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It’s a jungle out there, but it’s pretty wild inside too. Indoor
allergies are just as nasty as the outdoor kind and even harder to
evade. Plus, experts estimate that someone born in the 1990s spends
almost 90 percent of her life indoors. That’s a lot of QT with dust
mites, mould and pet dander, all of which can cause the same delightful
symptoms as the most powerful pollen – and, like plant allergies, indoor
ones can crop up at any age. Once you know exactly where in-home
allergens live, you can evict them.<br />
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Mould can grow around leaks from the toilet and tub.<br />
<strong>The Fix:</strong> Use a solution of one cup bleach to 3.5 litres water, then caulk around the bases to seal cracks.<br />
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Gas stoves can emit formaldehyde fumes that can cause headaches, wheezing and rashes.<br />
<strong>The Fix: </strong>An exhaust fan that vents to the outside. Don’t have one? Cook during the evening (when pollen counts drop) and open a window.<br />
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Pet dander and dust mites love cosying up to pillows and mattresses.
In fact, the latter can harbour up to 10 million mites, according to a
US study, while another study found that after two years, dust mites
make up 10 percent of the weight of your pillow (shudder!).<br />
<strong>The Fix: </strong>Use hypoallergenic mattress and pillow “encasements” and wash sheets weekly in hot water (over 54°C).<br />
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<span style="color: #e56717;">Lounge</span></h3>
Wall-to-wall carpeting traps dirt, dead skin and pet dander.<br />
<strong>The Fix:</strong> Leaving shoes at the door curbs the amount of
outdoor allergens you track in by up to 80 percent. Run an air purifier,
which can absorb nearly 100 percent of home allergens, and switch to
washable area rugs (bonus points if you also vacuum twice a weak with a
machine that has suction and filtration technology designed to eliminate
allergens).<br />
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<span style="color: #1796e6;">Garage</span></h3>
Mould develops from leaks around windows, walls and ceilings.<br />
<strong>The Fix:</strong> Clean visible mould (small, musty-smelling
spots of any colour) with your bleach and H2O solution, then plug with
caulk or spray foam. Use a dehumidifier to keep humidity at a
mould-inhospitable 40 to 60 percent.<br />
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Clutter can collect dust.<br />
<strong>The Fix:</strong> Purge stuff you don’t need and store what you
can in cabinets or sealable bags or bins. Once a week, wipe down picture
frames, vases and knickknacks with microfibre cloths, which trap dust
instead of launching it into the air.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10586769040939843816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113737996583134237.post-24921058477622554622015-08-21T04:41:00.001-07:002015-08-21T04:41:22.631-07:00Way of eating to lose weight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We use to manufacture all kinds of different foods and spices. There are plenty of great food to reduce weight. But unknown to many of us may have been used for decades masalagulote ausadhiguna wonderful things. Spicy taste of our food and ghranai increases, these increases have disease-resistance and metabolism. As a result, it helps control weight. No, not talking about fruit and vegetables. In addition, there are some foods that help to reduce your body fat, weight control, but also keeps you healthy and fresh. Recognize a few cavities. Those who want to lose weight, they can know how to eat to lose weight, some spices and foods that help you lose weight:<br /><b><br /><i>>>>> The first to find out what foods help to reduce weight</i></b><br /><br /><b>1. Eggs:</b><br />A great source of protein eggs. Helps increase the body's muscles and increases kolesatorala like eggs. Means to increase muscle burns more fat. Boiled eggs for breakfast, playing the less hungry throughout the day.<br /><br /><b>II. Honey:</b><br />Honey Court, highly effective component of fat loss. Light warm water mixed with honey drink in the morning to empty, you'll benefit.<br /><br /><b>3. Oats:</b><br />Oats is a low-calorie foods are delicious. There's a lot of fiber, which increases your metabolism and kolesatorala control.<br /><br /><b>4. Apple:</b><br />There are also plenty ayantiaksidenata and pekatina, which carbike destroyed.<br /><br />5<b>. Chili:</b><br />Capsaicin, which is helpful to burn fat faster.<br /><b><br />6. Garlic:</b><br />Allicin, which has anti-bacterial qualities rasune bad kolesatorala reduces and helps to reduce fat.<br /><b><br />7grina T:</b><br />This is very helpful to reduce the weight of a meal green. Drink two cups a day of green, will benefit.<br /><b><br />8. Tomato:</b><br />Pair of tomatoes does not reduce weight and prevent cancer.<br />
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<i><b>>>>>> What I know about the spice helps you lose weight</b></i><br /><b><br />1. Cinnamon:</b><br />Weight loss may play a role in cinnamon. Cinnamon playing regularly, decreased appetite. The accumulation of body fat melt. It regulates the level of sugar in the body, so it is beneficial for patients with diabetes. Also bowel disease, influenza, tayaphayeda, TB and cinnamon unique role in cancer prevention.<br /><br /><b>II. Cardamom:</b><br />There elace various chemical elements. For example: tarpina, tapininola, siniola, acetate, etc. tapinila. These components enhances the body's ability to phyatabarna. Not as a result of the accumulation of body fat.<br /><b><br />3. Ginger:</b><br />Ginger is not only beneficial to kasitei cold, a lot of times. You can clear the stomach in particular the role of Ginger. This makes it clear pacanatantre frozen food can not accumulate fat. Fat jamale exist under the weight. The study found that ginger is very effective in diabetes issues. The ginger juice helps the body eliminate fat frozen.<br /><br /><b>4. Yellow:</b><br />Yellow times that it does not cause fat tissue. The result is weight control.<br /><br /><b>5. Pepper:</b><br />There marice ayakajelika acid, kiunika acids, amino acids, eskarbika acid, saksinika acid, sikimika acid, pholika acid, citric acid, acid myalika, melanika acid, alpha-Emir, kyansidina, kyarotinsa, kriptokyanasina, etc. phlyabhanayedasa. It works to control weight. The chilli kyapasisina control hunger. Studies pepper increases metabolism to burn more calories and help.<br /><br /><b>6. Fennel:</b><br />Fennel benefit the digestive system, reduce appetite. And it benefits livres. Fennel works as mouth fresheners.<br /><br /><b>7. Isabagola:</b><br />Isabagola clear the stomach, improves digestion and energy. Reduce the feeling of hunger. Isabagola playing every night before bed to reduce weight. Some health experts pratibela 10 minutes before a meal to eat three spoons isabagola advice.<br /><br /><b>8. Cumin:</b><br />Indigestion, stomach problems, swelling and loss of appetite are very useful cumin. Problems playing piles of candy mixed with cumin benefits. Cumin regularly plays in weight loss. Jirapani freed from the discomfort of eating more food.</div>
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Smartphone apps, health-monitoring devices and wearable sensors that collect real-time data have the potential to help Americans improve their heart health. But right now, there is not enough evidence to evaluate whether all this technology can actually change people's health behaviors, a new paper suggests.<br /><br />In a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the journal Circulation, a committee of heart-health experts evaluated the scientific evidence on the mobile health technologies that people might use to reduce their risk of heart disease.<br /><br />"The review found that the research on mobile health technologies is still in the very early stages, and more research is needed to understand the role of mobile solutions for cardiovascular disease prevention," said Dr. Jun Ma, a professor of public health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a co-author of the statement.<br /><br />Despite a lack of high-quality evidence on the technology's effectiveness, more than 20 percent of American adults are tracking their health with some form of technology, and one in five adults who owns a smartphone has at least one health app, the statement reports. [Best Heart Rate Monitor Apps 2015]<br /><br />In the review, the committee looked at data collected from 69 studies published between 2004 and 2014 on six health behaviors that affect cardiovascular health in adults.<br /><br />The findings showed that weight loss, exercise and quitting smoking are the three areas that show the most promise of actual improvements due to the use of mobile health technologies.<br /><br />The review found strong evidence that text messaging that aids in self-monitoring and giving feedback helps people with short-term weight loss, when these technologies are part of a comprehensive weight-loss program. The tech may help people sustain the program's effectiveness for up to 12 months, the researchers said.<br /><br />Similar to the findings on weight loss, the review found that text messaging improves a smoker's chances of quitting in the short term, but it was most effective when part of a more traditional smoking cessation program, Ma said.<br /><br />Exercise apps that count steps, monitor heart rate, or measure workout intensity and duration are among the most popular health apps downloaded. Even so, the data showed there was not strong enough evidence that wearable monitoring devices, like heart-rate trackers and pedometers, help improve physical activity. Moreover, there is little research on the accuracy of these devices.<br /><br />Similarly, there was insufficient evidence to draw any firm conclusions about the use of mobile technologies to control diabetes, blood pressure or cholesterol levels, the review stated.<br /><br />Self-monitoring behavior<br /><br />Many of the lifestyle habits that people can change to improve their heart health are behaviors that can be self-monitored with mobile technologies, the report suggests. For example, health-improvement tools can play an important role in tracking how much food people are eating, how much physical activity they are getting or the times when they crave a cigarette.<br /><br />Self-monitoring can make people more conscientious about their lifestyle habits, give an individual feedback on what he or she is doing, identify areas that need to improve, and show whether improvement has occurred, Ma told Live Science.<br /><br />Some advantages of turning to mobile health technologies are that these gadgets are user-friendly, portable and inexpensive, Ma said.<br /><br />"There's no need to carry around a log to monitor or chart a health behavior, because many mobile apps are set up so there's little data entry needed," she noted.<br /><br />Another benefit is that the platforms typically allow users to connect with other people, such as friends, a doctor or a dietitian, who can offer social support or guidance, which is not always the case with traditional forms of media, she said.<br /><br />But these new tools also have some drawbacks: Despite a flood of commercial products for consumers, very little is known about the products' effectiveness or safety — that is, whether they have any unintended consequences, Ma said. <br /><br />Mobile health technology is a very active area of research, Ma said. Researchers want to better understand how and why people use mobile health devices and apps, which populations are using them, and what factors help people to maintain the use of these technologies over time. <br /><br />Even though mobile health technologies are ubiquitous, consumers who use them should know that the scientific evidence is currently not sufficient for health practitioners to make definitive recommendations about the technologies' effectiveness, Ma said.<br /><br />So far, some mobile health technologies seem promising in the short term, but more research is needed on their long-term effects, because behavior change is a long-term process, she said.</div>
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Women’s breast size is usually 34/36 standard . If breast size is 38 , and there is no problem . The following procedure only for those whose breast is very large . Below are some ways to minimize the breast naturally be discussed are:<br /><br />1. Weight control 90% of women with breast fat tissue. So the extra fat in the body naturally reduce breast is small. However, extra fat the body can not be the target for the loss of only breast. So pay attention to the whole body to the breast to be small, which will help to minimize your breast. So to figure Maintain.<br /><br />II .Eliminate unhealthy foods Unhealthy food , especially fast food should be discarded . In addition, you should avoid food in sugar . Various soft drinks , juice , ice cream , chips , fried foods, do not eat at all .<br /><br />3 . Nutrition Healthy food , eat more vegetables , especially spinach . Two hours after the low- calorie diet. The extra calories your body will fade away and your body weight can be reduced . The “Kellogg’s Special K” can see me try . However, soft drinks and juice to refrain from eating , because your breast reduction , excess sugar will help rather than convalescence .<br /><br />4 . Exercise There is no substitute for the exercise of the body to lose extra fat . Regular exercise and regular diet can reduce the extra fat in your body . Exercise the muscles in your body would be organized in a new , smaller breast will result . However, such exercise will be measured<br /><br />5 . Aerobics At least 5-6 days a week , every half an hour if the aerobics , you will reduce the extra fat in the body . So if you want to breast aerobics Try small can .<br /><br />6 . Diet Diet is very important in the smaller breast . It should not be neglected . The diet of a variety of fruits , vegetables , bread you can eat . However, butter , ice cream , chips , burgers and a variety of fried foods you should avoid .<br /><br />7. Thermoplastic reduction surgery If the above does not work, but the reduction in ways that can thermoplastic surgery, but it is expensive. Thermoplastic breast reduction surgery is the unusually large size of the small fitting to the body. However, such surgeries are breast abnormal, they should be. However, before such surgeries in the course of any experienced doctor or surgeon should be consulted<br /><br />The clothes and jewelry can show through your big breast small , if you do not want to hassle with breast smaller . For those who like to show off their small padbati in the breast . Methods listed below are:<br /><br />1. Use minimalism bra Brest are large, they can use minimalism bra. There are a variety of designs. Buy your breast size bra. When you wear this type of bra size is less than you would at least breast. Minimalism bra comfortable and reduce the size of the breast is one of the ways to show.<br /><br />II. The other breast smaller bra Display Minimalism bra bra than can be shown on a big breast small. Two of the thin bra to wear together. The cloth or thin foam cup of the right size bra can wear. It will be tight to your breast and your breast look smaller. You can also wear a sports bra. Brest look too small. Do not wear tight bra or blouse forgotten<br /><br />3. Clothes and jewelry, breast through small Display In the case of the clothing you can wear a long shirt and baggy. You can also wear dark blue shirt. The actual size of the breast is not well understood. Do not wear clothes that can be seen in most of the breast. The design of the neck and not wear short shirts. Breast wearing a short coat looks great. Do not wear any jewelry, and jewelry cases are pending in the middle of the breast. If you want to be a minor neck wear any jewelry<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10586769040939843816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113737996583134237.post-58510922179597243552015-08-13T02:06:00.002-07:002015-08-13T02:07:41.363-07:00Woman Loses Her Vision After Getting Mosquito Bites on Vacation in the Caribbean<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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According to Live Science, a 69-year-old woman lost the vision in her right eye after contracting the chikunyunga virus from mosquito bites she received while on vacation in Grenada. It took six days after her original symptoms for doctors to diagnose and treat her, but by that point, her optic nerve had been permanently damaged.<br />
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Chikungunya is transmitted solely to people from mosquitos, the CDC reports. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain, but headaches, muscle pains, joint swelling, and rashes have been associated with the virus as well. Though vision loss had been seen in late stage chikungunya before, doctors first began testing the woman for HIV, syphilis, Lyme disease, and dengue fever when she originally complained of the symptom, Live Science reports.<br />
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Though they were able to diagnose the chikungunya in six days and began her on a high dose of steroids to calm her swollen optic nerve, Dr. Abhijit Mohite told Live Science that the patient's vision loss would be permanent. <br />
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There is no way to prevent chikungunya and there are no treatments or vaccines specifically for the virus, according to the World Health Organization, but when caught early, chikungunya can be dealt with completely. Those who are traveling to Africa and Asia are encouraged to prevent mosquito bites as best they can through bug spray and covering up. <br />
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This woman was the first patient to be treated in the United Kingdom for the virus; Last year, a man contracted chikungunya for the first time in the United States. Lindsay Lohan contracted it while on vacation in Bora Bora earlier this year.<br />
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While high blood pressure is much talked about and people are aware of its symptoms and effects, not many know about low blood pressure.<br /><span id="advenueINTEXT" name="advenueINTEXT" style="float: left;"><div class="flL_pos" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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</span><br />In fact, it affects a large number of people worldwide. Very often people don't realise they are suffering from it and often dismiss it as an one-off case of feeling dizzy or ill. It could be a sign of a serious issue with the heart, endocrine or even signal neurological disorders. Severe low blood pressure can block oxygen and vital nutrients from flowing to the brain and hence shouldn't be taken lightly.<br /><br />Causes<br />There can be plenty of reasons why you may be suffering from low blood pressure.<br /><br />Dehydration: Drinking enough water is extremely essential for your well-being. If you are one of those who gets dehydrated easily, you must do something about it. One needs to drink more fluids than one loses. If you are one of those who works outdoors, ensure you keep sipping on liquids like nimbu paani. This will help keep the weakness in check.<br /><br />Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, there's a good chance your pressure might drop. This is normal but get yourself checked if it becomes too frequent.<br /><br />Heart issues: Some heart problems could cause blood in your body to not circulate properly.<br />Deficiency of nutrients: A lack of some essential vitamins such as B-12 and iron can lead to anaemia, which is turn can result in low blood pressure.<br /><br />Solution<br />- Increase your salt intake: Generally people are told to avoid using too much salt in their diet. For people suffering from low blood pressure, salt can help. Check with your doctor though before turning to salty foods.<br /><br />- Drink more water: Water is necessary for your basic body functioning. It also helps prevent dehydration. Don't forget to increase your water intake if you're constantly feeling giddy.<br /><br />Home remedies: Take a cup of the raw beetroot juice twice daily. It is one of the best home remedies for low blood pressure. Drinking a cup of strong black coffee can also help. Some people suggest making a paste of almonds and drinking with lukewarm milk.<br /><br />Exercise: Include a little exercise in your daily regime. A walk or a quick swim can help circulate the blood.<br />
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There are some fast fun way to lose weight very easily. Interesting to follow these ways never feels pain during exercise. Do not waste time again. Byayamagulo so easily through this kind of weight loss.<br /><br /><b>Exercise while watching TV -</b><br />Many people are at a certain time every day watching TV. Those who regularly watch TV, they can apply. I like sitting on the sofa while watching TV, or standing on the floor, legs churachumri to the exercise Exercise. LeapFrog little bit, a little bit at the knees high standing in one place again to jogging. If the regular weight and shed excess weight is very seldom.<br /><br /><b>Besides listening dance -</b><br />Everyone loves to listen to music. And with the song, then I wonder if you blink out. Own room and shut the door with the melody of the song during the day if you do not want to dance like nacuna leapfrog arbitrarily. If you have a lot of calories and excess weight, weight loss can be reduced.<br /><br /><b>To play -</b><br />Play with your child on a regular basis. The regular sport continues to grow with the child and ran, the body accumulate fat and extra fat can be shed fat. If you would like your child's health sport on a regular basis.<br /><br /><b>Take the stairs up and -</b><br />Every day at home, in schools or offices up and down the stairs. Avoid the elevator, but it is. If you burn a lot of calories and excess fat does not accumulate in the body fat.<br /><b><br />Walk of pet animals -</b><br />If you bother to walk alone takes a small dog or cat Palu. And with it went out for a walk. Walking with pets much more pleasant and efficient. As a result, you can walk away and the monotony of regular walking habits, which will help to reduce the weight of the weight.</div>
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The period of the normal process of the female body. Usually there is a period of 8 days after. But sometimes this can be changed in time. A week later periods may never be. Sometimes a month or more after the time may be. If you are not at the scheduled time period, many women are worried.Married women have been particularly nervous about unwanted pregnancy. Besides other reasons, may delay pregnancy period. Check considerations.<br />
<b>Sudden weight loss or excessive exercise</b><br /><br />The diet is very difficult due to any sudden or unusual weight loss period may be delayed. The period may be delayed due to the extra exercise. If suddenly falls below a BMI of the 18/19 period is likely to be delayed.<br /><b>Thyroid hormone imbalance</b><br /><br />If the thyroid gland in the throat that helps the body maintain all karyaprakriyake. If the thyroid gland than usual, or if it is low thyroid hormone in the body affect the operation and the period may be delayed.<br /><b>Polycystic ovary syndrome</b><br /><br />Polycystic ovary syndrome is a Hormonal problems. Estrogen hormone in the body of the three, can reduce yields tesatosterana projesterana and the Polycystic ovary syndrome.<br /><br />As a result of the delay period. Polycystic ovary syndrome in women, and can rise to a plethora of hair around the nipples. This problem should contact a doctor as quickly as possible.<br /><b>Additional stress</b><br /><br />Suddenly the extra stress can delay the period. Ayamenoriya hypothalamic may suddenly collapse mentally. As a result, the period of hormones and disrupt normal operation are likely to be delayed. Loved subtraction, brekaapa, flunk or other major trauma can cause this problem.</div>
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Many of the girls in our country, the ultra-modern, but a lot of their own health udasina. Awareness of their own health information, although, many people do not know the proper procedure. Sanitary napkins or cloth napkins month rtusrabe our country, girls are using.<br /><br />Only cloth napkin or cotton pads were used, but now the power of advertising rancane "uibha dry" or Dry nyapakinera use has increased. According to the advertisement, "Now I do not have any duscintai, the day is free !!" alluring girls under the influence of these ads use the pad or napkin, and it is after 4 hours or more.<br /><br />After a few months, which results in unwanted functions are infected because they do not get out. In the absence of any clear ideas about the damage they had unwittingly. Some of the information to be provided are: to raise awareness about the<br /><br /><b>Sanitary napkins:</b><br /><br />Rathamata any sanitary napkins or pads should wear no more than three or four hours. Two and three-day period starts to secrete excessive bleeding. At the same time, some six or seven hours to change the pad. But the fourth or fifth day of discharge from the lessening many of the same napkin for 4 hours or more on that later. Eikarane their problem might be that the vagina include itching, inflammation, allergies.<br /><br />Therefore, the first three days of menstrual pads for two consecutive hours should be examined. If the pad is dry to the upper part of the blood is washed away, along with the pad should be changed and no more than four hours should not be wearing a pad. The third day of the menstrual napkins quickly dried blood draws and keeps the upper part of the "dry uibha" the wearing of the napkin should be removed.<br /><br />At the end of menstrual bleeding is a little dry and partly because the germs invade the blood, which is quickly coming into contact with the vagina itching, boils, etc., causing infection.<br />
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You may not know the dry uibha nyapakine pad or pads are used to dry "cellulose gel" the name of a material which is responsible for cervical cancer. And the fury of the past few years, is one of the reasons behind the huge grin for a long time use sanitary pads. Even if you look at it, but it is made by the key elements of the packet are not mentioned anywhere.<br /><br />In this regard, there is no proper guidance or policy in the subcontinent and being too easily influenced by advertising people have been hurt. So be careful on his own.<br /><br /><b>Cloth napkin:</b><br />Many people use the same clothes repeatedly washed. The same applies to the case. Use cloth napkins, of course, once boiled in hot water after washing to dry in the sun. As the sun antibiotic works quite well. No, not the corner of the room to dry.<br /><br /><b>Note :</b> that the pad will change periodically.<br />
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After you get home from a glorious summer hike, you probably do a few things: post photos of the great outdoors to Instagram, take a quick shower, and chow down on some post-workout snacks. But if checking yourself for ticks isn't a part of that routine, you might be leaving yourself open to Lyme disease. "It happens frequently that people have Lyme disease and don't know it," says Andrea Gaito, M.D., a rheumatologist with a private practice in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.<br />
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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites, especially those from deer ticks. Approximately 70 percent of deer ticks are infected, says Gaito. And those of you in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania should be on high-alert: Your states have the highest rates of Lyme disease, which is much more manageable when caught early on, says Gaito.<br />
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Lyme disease can easily go undiagnosed, mainly because the symptoms are diverse and easily misattributed. When this happens, you can develop what Gaito calls "late-stage or chronic" Lyme disease, which is less likely to respond to antibiotics, resulting in ongoing, potentially debilitating symptoms. "The effects of Lyme [disease] can last a lifetime if permanent damage has occurred before the diagnosis is made," says Gaito. "It's hard to treat after a certain point because the bacteria move deeper into the body to places where antibiotics have a hard time reaching, like the brain and joint spaces." Doctors try to treat the actual infection until patients plateau or no longer respond to antibiotics, at which point they use anti-inflammatory medication to deal with lasting symptoms like permanent joint damage, cognitive issues, and heart problems.<br />
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It sounds pretty scary, but there are ways to figure out if you've got Lyme disease before it really has its hooks in you—or even prevent it in the first place. Here's what to look out for.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10586769040939843816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113737996583134237.post-87463828623249758802015-08-01T23:09:00.000-07:002015-08-01T23:09:01.869-07:00Breast Pain<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Most women develop breast pain at some stage in life. In most cases the pain develops in the days just before a period. In some cases the pain is not related to periods. The pain is often mild but in some women it is more severe and can affect the quality of your life. Treatment options include painkillers and rub-on (topical) anti-inflammatory drugs.<br />
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cyclical breast pain - where the pain is related to periods. Typically, it occurs in the second half of the monthly cycle, getting worse in the days just before a period; OR<br />
non-cyclical breast pain - where the pain is not related to periods.<br />
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Up to 7 in 10 women develop breast pain at some stage in their life. About 2 in 3 cases are cyclical breast pain, and about 1 in 3 are non-cyclical. If you are not sure which type of breast pain you have, it may be worth keeping a pain diary for 2-3 months. Record the days when you have breast pain, and highlight the days when the pain is severe enough to affect your lifestyle. See what pattern emerges.<br />
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Cyclical breast pain is very common. It can first occur at any age after periods start, but most commonly first develops between the ages of 30 and 50 years. It does not occur in women past the menopause when the periods have stopped.<br />
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In many women the symptoms are mild. Indeed, it can be considered normal to have some breast discomfort for a few days before a period. However, in around one in ten women the pain can be severe and/or last longer - up to 1-2 weeks before a period. The 3-5 days prior to a period are usually the worst. The pain usually eases soon after a period starts. The severity usually varies from month to month. Typically, the pain affects both breasts. It is usually worst in the upper and outer part of the breast, and may travel to the inner part of the upper arm.<br />
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Your breasts may also feel more swollen and lumpy than usual. This lumpiness is generalised so does not lead to a single definite lump forming. This swelling and lumpiness then improve soon after your period starts.<br />
Quality of life for some women can be significantly affected. Physical activity such as jogging can make the pain worse. Such things as hugging children and sexual activity can be painful.<br />
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What causes cyclical breast pain?</h3>
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It is thought that women with cyclical breast pain have breast tissue which is more sensitive than usual to the normal hormonal changes that occur each month. It is not due to any hormone disease or to any problem in the breast itself. It is not related to any other breast conditions. Although it is not serious, it can be a nuisance<br />
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No treatment may be needed if the symptoms are mild. Many women are reassured by knowing that cyclical breast pain is not a symptom of cancer or serious breast disease. The problem may settle by itself within 3-6 months. Studies have shown that cyclical breast pain goes away within three months of onset in about 3 in 10 cases. However, in up to 6 in 10 women where the pain has gone, it develops again sometime within two years. So, in other words, cyclical breast pain may come and go over the years.<br />
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If the pain is more severe, or for the times when it may flare up worse than usual, treatment options include the following:<br />
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<b>Support your breasts</b>. Wear a well-supporting bra when you have pain. It may be worthwhile having a bra fitted for you, as many women actually wear the wrong size of bra. Some women find that wearing a supporting bra 24 hours a day for the week before a period is helpful. It is best to avoid underwired bras. Wear a sports bra when you exercise.<br />
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers. For example, paracetamol or ibuprofen. Take regularly on the days when the breasts are painful.<br />
Rub-on (topical) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). For example, topical diclofenac or topical ibuprofen. You can buy various topical NSAIDs or get them on prescription. Topical NSAIDs have been shown to help relieve the pain of cyclical breast pain.<br />
<b>Consider your medication.</b> The contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may make cyclical breast pain worse. Other drugs may also worsen cyclical breast pain. For example, some antidepressants and some blood pressure drugs. If appropriate, it may be worth stopping or changing your medication to see if this helps. Discuss this with your doctor.<br />
<b>Medicines to block hormones.</b> Medicines such as danazol, bromocriptine, tamoxifen and goserelin injections can ease pain in most cases. These medicines work by reducing the level, or blocking the effect of, female hormones such as oestrogen. You need to take them regularly (not just when the pain occurs). However, significant side-effects are common with these drugs. So, they are not usually tried unless you have severe pain which occurs during most months and does not ease with other treatments.<br />
<b> Evening primrose oil. </b>This used to be a very popular treatment. Some research studies suggest that this has little effect. However, some women still seem to find benefit from it. You can no longer get this on prescription. There are many different preparations of evening primrose oil containing varying amounts of the active ingredient gamolenic acid. The dose is usually 120-160 mg of gamolenic acid twice daily. Evening primrose oil is unlikely to give instant relief and it needs to be taken for up to four months before you can decide if it is helpful or not. If it has not helped by the time four months is reached then it is not going to be effective.<br />
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<b>Note:</b> in the past, water tablets (diuretics) used to be popular. However, they do not work, as the pain is not caused by fluid retention.<br />
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Non-cyclical breast pain</h3>
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Breast pain can be present all the time, or come and go in a random way. This type of breast pain is not related to periods and is most common in women aged over 40. The pain may be in just one breast, and may be localised to one area in a breast. Sometimes the pain is felt all over one or both breasts. There are various causes; for example:<br />
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Pain coming from the breast tissue itself in the absence of any lumps, tumours, or other abnormality being detected. The reason why this type of pain occurs is not known.<br />
Pain coming or radiating from the chest wall under the breast rather than the breast itself. Muscular or bony problems of the chest wall account for some cases.<br />
Infection is a cause in a small number of cases.<br />
Shingles may cause pain before a rash develops.<br />
Breast tumours, cancer and lumps are a very uncommon cause of breast pain.<br />
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As there are various causes, it is best to see a doctor for assessment.<br />
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Breast pain and breast cancer</h3>
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Women with breast pain often worry that the pain is caused by breast cancer. However, the first symptom of breast cancer is usually a painless lump. Pain is not usually an early symptom.<br />
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Cancer is scary—mostly because it happens so randomly and seems so totally out of your control. And let us be clear: A cancer diagnosis is never anyone's fault. In fact, a study published earlier this year found that two-thirds of adult cancer incidences can be attributed to random gene mutations that drive tumor growth.<br />
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So is there really anything you can do to avoid it? While there's no foolproof way to ensure you'll never receive a diagnosis, certain cancer-fighting strategies may be more effective than others. According to the latest special issue in ecancermedicalscience, what you eat appears to be the most important factor you can influence. “Good nutrition is incredibly important when it comes to cancer prevention,” says Anna Taylor, R.D., a clinical dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.<br />
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Guest editor of ecancermedicalscience's special issue, Luca Mazzarella, M.D., Ph.D., of the European Institute of Oncology in Italy, says aiming for a body mass index higher than 18.5 but lower than 25 is your best bet for protecting yourself against cancer. That's because being overweight can increase your risk of breast cancer 30 to 60 percent, according to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, and belly fat can up your risk by 43 percent. Weight gain, namely from fat, increases your body’s levels of inflammation, which promotes cancer growth, and since fat cells produce estrogen, excess levels could promote the growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancer. Still, that doesn't mean you should go on some type of extreme diet. Mazzarella notes that deprivation diets can actually raise your cancer risk by robbing you the most of certain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; they can also contribute to endocrine issues.<br />
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“Phytonutrients and certain antioxidant vitamins and minerals are a newer area of focus in nutrition research that becomes more and more exciting every year,” says Taylor, who explains that they are a type of plant compound that have a ton of health benefits. "Many of these phytonutrients appear to play an important role in decreasing cancer risk by protecting cells from DNA damage or mutation, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the immune system to help destroy mutated cells.” Examples of phytonutrients include resveratrol (found in red wine), carotenoids (found in dark green, red, orange, purple, and blue veggies), ellagic acid (found in cranberries), and flavonoids (found in dark chocolate, wine, and tea).<br />
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For instance, in a 2014 Cancer Cell International study, researchers found that the antioxidants in red wine blocked the growth of lung cancer—the most deadly type of cancer. (Pinot Noir did the job best.) Meanwhile, in one Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention study, women with invasive breast cancer who consumed better quality diets had a lower risk of death compared with those who didn't eat as many healthy foods.<br />
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Research shows that a plant-based diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables (at least five to nine servings per day!) and whole grains—and low in saturated fat, salt, and sugar—is associated with a significantly reduced risk for many types of cancer, says Taylor. Just keep this in mind: "Although research supports that many foods contain nutrition components that correlate with a decreased risk for cancer, the supplemental forms of these nutrition components do not seem to work by themselves and have occasionally been shown to actually increase risk," says Taylor. <br />
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The bottom line: Unfortunately, in most cases, being diagnosed with cancer isn't within your control. But Mazzarella points out that it's important to be aware of what you eat because it may be the biggest factor influencing cancer risk that you can affect<br />
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<br /><br />Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women. What a woman eats and her lifestyle choices play a big part in her heart health.<br /><b>Other Risk Factors</b><br /><br />While you can change what you eat and whether you stay physically active, there are some risk factors for heart disease you cannot change. These include:<br /><br /> <b> Aging:</b> As women get older, their risk for heart disease goes up.<br /> <b>Gender</b>: More women than men have heart attacks and strokes as they age.<br /> <b> Family History: </b>If a woman has a close blood relative with heart disease, the chances she will have heart disease are greater.<br /> <b> Race</b>: Black women have a higher risk of heart disease than white women. Their chances of dying from a stroke are also greater.<br /><b> Previous Heart Attack</b>: If a woman has already had a heart attack, she is at risk of having another one.<br /><br /><b>Take Care of Your Heart</b><br /><br />Choose heart-healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy, lean protein and heart-healthy fats. Limit your calories by filling up on high-fiber foods including whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Fiber can help you lose weight and keep the pounds off by filling you up faster and for a longer time.<br /><b>Fat Matters for the Heart</b><br /><br />The amount and kind of fat you eat makes a difference. Fat should make up 20 to 35 percent of your total calories, but only 10 percent of those fat calories should come from saturated fat. Research shows that eating too much saturated fat is not good for the heart. Foods such as bacon, sausages, fatty meats, butter, ice cream and other full-fat dairy foods contain saturated fat.<br /><br />Unsaturated fat is a different story. It has been shown to be beneficial for cholesterol levels and overall cardiovascular health. Foods including olive oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts and seeds contain unsaturated fat.<br /><br />Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of unsaturated fat, have been found to be helpful in preventing sudden death from heart attacks. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and herring, contain two types of omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).<br /><br />The recommended intake for omega-3 fatty acids is 500 milligrams per day. That's basically two 6-ounce servings of fatty fish per week.<br /><br />Another type of omega-3 fat, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is also proven to have cardiac benefits. Flaxseeds and walnuts contain ALA. Consume 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or 1 ounce (about a handful) of walnuts each day for heart health.<br /><b>Fruits and Vegetables Matter</b><br /><br />When it comes to loading your plate, fruit and vegetables are where it's at. Not only are they low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants, they can also help keep blood pressure in check. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. What makes fruits and vegetables so good? They are packed with potassium, a mineral that has been shown to lower blood pressure in clinical studies.<br /><br />Aim for 4,700 milligrams of potassium every day for good blood pressure. That's at least 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables daily.<br /><b>Slow and Steady Weight Loss for Heart Health</b><br /><br />If you are overweight or obese, gradual weight loss offers the best results for overall health. It doesn't take much to see results; your overall health will improve noticeably with a 5- to 10-percent drop in weight. Get at least 30 minutes of regular activity most days of the week; this will help with weight loss and keep your heart beating strongly.<br /></div>
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What do sitting, smoking and obesity have in common? All are risk factors for chronic disease.<br />
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Researchers have been investigating ways to reduce our risk of chronic disease for decades. One big question: How much exercise is needed to prevent disease? The answer is at least 150 minutes per week. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' physical activity guidelines, adults should participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, including at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. While exercising up to 300 minutes per week has even greater health benefits.<br />
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This guideline was developed with the assumption that we are doing light physical activity throughout the day including walking and standing. However, many adults are mostly sedentary during the day. Many of us sit all day at our jobs and technology has replaced our need to do physical work.<br />
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Research shows that individuals who sit all day, even if they go to the gym for an hour, are at greater disease risk than those who are more active during the day. "Informal" physical activity such as walking to a coworker's desk, around the mall or through the parking lot can add up to a lot of minutes throughout the day and is beneficial to overall health.<br />
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Physical inactivity is anytime you are not standing or moving. Sitting at your desk, watching TV or being in your car for a long commute all fall into this category. Our health is impaired by how many hours we spend each day sitting, as well as the duration of those stints of inactivity.<br />
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Even those who exercise for 150 minutes each week aren't safe from the dangers of sitting for too long.<br />
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Many parameters to assess disease risk include blood sugar, insulin, HDL (the good cholesterol), waist circumference, triglycerides, weight and blood pressure. Researchers have also studied the relationship between sitting and indicators of inflammation, which is common in people with heart disease. Studies have even investigated inactivity and risk of premature death. All of these outcomes can be negatively impacted by physical inactivity: The more you sit, the greater your risk for disease and early death.<br />
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<b>How can we reduce physical inactivity at home and at work?</b><br />
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While there is no published recommendation for "safe" sitting time yet, a good rule of thumb is to move for at least 1 to 2 minutes each hour in addition to 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. If your job is sedentary, you can break up that time with bits of activity to improve your health. Here are a few tips to get moving throughout the day:<br />
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<li> Use a pedometer to track daily steps and aim for a goal such as 10,000 steps per day.</li>
<li> Park far away from your building or use public transportation.</li>
<li> Use a standing or walking desk.</li>
<li> Have walking meetings, instead of sitting in the conference room.</li>
<li> Take a brisk walk after lunch.</li>
<li> Rather than send an email, walk to your co-worker.</li>
<li> Stand during phone calls.</li>
<li> Drink enough water that you use the restroom often.</li>
<li> Play pool, go for a walk or play lawn games instead of watching TV.</li>
<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/exercise/benefits-of-physical-activity/risks-of-inactivity-why-you-need-to-exercise-to-be-healthy">Source byeatright.org</a>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10586769040939843816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113737996583134237.post-36976163942365092892015-07-31T03:49:00.003-07:002015-07-31T03:49:41.551-07:00Nutrition Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You read all the books; buy all the right vitamins; you know the buzzwords to look for on food labels. By all standards, you're certain your nutrition report card should be filled with straight A's.<br />
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But before you start pasting gold stars onto your refrigerator door, take heed: Nutrition experts say most of us think we are eating a lot better than we actually are.<br />
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"It's easy to buy into some pretty popular nutrition misconceptions -- myths and half-truths that ultimately find us making far fewer healthier food choices than we realize," says New York University nutritionist Samantha Heller, MS, RD.<br />
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To set the record straight, Heller and two colleagues from the American Dietetic Association gave us the dish on seven nutrition mistakes you probably don't know you're making -- along with sure-fire ways to avoid them.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Mistake No. 1: Assuming your choices are better than they actually are.</span></h3>
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From fruit juices to canned vegetable soup, breakfast muffins to seven-grain bread, it's easier to think your food choices are healthier than they really are, experts tell WebMD.<br />
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"If a label says 'Seven-Grain Bread,' it sounds pretty healthy, right? But unless that label also says 'whole grains' it's not necessarily going to be the healthiest bread choice you could make," Heller says.<br />
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Likewise, she says many folks think that eating a can of vegetable soup is as nutritious as downing a plateful of veggies -- not realizing how few vegetables are inside, and how much of the nutrients are lost in processing.<br />
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Another common mistake: Substituting fruit juices for whole fruits.<br />
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"Are fruit juices healthier than soda? Yes. But they are also concentrated sources of sugar that don't give you anywhere near the same level of nutrients you get from whole fruits," says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD. What's more, says Taub-Dix, if you're trying to lose weight, you won't get the same sense of fullness from a glass of juice that you will from a piece of fruit.<br />
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"Instead, you'll just take in a whole lot of calories -- and still feel hungry," Taub-Dix says.<br />
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<b>The solution:</b> Whenever possible, eat whole, fresh, and unprocessed foods. Even when you eat them in smaller amounts, you're likely to get a well-rounded group of nutrients. When buying packaged foods, put in at least as much time into reading labels and selecting products as you do when choosing a shower gel or shampoo.<br />
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"Don't just assume a product is healthy -- even if it's in the health food section of the supermarket," says Heller. "You've got to read the labels."</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Mistake No. 2: Being confused about carbs</span>.</h3>
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A national fascination with low-carb diets has many Americans eliminating carbohydrates from their eating plans in record "grams." But before you reconstruct your personal nutrition pyramid, there's something you should know.<br />
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"There are carbs that are very, very good, and some that are less good, but your brain and body must have some carbohydrates every day," says Heller.<br />
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Moreover, because complex carbohydrates (those rich in whole grains and fiber) keep you feeling full longer, they also help you to eat less -- and lose more!<br />
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But eliminating this important food group isn't our only carb-related mistake. According to dietician Rachel Brandeis, MS, RD, just as troublesome is the belief that all no-carb or low-carb foods are healthy, or that you can eat them in any amount.<br />
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"Much like the low-fat diet craze, where everyone thought that if a meal had no fat, it had no calories, similarly people have come to believe that if it has low carbs you can eat as much as you want and not gain weight," says Brandeis. "And that is simply not true." Eat enough of anything, she says, and you'll gain weight.<br />
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<b>The solution:</b> Experts say you should never cut any food group out of your diet -- including carbohydrates. Equally important, says Heller, is to learn which carbohydrates give you the biggest bang for your nutritional buck.<br />
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(<a href="http://www.webmd.com/diet/seven-diet-sins">Source article on WebMD</a></div>
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<span style="color: red;">By Dr. Mercola</span></h2>
That depression can take a toll on your physical health is pretty well-recognized. Recent research has also found that it can actually cause changes in your brain.<br />
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Specifically, recurring depressive episodes reduce the size of your hippocampus — an area of your brain involved in forming emotions and memory — stressing the importance of early intervention, especially among teenagers.<br />
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Your memory isn't only restricted to remembering dates and passwords; it also plays an important role in developing and maintaining your sense of self.<br />
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When your hippocampus shrinks, it's not just your rote memory that is affected, behaviors associated with your sense of self are also altered, and a smaller hippocampus equates to a general loss of emotional and behavioral function.<br />
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The good news is the damage is likely reversible, but to do that, you have to actually do something about your situation.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Chronic Depression Can Damage Your Brain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of nearly 8,930 people from around the world, an international team of researchers found that those who suffered recurring bouts of depression also had a smaller hippocampus.1,2,3<br />
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This applied to about 65 percent of all depressed participants. Those who were experiencing their first depressive episode did not show evidence of shrinkage, suggesting it's the repetitive recurrence that causes the hippocampus to shrink.<br />
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Those who showed hippocampal shrinkage also reported getting depressed earlier than the others, typically before the age of 21.<br />
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Previous studies have noted that depressed people tend to have a smaller hippocampus, but it was not known whether this was a predisposing factor, or a result of the illness.<br />
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This study reveals the answer: Depression comes first; the brain damage follows... According to co-author Professor Ian Hickie:4<br />
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"[The] more episodes of depression a person had, the greater the reduction in hippocampus size. So recurrent or persistent depression does more harm to the hippocampus the more you leave it untreated.<br />
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This largely settles the question of what comes first: the smaller hippocampus or the depression? The damage to the brain comes from recurrent illness...<br />
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Other studies have demonstrated reversibility, and the hippocampus is one of the unique areas of the brain that rapidly generates new connections between cells, and what are lost here are connections between cells rather than the cells themselves.<br />
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Treating depression effectively does not just mean medicines. If you are unemployed, for example, and then sit in a room doing nothing as a result, this can shrink the hippocampus. So social interventions are just as important, and treatments such as fish oils are also thought to be neuro-protective."<br />
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<span style="color: red;">The Inflammatory Roots of Depression</span></h3>
Contrary to popular belief, depression is not likely caused by unbalanced brain chemicals; however there are a number of other biological factors that appear to be highly significant. Chronic inflammation is one such factor.5<br />
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Scientists have also found that your mental health can be adversely impacted by factors such as vitamin D deficiency and/or unbalanced gut flora — both of which, incidentally, play a role in keeping inflammation in check, which is really what the remedy to depression is all about.<br />
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As discussed in an article by Dr. Kelly Brogan, depressive symptoms can be viewed as downstream manifestations of inflammation.<br />
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"The source itself may be singularly or multiply-focused as stress, dietary and toxic exposures, and infection... [I]nflammation appears to be a highly relevant determinant of depressive symptoms such as flat mood, slowed thinking, avoidance, alterations in perception, and metabolic changes,"6 she writes.<br />
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Certain biomarkers, such as cytokines in your blood and inflammatory messengers like CRP, IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-alpha, show promise as potential new diagnostic tools, as they're "predictive7 and linearly8 correlative" with depression.<br />
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For example, researchers have found that melancholic depression, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression are associated with elevated levels of cytokines in combination with decreased cortisol sensitivity (cortisol is both a stress hormone and a buffer against inflammation).9<br />
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As explained by Dr. Brogan:</div>
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"Once triggered in the body, these inflammatory agents transfer information to the nervous system, typically through stimulation of major nerves such as the vagus, which connects10 the gut and brain. <br />
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Specialized cells called microglia in the brain represent the brain's immune hubs and are activated in inflammatory states.<br />
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In activated microglia, an enzyme called IDO (indoleamine 2 3-dioxygenase) has been shown11 to direct tryptophan away from the production of serotonin and melatonin and towards the production of an NMDA agonist called quinolinic acid that may be responsible for symptoms of anxiety and agitation.<br />
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These are just some of the changes that may conspire to let your brain in on what your body may know is wrong."<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Sugar Is One of the Most Inflammatory Ingredients in Your Diet</span></h3>
It's virtually impossible to address inflammation without noting the role of sugar, found in ample supply in most processed foods.<br />
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Besides promoting chronic inflammation, refined sugar intake can also exert a toxic effect by contributing to insulin and leptin resistance and impaired signaling, which play a significant role in your mental health.<br />
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Sugar also suppresses activity of a key growth hormone called BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor), which promotes healthy brain neurons. BDNF levels are critically low in both depression and schizophrenia, which animal models suggest might actually be causative.<br />
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In 2004, the British psychiatric researcher Malcolm Peet published a provocative cross-cultural analysis of the relationship between diet and mental illness.12 His primary finding was a strong link between high sugar consumption and the risk of both depression and schizophrenia.<br />
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Another study13 published in 2007 found that inflammation may be more than just another risk factor for depression. It may in fact be the risk factor that underlies all others. According to the researchers:<br />
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"The old paradigm described inflammation as simply one of many risk factors for depression. The new paradigm is based on more recent research that has indicated that physical and psychological stressors increase inflammation.<br />
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These recent studies constitute an important shift in the depression paradigm: inflammation is not simply a risk factor; it is the risk factor that underlies all the others.<br />
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Moreover, inflammation explains why psychosocial, behavioral and physical risk factors increase the risk of depression. This is true for depression in general and for postpartum depression in particular."<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Eating Real Food May Be Key for Successful Treatment of Depression</span></h3>
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The evidence clearly indicates that your diet plays a key role in your mental health, for better or worse. So if you're struggling with depression, mood swings, or feel yourself sliding into "the blues," I strongly advise you to look at what you're eating. The key is to eat real food, ideally organic (to avoid chemical exposures) and locally grown (for maximum freshness).<br />
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Also make sure to eat plenty of traditionally cultured and fermented foods, which will help nourish beneficial bacteria in your gut. Good examples include fermented vegetables of all kinds, including sauerkraut and kimchi, kombucha (a fermented drink), as well as fiber-rich prebiotic foods like jicama (Mexican yam).<br />
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Optimizing your gut flora appears to be absolutely crucial for good mental health, which is understandable when you consider that gut bacteria actually manufacture neurochemicals such as dopamine and serotonin, along with vitamins that are important for brain health. In fact, you have a greater concentration of serotonin in your gut than in your brain.<br />
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I recommend avoiding all types of processed foods, including certified organic ones, as processed foods are no longer "alive." What you're looking for is whole, unadulterated foods, with which to cook from scratch (or eat raw). Processed foods are simply loaded with ingredients known to alter your gut flora and promote inflammation, thereby inviting depression. This includes:<br />
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Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup<br />
Genetically engineered (GE) ingredients (primarily corn, soy, and sugar beets) which, besides their own unknown health risks, also tend to be heavily contaminated with glyphosate—a Class 2A carcinogen that can also damage your gut microbiome and has been linked to antibiotic-resistance. Most conventional (non-GE) wheat is also treated with toxic glyphosate prior to harvesting.<br />
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By altering the balance of your gut flora, pesticides and herbicides also disrupt the production of essential amino acids like tryptophan, a serotonin precursor, and promote production of p-cresol, a compound that interferes with metabolism of other environmental chemicals, thereby increasing your vulnerability to their toxic effects.<br />
Artificial sweeteners, along with thousands of food additives, most of which have never been tested for safety<br />
Chemicals in the food packaging, such as bisphenol-A (BPA), bisphenol-S (BPS), and phthalates, which can migrate into the food<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Exercise Effectively Combats Depression and Helps Rebuild Your Hippocampus</span></h3>
Recent research has shown clear links between inactivity and depression. Women who sat for more than seven hours a day were found to have a 47 percent higher risk of depression than women who sat for four hours or less per day. Those who didn't participate in any physical activity at all had a 99 percent higher risk of developing depression than women who exercised. Indeed, exercise is perhaps one of the most effective yet underutilized treatments for depression.<br />
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Studies have shown its efficiency typically surpasses that of antidepressant drugs. One of the ways exercise promotes mental health is by normalizing insulin resistance and boosting natural "feel good" hormones and neurotransmitters associated with mood control, including endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, glutamate, and GABA. <br />
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It also helps rid your body of stress chemicals that can lead to depression, and while depression can shrink your hippocampus, exercise has been shown to increase the volume of gray matter in the hippocampal region of the brain. It also promotes neurogenesis, i.e. your brain's ability to adapt and grow new brain cells. While sugar suppresses brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), thereby raising your risk of depression, exercise boosts it. <br />
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Exercise initially stimulates the production of a protein called FNDC5, which in turn triggers the production of BDNF. BDNF is a remarkable rejuvenator in several respects. In your brain, it not only preserves existing brain cells, it also activates brain stem cells to convert into new neurons, and effectively makes your brain grow larger. Research14 confirming this includes a study by Kirk Erickson, PhD, in which seniors aged 60 to 80 who walked 30 to 45 minutes, three days per week for one year, increased the volume of their hippocampus by two percent.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Meditation Also Alters Your Brain in Beneficial Ways</span></h3>
Meditation is another underutilized tool to optimize mental health. Not only is it helpful for stress relief and gaining greater self awareness (if not a more spiritual perspective of life's ups and downs), it too has been shown to alter the structures of your brain for the better. As reported by Forbes:15<br />
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"The practice appears to have an amazing variety of neurological benefits – from changes in grey matter volume to reduced activity in the 'me' centers of the brain to enhanced connectivity between brain regions...<br />
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Skeptics, of course, may ask what good are a few brain changes if the psychological effects aren't simultaneously being illustrated? Luckily, there's good evidence for those as well, with studies reporting that meditation helps relieve our subjective levels of anxiety and depression, and improve attention, concentration, and overall psychological well-being."<br />
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With regards to depression specifically, a 2014 meta analysis16 of 47 studies concluded that mindfulness meditation can be helpful. While the overall effect size17 was "moderate" at 0.3, Forbes rightfully points out that this is identical to the effect size for antidepressants, which is also 0.3, and the go-to solution in most cases of depression. Like exercise, mindfulness meditation has also been shown to increase cortical thickness in the hippocampus, and brain areas involved in the regulation of emotions and self-referential thought processes.18<br />
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Shrinkage of the amygdala has also been noted. In this case, less cell volume in a brain center can be a blessing, as the amygdala controls the subjective perception of fear, anxiety, and stress.<br />
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People suffering with anxiety disorders tend to produce too much serotonin in the amygdala, which is why serotonin-boosting drugs like SSRIs can worsen depression and anxiety in some people. Previous studies have also revealed that increased nerve activity in the amygdala is part of the underlying mechanism that produces anxiety. Basically, those with anxiety disorders have an over-active fear center, and meditation may help dampen this over-activity.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Key Strategies to Overcome Depression </span></h3>
Two key strategies for overcoming depression have already been addressed above: diet (trading in the processed foods for real food, with an emphasis on fermented foods to optimize your gut flora), and exercise. Optimizing your vitamin D level by getting appropriate sun exposure (or taking a vitamin D3 supplement with vitamin K2) is another key strategy not to be overlooked. In one previous study, people with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 11 times more prone to be depressed than those who had normal levels.<br />
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Considering the fact that vitamin D deficiency is typically the norm rather than the exception, and has been implicated in both psychiatric and neurological disorders, getting your vitamin D level checked and addressing any deficiency is a crucial step.<br />
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There's no doubt in my mind that if you fail to address the root of your depression, you could be left floundering and struggling with ineffective and potentially toxic band-aids for a long time. Your diet does play a large part in your mental health, so please address the impact processed foods might be having.<br />
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Also be sure to support optimal brain functioning with essential fats. This includes healthy saturated fats like avocados, butter made from raw grass-fed organic milk, raw dairy, organic pastured egg yolks, coconuts and coconut oil, unheated organic nut oils, raw nuts, and grass-fed meats. I also recommend supplementing your diet with a high-quality, animal-based omega-3 fat, like krill oil. This may be the single most important nutrient to battle depression.<br />
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Last but not least, add some effective stress-busting strategies to your toolbox. Ultimately, depression is a sign that your body and your life are out of balance. One way to return balance to your life is by addressing stress. Meditation can be helpful, as discussed above. When weather permits, get outside for a walk. But in addition to that, I also recommend using a system that can help you address emotional issues that you may not even be consciously aware of.<br />
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For this, my favorite is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Recent research has shown that EFT significantly increases positive emotions, such as hope and enjoyment, and decreases negative emotional states. EFT is particularly powerful for treating stress and anxiety because it specifically targets your amygdala and hippocampus, which are the parts of your brain that help you decide whether or not something is a threa<br />
(collect from : <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/30/depression-makes-brain-smaller.aspx">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/30/depression-makes-brain-smaller.aspx)</a></div>
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<b> A healthy lifestyle will make your heart healthier. Here are 10 things you can do to look after your heart.</b><br />
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<b>Give up smoking</b></h2>
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If you're a smoker, quit. It's the single best thing you can do for your heart health.<br />
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Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.<br />
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You're more likely to stop smoking for good if you use NHS stop smoking services. Visit the Smokefree website or ask your GP for help with quitting.<br />
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Getting and staying active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. It can also be a great mood booster and stress buster.<br />
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Do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. One way to achieve this target is by doing 30 minutes of activity on five days a week. Fit it in where you can, such as by cycling to work.<br />
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Manage your weight</h3>
Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease. Stick to a well-balanced diet low in fat and sugar and high in fruit and vegetables, combined with plenty of physical activity.<br />
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Find out if you are a healthy weight with the BMI calculator. If you are overweight, download the 12-week weight loss plan.<br />
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Eat more fibre</h3>
Eat plenty of fibre to help lower your risk of heart disease – aim for at least 30g a day. High-fibre foods can also help you avoid gaining weight. Eat a mix of types like wholemeal bread, bran and wholegrain cereals and plenty of fruit and veg.<br />
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Cut saturated fat</h3>
Small changes to your diet can have positive health benefits. Choose semi-skimmed over full-fat milk and leaner cuts of meat; steam or grill foods, rather than frying them. <br />
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Read the facts about fat.<br />
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Get your 5 A DAY</h3>
Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. They're a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. There are lots of tasty ways to get your 5 A DAY, like adding chopped fruit to cereal or including vegetables in your pasta sauces and curries. Get more 5 A DAY fruit and veg tips.<br />
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Cut out salt</h3>
To maintain healthy blood pressure, stop using salt at the table and try adding less to your cooking. Once you get used to the taste of food without added salt, you can cut it out completely. <br />
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Watch out for high salt levels in processed foods. Check the food labels – a food is high in salt if it has more than 1.5g salt (or 0.6g sodium) per 100g.<br />
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Eat fish</h3>
Eat fish twice a week, including a portion of oily fish. Fish such as mackerel, sardines, fresh tuna and salmon are an excellent source of omega-3 fats, which can help protect against heart disease.<br />
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Drink less alcohol</h3>
Alcohol can be fattening. Five pints of lager a week adds up to 44,200 calories over a year – equivalent to eating 221 doughnuts. Stick to the recommended daily alcohol limits to reduce the risks to your heart health from alcohol.<br />
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Read the food label</h3>
When shopping, look at the food label on food packets to see what the product contains. Understanding what is in food will help you make healthier choices<br />
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(sourch by : <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Healthyhearts/Pages/Healthy-heart-tips.aspx">http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Healthyhearts/Pages/Healthy-heart-tips.aspx</a>)</div>
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