamin B2 is helpful in reducing stress.
NUTRITION : Vitamin B3, which is found in almonds, peanuts, broccoli etc, helps in increasing energy through proper utilization of food.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Myth
Myth : Root canal treatment is not always painful, actually it relieves pain and is not painful during the treatment process.
Myth : It is a myth that you absorb the oils from greasy or rich foods which is then secreted out of your skin through acne.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Core exercises help you to strengthen your core muscles, around your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen.
Exercise : For strength training at home, hand held weights or home made weights such as plastic soft drink bottles may work equally well.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
AILMENTS
AILMENTS : Factitious disorders are considered mental disorders because they are associated with severe emotional difficulties.
AILMENTS : Bronchitis can be either acute, which lasts less than 6 weeks or chronic , which recurs frequently for about 2 years or more.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Myths
Myths : It is not necessary that if you sweat more, you lose more fat. A large part of such weight loss is water loss.
Myths : Heavy exercise is not always better than light exercise. Light exercise can have an effect equivalent to heavy exercise.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Body composition refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the body. It determines your weight.
Exercise : Deep breathing from the diaphragm is a great way to relax and reduce anxiety.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : Read the nutrition labels on your food and learn how to understand them. This will make a huge difference to your health.
Nutrition : Rather than frying meat or fish, try baking, grilling or broiling.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Myths
Myths : Stretching is essential, but it will not allow you to run faster and it does not have to be painful in order to be helpful.
Myths : Knee replacement surgery does not mean that all activities can be done post surgery. Jogging and high impact sport should be avoided
Friday, August 21, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : Bipolar disorder is a group of mood disorders defined by presence of abnormally elevated mood, clinically referred to as mania.
Ailments : Arthritis patients should take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : For cooling during summer, skip the ice cubes and have water at room temperature instead. Coconut water is also a good choice.
Nutrition : To get all pepped up in the morning, try honey, hot water, lemon juice and hot ginger tea.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Strength training can lead to better balance, faster response, improved quality of life and mental alertness.
Exercise : For strength training at home, hand held weights or home made weights such as plastic soft drink bottles may work equally well.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : Factitious disorder happens when a person acts as if he has a physical or mental illness when in fact he has created his symptoms
Ailments : Factitious disorders are considered mental disorders because they are associated with severe emotional difficulties.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : Almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans and pistachios are all good nuts and can be had in moderation.
Nutrition : Combine a healthy proportion of carbohydrates and protein at every meal.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : During long bouts of exercise, it is best to use a sports drink that contains sodium. Continue to replace fluids afterwards too.
Exercise : Physical fitness means five components. Cardio endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition and flexibility
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Myths
Myths : In yoga, everybody cannot do the same poses. You have to find out the poses best suited for your requirements.
Myths : Brown sugar is not necessarily better than white sugar. It does have more minerals but in a very tiny quantity.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : Degenerative disorders include breast and prostate cancer and many neurological disorders such as Alzheimer disease.
Ailments : Nausea or vomiting can be indicators of infections, headaches, food poisoning, motion sickness amongst others.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : The omega 3 fatty acids in fish can lower blood cholesterol and reduce incidence of certain forms of cancer.
Nutrition : The live bacilli in yoghurt help to keep your intestinal tract in tip top shape.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Get an exercise buddy. It is more difficult to give excuses to others about not exercising than it is to convince oneself.
Exercise : Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities and prevent back pain and injuries.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Myths
Myths : Root canal treatment is not always painful, actually it relieves pain and is not painful during the treatment process.
Myths : All fevers are not bad for children, because they turn on the bodys immune system and can act as a protective mechanism.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : Metabolic disorders include obesity, diabetes, gallstones etc.
Ailments : Cardio vascular disorders include arteri sclerosis, varicose veins, high blood pressure and strokes.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : The live bacilli in yoghurt help to keep your intestinal tract in tip top shape.
Nutrition : The omega 3 fatty acids in fish can lower blood cholesterol and reduce incidence of certain forms of cancer.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Muscular strength is the ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity.
Exercise : Cardio endurance is the ability of the bodys circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity
Friday, August 7, 2009
Myths
Myths : Diabetics need not get more colds and other illnesses compared to other people.
Myths : Arthritis is not limited to older people only. It can affect people of any age (including children), sex and race.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a seasonal depression which is worst in winter months on account of less sunlight.
Ailments : Diet related diseases can be classified into Gastro intestinal, metabolic, cardio vascular or degenerative disorders.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Nutrition
Nutrition : Middle aged people who regularly ate leafy green vegetables delayed onset of the mental decline that normally comes with aging.
Nutrition : Read the nutrition labels on your food and learn how to understand them. This will make a huge difference to your health.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Ailments
Ailments : To cure toothache, make a paste of one teaspoon cinnamon and five teaspoons of honey and apply thrice daily.
Ailments : A child suspected of having cerebral palsy will be tested for developmental milestones and motor skills.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Exercise
Exercise : Core exercises help you to strengthen your core muscles, around your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen.
Exercise : Weight bearing physical activity means that which imparts a load or impact on the skeleton, such as jumping or skipping
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Myths
Myths : Not all slipped discs need surgery. Surgery should be the last resort. Other treatments should be tried out first.
Myths : More pillows while sleeping do not mean more support for your neck. They can be damaging. Use one or two only.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
AILMENTS & Disclaimer
AILMENTS : IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a bowel disorder which leads to stomach pain and bowel habit changes.
AILMENTS : Stress triggers the hormone cortisol which increases your appetite and deposits fat around your stomach.
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