Facts About Hops Alcohol and Your Beer Belly

The relationship between beer consumption and belly fat has been noticed since centuries. Yet, our modern doctors and nutritionists are still regarding alcoholic beverages as ordinary foods and sources of calories. Alcohol’s calorie content is, in fact the only visible tip of the iceberg. Relaying solely on calorie charts used in cutting-edge calorie-counter softwares and websites to evaluate the effect of wine, beer or hard liquors on belly fat syndrome, is not a sufficient option.
Actually, brewski hinders your body’s ability to burn fat in several ways:

Alcohol is a source of unwanted empty calories:

Each gram of Ethanol, aka Alcohol, contains seven calories; these are called empty calories, which means that your body doesn’t burn any calorie while “digesting” alcohol.
This being said, a single small beer contains 150 empty calories, this is roughly the equivalent of 15 min of jogging. Remember! The calorific effect is only the visible part of our iceberg.

Alcohol can hamper dramatically fat oxidation process:

Human body uses stored fat as a primarily source of fuel, especially during sleep and mild physical activities. However, whenever ethanol is available, it is rapidity converted to Acetaldehyde then eventually to Acetate. The body shut down fat oxidation and starts using Acetate as its primarily fuel. Some studies have shown that a dose as small as two shots of vodka, is able to shut down the whole body oxidation by 73% for several hours!

Alcohol intake leads to androgen deficiency in men

Acetylaldehyde, a product of alcohol metabolism, affects interstitial cells of Leydig by lowering considerably their ability to produce testosterone; a highly important hormone for gaining muscles, losing fat and male reproductive health. Alcohol also affects testosterone level in a different approach; it does this by hindering the P450 liver enzymes’ normal functions. The liver ceases breaking down estrogen molecules which increases estrogen levels in blood stream, theore lowering testosterone level. If you are yearning to ditch that fat tummy for ever, try to cut-down or avoid completely alcohol consumption.

Hops: a “wicked and pernicious weed” in your beer

If you are a crazy beer lover like I was, you must be certainly acquainted with the wonderful relaxing effect of hops. As soon as I would sip my first beer, all tensions and jitters would vaporize completely in a matter of seconds. Hops, also known as Humulus lupulus, is a powerful herb against anxiety, it has also a strong sedative effect. Lots of home fires, SPA home drowning accidents and other types of such misfortunes are caused solely by the sedative effect of this beer additive.
Hops has also another catastrophic drawback; its effect on testosterone is even worse than alcohol itself. It is considered, the most potent anti-testosterone consumed plant par excellence. Due to its high phytoestrogen content, and just by its olfactory propriety, hops was known to cause menstrual cramps, as well as irregularities in the menstrual cycles of women working in hops field. In men it affects testosterone production, libido, fat gut and man boobs.
For that matter, hops was dubbed “wicked and pernicious weed” and was banned for a period of time in England during the 16th century. Today, hops is mainly used as a beer additive and also as a main ingredient of breast enlargement pills.
Not only both alcohol and hops cause androgen deficiency in men but they are also strong appetizers and lead to overeating. I’m sorry to say this, but I have to say it: I really think any man whose wish is to ditch his beer belly, and by the way increase his virility, should stop consuming beer altogether.
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Ask the Internet How Are You Changing Your Eating Habits

Sweet readers! How have you been? Were slowly approaching full-swing mode here at CHG, and should resume our regularly scheduled program soon. (As it turns out, new marriage + new pet + new job as Food Editor of Grandparents.com + new apartment + holidays in three different, non-adjacent states = not conducive to blogging.)



From Flickrs Mike_Fleming



In the meantime, Id love to hear from you on this lovely question:

Q: How are you changing your eating habits for 2011? Will you be cooking more? Buying less processed food? Going on an Monte Cristo binge for the entire month of February? (*coughs* *raises hand*) Do tell.

A: Personally, the year will begin with a massive effort to re-normalize my relationship with food. My all-cake diet will come to an end. Ill resume eating vegetables again. The bajillion dollars Ive been blowing on office lunches will dwindle down to zip.

After that ... Im not sure. Maybe Ill try some crazy bean recipes? Or work with the slow cooker a bit more often? Or just drink. That works.

How about you guys? The comment section, she is open.

Want to ask the interweb a question? Post one in the comment section, or write to Cheaphealthygood@gmail.com. Then, tune in next Tuesday for an answer/several answers from the good people of the World Wide Net.

The Importance Of Eating Your Greens

Eating your greens may be even more important that previously thought, with the discovery that an immune cell population essential for intestinal health could be controlled by leafy greens in your diet.

The immune cells, named innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), are found in the lining of the digestive system and protect the body from bad bacteria in the intestine. They are also believed to play an important role in controlling food allergies, inflammatory diseases and obesity, and may even prevent the development of bowel cancers.

Dr Gabrielle Belz, Ms Lucie Rankin, Dr Joanna Groom and colleagues from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institutes Molecular Immunology division have discovered the gene T-bet is essential for producing a population of these critical immune cells and that the gene responds to signals in the food we eat.

Dr Belz said the research team revealed T-bet was essential for generating a subset of ILCs which is a newly discovered cell type that protects the body against infections entering through the digestive system. "In this study, we discovered that T-bet is the key gene that instructs precursor cells to develop into ILCs, which it does in response to signals in the food we eat and to bacteria in the gut," Dr Belz said. "ILCs are essential for immune surveillance of the digestive system and this is the first time that we have identified a gene responsible for the production of ILCs."

The research was published in the journal Nature Immunology.

Dr Belz said that the proteins in green leafy (cruciferous) vegetables are known to interact with a cell surface receptor that switches on T-bet, and might play a role in producing these critical immune cells. "Proteins in these leafy greens could be part of the same signalling pathway that is used by T-bet to produce ILCs," Dr Belz said. "We are very interested in looking at how the products of these vegetables are able to talk to T-bet to make ILCs, which will give us more insight into how the food we eat influences our immune system and gut bacteria."

ILCs are essential for maintaining the delicate balance between tolerance, immunity and inflammation. Ms Rankin said the discovery had given the research team further insight into external factors responsible for ILC activation. "Until recently, it has been difficult to isolate or produce ILCs," Ms Rankin said. "So we are very excited about the prospect for future research on these cells which are still poorly understood."

ILCs produce a hormone called interleukin-22 (IL-22), which can protect the body from invading bacteria, Dr Belz said. "Our research shows that, without the gene T-bet, the body is more susceptible to bacterial infections that enter through the digestive system. This suggests that boosting ILCs in the gut may aid in the treatment of these bacterial infections," she said.

ILCs help to maintain a healthy environment in the intestine by promoting good bacteria and healing small wounds and abrasions that are common in the tissues of the gut. They may also have a role in resolving cancerous lesions. "The discovery of these immune cells has thrown open a completely new way of looking at gut biology," Dr Belz said. "We are just starting to understand how important these immune cells are in regulating allergy and inflammation, and the implications for bowel cancer and other gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohns disease," she said.

"Understanding the biology of ILCs and the genes that are essential for generating them will help us to develop methods of targeting these cells," Dr Belz said. "This might include boosting ILCs in situations where they may not be active enough, such as infections or some cancers, or depleting them in situations where they are overactive, such as chronic inflammatory disease," she said.

6 Things Your Doctor May Have Trouble Telling You

What your doctor may not mention could matter to your health.

Patients often have trouble talking to their doctors. It can be hard to get the words out when the topic is emotionally charged or one you’d never bring up in polite conversation.

And for various reasons, sometimes including their own embarrassment, doctors may find it hard to bring up certain topics -- and that can compromise the care their patients receive.

“Communication is an inexact science,” says Bob Arnold, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of its Institute for Doctor-Patient Communication. “Communication between doctors and patients is especially hard because the stakes are high and there are strong emotions on both sides.”

Some doctors are better than others at broaching touchy topics. Here are six things some doctors leave unsaid -- and what to do about it.
1. “You need to do something about that.”

Doctors are often reluctant to bring up a topic that might cause offense, even when there are pressing medical reasons to discuss it. A patient’s weight problem is one topic doctors sometimes shy away from. Others include whether the patient is depressed, smokes, abuses drugs or alcohol, has marital or sexual problems, or is experiencing financial hardship.

What to do: If your doctor fails to broach a topic that might be relevant to your health, bring it up yourself.

“Patients often think, ‘I will tell the doctor about this only if he or she asks me,’” says Richard M. Frankel, PhD, professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. “They should be thinking, ‘Am I telling the doctor everything that I ought to be telling him or her?”
2. “You don’t need that drug.”

Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads can be pretty effective at convincing patients that they need a particular medication (drugs to treat depression, diabetes, or erectile dysfunction are among the most heavily advertised) -- and even doctors can be swayed by these ads, notes David H. Newman, MD, director of clinical research in the emergency department at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York and the author of Hippocrates’ Shadow. And when asked for a prescription,  some doctors find it hard to say no--even when the patient doesn’t really need that particular drug.

Why is that? Ultimately, medical practices are businesses, and doctors sometimes fear that turning down a request for a drug could leave the “customer” feeling disappointed. “Doctors are terrible at saying ‘no,’” Newman says.

What to do: Newman says there’s nothing wrong with asking the doctor ifmedication might be helpful. But it’s a mistake to push a doctor to write you a prescription. “It can be dangerous to ask for things,” Newman says.
3. “I don’t know what’s going on.”

For all the advances in medical care, many ailments remain hard to diagnose and treat.

 Back pain is one. Doctors are sometimes quick to blame it on a specific anatomical cause -- for instance, muscle strain or a bulging spinal disk -- even though most back pain is of unknown origin.

Doctors are sometimes understandably reluctant to admit uncertainty. Some are so fearful of looking ignorant or incompetent that they act as if they know what’s causing a particular symptom even when they don’t. When this happens, they tend to order tests and treatments that are likely to prove needless.

What to do: How do you avoid the rush to possibly inappropriate care? Anytime a doctor suggests a test or treatment, ask questions. What will happen if you don’t get that test or treatment? How much will you benefit if you do? Don’t consent to the intervention until all your questions are answered. “You have to keep probing to know whether what the doctor is recommending is really supported by science,” Newman says.
4. “I’m not sure you got what I said.”

Doctors sometimes worry that what they tell a patient goes in one ear and out the other. Unfortunately, that’s often the case. On average, studies suggest, patients grasp only about half of what doctors tell them.

Yet the fault sometimes lies not with the patient’s inattention, but the doctor’s poor communication skills.

“Physicians tend to deliver information in long, dense mini-lectures,” says Debra Roter, DrPH, professor of health, behavior, and society at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore and the author of Doctors Talking with Patients/Patients Talking with Doctors: Improving Communication in Medical Visits. “They’ll say things like, “Let me explain to you the function of the pancreas” when what the patient wants to know what a diagnosis of diabetes means in practical terms.

To avoid misunderstanding, doctors could initiate a back-and-forth discussion with their patients. But not all do.

“Doctors are not good about assessing the patient’s understanding of our explanations,” says Dean Schillinger, MD, professor of medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. “We’re infamous for saying, ‘Are you clear about what I’ve told you?’ What we should be doing is asking patients to restate what we’ve told them.”

What to do: At the end of your appointment, if your doctor doesnt ask you to recap what theyve told you, do so anyway, Schillinger suggests. Simply tell the doctor you want to make sure you understand, and then use your own words to relate what you think you were told.

5. “This is risky.”

Just about every drug and surgical procedure poses risks to the patient. Even something as seemingly benign as a course of antibiotics can cause diarrhea, yeast infections, allergic reactions, and other unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects.

Yet some doctors understate the risks posed by the treatments they recommend.

Similarly, when doctors order X-rays, cardiac catheterizations, and other diagnostic tests, they sometimes fail to explain the risks. These include the risk of a false-positive (indicating a medical problem that doesn’t exist), which can lead to needless anxiety and to even more tests.

”Doctors are very good at talking about benefits,” says Newman. “They’re not good at talking about risks.”

What to do: Ask the doctor to explain any risks posed by a recommended test or treatment.
6. "I dont have anything to offer you."

Some doctors may paint an overly optimistic picture when talking about life-threatening ailments, Newman says. Some encourage patients to undergo debilitating treatments when these are almost certain to fail. Even when death is imminent, Newman says, many doctors put off talking about it out of a sense of failure.

“Giving bad news makes us feel bad,” says Arnold. “Sometimes we feel inadequate and worry that our patients will blame us.” If you’d like the doctor not to pull punches when talking about your prognosis, say so, says Frankel.

What to do: Newman recommends talking to your doctor about end-of-life care while you’re still healthy. Do you want doctors to do everything possible to save your life, even if there’s little chance of survival? Or would you prefer to forgo treatment likely to keep you on a ventilator and a feeding tube? Either way, let your doctor know.

In addition to talking with your doctor, it’s prudent to draw up an advance directive that allows you to detail your wishes regarding end-of-life care and designate a health-care proxy (someone to direct your care in the event that you are incapacitated). And of course, communicate your wishes to your loved ones.

Natural Methods to Enlarge Your Breasts

Before surgery, why not consider some natural methods to enlarge you breasts.

Lets face it, any type of cosmetic surgery is a big step to take and also carries the risk of many diverse issues that could go wrong both in the long term and the short term. We have all heard the horrendous stories that are wheeled out from time to time by the press, and seen the pictures of what may occur. Whether you go for a home clinic or try a cheaper but possibly riskier overseas alternative, you have to ask yourself a question. Could the psychological effects of a "bad" operation be more harmful than the actual psychological need for aesthetic enhancement. My advice and what the rest of this article will explain to you is that before you make that big step, why not explore fully the natural alternatives. Here are some brief tips.

Unlike surgery, a natural approach to breast enlargement will not be the same for each person, even if they receive the same method. The natural methods can improve size but also the shape of your breasts. In most cases, you will be prescribed to use tablets they are made up from natural herbs that have been around for a long time and it has been used for various cures and remedies. Because they are natural, they will be cheaper than a clinical solution but obviously the results might not be instantaneous. On the good side, you will not be exposed to side effects (in 99.9% of women) and you can do the treatment yourself in the comfort of your own home. Most natural treatments will offer money back guarantees if they dont work so this is another plus point.

Natural remedies using herbs come in the form of tablets and creams. For better results when doing these treatments, it is advisable to drink a lot of fluid (water is best) and do some exercises that are helpful to tone up your breasts.

Another "add-on" to the usage of pills and creams when trying to enlarge you breasts is to use massage. Massages are great to get the blood flowing and encourage healthy new tissue to grow. This will not usually make the breasts bigger, but will keep them in shape and looking good.

So, to sum up I would highly recommend looking at natural ways of enlarging your breast before spending money on surgery.

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By : Jazmine A Cunningham
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Here are five things you should know about your kids and milk

Here are five things you should know about your kids and milk:

1. They need to drink more. Milk contains nine essential nutrients and vitamins, including protein, vitamins A, D, and B12, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, zinc, and magnesium. Children who drink milk tend to have "superior" overall nutrient intakes compared with children who dont drink milk, according to a study released last year by researchers at Environ International Corp., the University of Vermont, and the National Dairy Council. Yet only a third to a half of American children and adolescent boys consume the government-recommended number of dairy servings, and fewer than one in five adolescent girls meets the recommendation. Adolescents should drink three 8-ounce glasses of reduced-fat or skim milk (or equivalent products, such as yogurt) daily.


2. Many parents dont know whether their kids to drink whole milk, 2 percent, 1 percent, or fat-free. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long recommended whole milk, usually 3.5 percent to 4 percent fat, for children up to age 2 because saturated fats are needed for brain development. "Eighty percent of brain development occurs in the first two years of life, so you want the fat at that point," says Frank R. Greer, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and chairman of the AAPs nutrition committee.

For kids over the age of 2, its best to serve reduced-fat milk (either 1 or 2 percent). "Thats primarily because kids get lots of fat in their diets. And milk, though it has lots of nice nutrients in it, you dont need as a source of fat," Greer says.

3. Not all toddlers should drink whole milk. Because obesity is a risk factor for heart disease and often is accompanied by cholesterol problems, the pediatrics academy now recommends low-fat milk (no more than 2 percent fat) for 1-year-olds for whom weight or obesity is a concern, Greer says. That new advice is aimed at 1-year-olds who are already overweight, have overweight parents, or have a family history of heart problems. Very young children are increasingly getting fats from sources other than milk.

Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The level of obesity among children aged 6 to 11 more than doubled in the past 20 years, going from 6.5 percent in 1980 to 17 percent in 2006. The rate among 12- to 19-year-olds more than tripled, increasing from 5 percent to 17 percent; for children aged 2 to 5 years, it increased from 5 percent to 12.4 percent.

4. Drinking flavored milk isnt all bad. Limiting children and teens access to flavored milk may only lead to the undesirable effect of cutting nutrient intake. Flavored milk is better than none at all, even though it has more sugar and slightly higher calorie content than unflavored milk. Its a nutrient-rich package providing the same nine essential nutrients as plain milk. Each 8-ounce serving of milk—plain or flavored—provides 300 mg of calcium, which is a fourth of the daily calcium requirement for children. While flavored milk contains both natural and added sugars (nearly half of the sugar in flavored milk is naturally present in the milk), it contains less added sugar than other beverages that kids drink, such as carbonated soft drinks. On average, according to the CDC, an 8-ounce low-fat (or 1 percent) flavored milk contains 158 calories, while low-fat plain milk contains 105. A 12-ounce servicing of apple juice, by comparison, contains 192 calories, and 12 ounces of lemon-lime soda contains 148 calories, without the nutrients in milk.

5. Even lactose-intolerant kids may be able to stomach some milk or dairy products. The AAP advises parents to not give up on feeding dairy products to lactose-intolerant children and teens. The reason: The calcium in these foods is important for bone health, and dairy products also contain other nutrients important for growth.

Roughly 20 percent of U.S. children have some degree of intolerance to lactose, the sugar naturally found in milk. Yet lactose intolerance is often mild enough that affected kids can consume at least some milk and dairy products. Also, yogurt and cheese contain less lactose per serving than milk. "If your child is going to have a lactose-intolerance problem, its usually identified as a problem in the first five years," Greer says. Certain ethnic and racial groups are more likely to suffer from the condition, including blacks, Hispanics and some Asians, he adds.

: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/childrens-health/articles/2009/03/20/5-nutrition-facts-about-milk-and-healthy-kids

Tips On How To Take Care Of Your Skin

Taking care of your skin has to do discipline. Skin care routine is necessary to take good care of your skin, you must follow the procedures with total determination. There are things you must do even when you have a skin care routine such as using appropriate make up remover, knowing your skin type, testing if the skin care product you bought is good for your skin, avoiding massaging your skin too hard.

However, If you really desire to have a beautiful skin, the following skin care procedures must be part of your daily activities.

1.Cleansing: The first thing that you do when it comes to skin care is cleansing. Cleansing is essential as it helps in getting rid of dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin. All you have to do is to clean your skin with a good cleansing lotion or cream.

It is advisable that you do this two times in a day. (morning and evening). You can also follow your dermatologist advise as regards how many times in a day

2. Exfoliating: exfoliation is important as it helps in replenishing the skin cell, removing the dead skin cells which causes blockage of pores. Exfoliating twice or once every week will depend on your skin type and some environmental factors.

However,wether this is done twice or one a week , you still have to be very careful about excessive exfoliation so that your skin will not be damaged.

3. Moisturising: What do moisturisers do? They help your skin not to get dry. People with dry skin known that it breaks the upper layer skin which result to dead skill cells.

The role of moisturisers in making your skin beautiful and healthy cannot be overemphazied. All you have to do is to buy and use them. You can do this with help of your dermatologist.

Having a dermatologist is necessary due to the fact they pay an important role in helping to have a glowing skin. They give you good advice on the type of skin you have, skin care products that suit your skin, and how to treat skin diseases like eczema, acne etc

There are many skin care products both online and offline that are very effective, you should try as much as possible to know your skin type. We have four type of skin. Namely; dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin and normal skin so when choosing a particular product, do it with the help of your dermatologist.

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Sharon James is a dermatologist who takes care of people with skin diseases.If you are looking for the best way to take care of skin. You can visit her site:
http://www.skincaregist.com/skin-care-tips/ambi-skin-care/

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3 Eye Exercises To Improve Your Eyesight Naturally

Whether we are going on an adventurous trip, or enjoying a happy family gathering, seeing clearly naturally, makes these fun occasions more exciting and fulfilling. Because our eyesight is such an important aspect of our health,it is critically important that we take the necessary steps to improve it.

What happens if you dont use a muscle? The muscle becomes weak and loses its ability to function efficiently. As soon as that muscle is exercised regularly it becomes stronger, increasing muscle strength and performance. A similar principle applies to eye exercises as they help to strengthen the muscles of the eyes that control vision. Here are 3 eye exercise techniques to improve vision naturally:

You can perform these techniques while listening to your favorite music. It makes the techniques more fun and maintains your motivation to practice them regularly. All it takes is just minutes a day.

1. Eye Motion Eye Exercise - The objective of this vision exercise is to strengthen the eye muscles. This goal is achieved by increasing their ability to focus on different objects in different positions quickly. To perform this technique, find a comfortable chair. Maintain an upright posture. Relax your body. Practice moving just your eyes not your head, across a room of your house. You are basically using your eyes to scan various objects in a room; TV, papers, tables, pictures, clocks and windows etc. Move your eyes continually while avoiding stopping at any particular object. While you are performing this technique, inhale and exhale deeply. Repeat this technique 3 times.

2. 10 second Focusing Technique - Close your eyes briefly and carefully and gently apply a very light message to your eye lids for 3 seconds. Then open them. Identify two fixed points; one that is close up and the other in the distance. For example, the close up point can be your computer and the distant point can be a window in the distance. Focus your eyes on the computer for 10 seconds then shift your focus to the window for 10 seconds. Repeat for 3 repetitions.

3. The Figure 8 Eye Exercise Technique - This eye exercise improves vision while providing the additional benefit of relieving stress and tension in the eyes. Be seated in a comfortable chair at a distance of about 3 feet from the wall, (about 10 feet away). Simply imagine a large figure 8 on the wall. The same way you would trace the outline of a shape or object on a piece of paper with a pencil or pen, In this case, pretend that your eyes are that pencil and start tracing the outline of that imaginary figure 8 moving your eyes only not your head for 10 breaths. Trace the outline of that figure exactly. The number of repetitions you perform depends on your comfort level. For example, pay attention to the way your eyes feel. 4 repetitions are recommended but if your eyes feel tired take a break and decrease the number of repetitions

We can promote eye health with the application of eye exercise techniques. They strengthen, tone and improve the efficiency of the eye muscles helping us to see better naturally; the way Mother Nature intended us to see.

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Usage Of Henna On Your Hair

* If you use henna regularly, you will find that the graying of hair will also
   get reduced.

* Take a plastic bowl and take henna in sufficient quantity. Add slightly

   warm water and some lemon juice to it and mix thoroughly so that it

   mixes consistently and becomes a paste. Leave the mixture overnight

   so that the dye works well on hair.

* Add the ingredients properly and if you have dry hair you can add few
   drops of mustard oil to it. For oily hair only lemon juice is sufficient.
   You can add 2 teaspoons of yogurt if you have dandruff in your hair.

* Wash your hair before applying the henna paste. Make sure you wear
   old clothes before applying henna on your hair because it leaves

   black stains.

* You can wear hand gloves so that you can prevent your hands from
   getting stained.

* If you have long hair, you can part your hair from middle and start
   applying the henna paste.  Cover all the parts and apply to the full
   length of your hair.

* Leave the henna applied hair for one or two hours as you need the
   colour to come out and then wash it with running water. Once the paste
   is removed, you can apply a mild shampoo and let the hair dry naturally.

Your Fear of the Dentist

Dental phobia is estimated to affect about 30% of all adults, with many unable to entertain the idea of dental work being done under anesthetic.

As with most forms of phobic behaviour, the origins of dental fear tend to be found in childhood or adolescence - a traumatic dental experience, possibly with a critical or inconsiderate dentist, maybe backed up by unfavourable experiences related to friends or family members. Such experience can influence adult behaviour despite any amount of education and media coverage to the contrary.

The consequences of dental phobia can be traumatic in themselves. Over many years, a condition which is treatable can turn into one which is not. Phobic patients are highly likely to suffer from dental disease and end up slowly losing their teeth or in emergency services.

Dental phobics can get special help by specialists in psychotherapy services. There is a ‘talking’ cure, a very effective and friendly form of treatment, which often produces dramatic results. The guiding principle behind treatment is a graduated controlled exposure of patients to the feared stimulus.

The patients first have a session, in a room near the surgery, with a psychotherapist who will work with them to help them leave their fear in the past. They will then have a consultation with the dentist. Psychotherapy is more effective if the patients go immediately into the surgery, even if only for a consultation, rather than waiting several weeks.

A demystification of the dentist and his equipment is intended. Not all dentists cause pain. Besides, if one goes to the dentist regularly and damage to the teeth is treated immediately, there is little chance for the patient to feel any pain, whereas when fear of the dentist keeps you away from the surgery and your teeth develop large cavities, the intervention will always be painful.

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How Depression Ruin Your Health

How Depression Ruin Your Health | some of us may be already depressed. Depression not only disturb the social daily activity, but also will be the bed effect of health.

"Emotion effected our health", says by cardiologist, Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of New York University Women Heart Program, and author of The Complete Guide to Women Health.

To know much more about depression disturb our heart, here are the explanation about it. lets see :)

1. Sick and sad

Depression that lasts for long periods can lower a persons immune system, and make you more easy to get sick.

"You have a higher chance of having a cold or infection," says Katherine Muller, a clinical psychologist from the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, Allentown.

2. Heart problems

Depression can increase the levels of stress hormones, like cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine, which also increases blood pressure and heart rate, says Goldberg.

"Higher levels of cortisol makes the arteries more susceptible to plaque," he explained. Goldberg explained that the fat deposits of plaque that clogs arteries, eventually blocking potentially in the bloodstream that can trigger heart attacks and strokes.

3. Destructive diet

People with depression commonly will changes dietary occur. In these conditions the person is likely to find it easier hungry or do not have the appetite.

Muller said, if you start eating your taste is lost, eat something small and healthy - such as vegetables, fruits or nuts - every three hours.

"Eating regularly will re-regulate your appetite," said Muller.

4. Lower the sex drive

People with depression will lower levels of the serotonin hormone. Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that create feelings of pleasure. This condition can also affect your desire for having sex.

5. Destructive energy

6. Sabotage of sleep

Depression can affect and disrupt sleep patterns. People with depression generally less get enough sleep.

7. Trigger pain

Headaches are often feels worse when youre feeling sad. A study in 2010 at Oxford University found that people with depression tend to have stronger pain than people who are happy, after the examiner on the brain scan.

8. Stomach problems

Is your depression associated with anxiety? If so, perhaps this condition will trigger the appearance of diarrhea, abdominal pain and heartburn, Latz said.

"Feelings of anxiety creates more stomach acid, which causes digestive problems," he said.

9. Back pain

Latz explains that people who are depressed tend to have habits and sedentary lifestyle (less active).

How to Overcome:
Latz gave the advice, make a habit for resting on your chair in desk, for 5-15 minutes/hour. Then change your position and stretch the leg muscles.

Clobber Your Allergies The Natural Way

50 million Americans are suffering from allergies right now and theyre just as desperate for relief as you are.

You could turn to allergy medications like antihistamines to ease your symptoms. But they come with side effects. Drowsiness is the most common, but these lesser-known side effects may surprise you.

Vanishing sex drive: Any allergy medicine that has a depressive effect like antihistamines - can make you lose that lovin feelin
Increased appetite: Antihistamines stimulate your appetite, so you eat more and gain weight

Depression: The sedative in some allergy drugs with antihistamines can make existing depression worse or aggravate underlying depression

Anxiety: Pseudoephedrine has an effect similar to drinking several cups of coffee. It could give you heart palpitations insomnia and anxiety

Altered taste and smell: The preservatives and fragrances added to some allergy nasal sprays might cause your favorite foods to lose their flavor, and

Fuzzy thinking: Antihistamines that cause drowsiness can also make you feel sluggish less mentally sharp than usual and impair your ability to drive.

Fortunately, you dont have to rely on allergy medication to get relief. Researchers have found that all-natural alternatives can help your allergies often without the troubling side effects

Quercetin
This bioflavonoid has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. It stabilizes your cell membranes, preventing them from spilling their pro-inflammatory histamine into your surrounding blood and tissue. And if the histamine is not released, your allergy symptoms never occur in the first place.

Studies like the one done at Chung-Ang University in Korea in 2008 show that quercetin is a safe and effective way to decrease symptom-causing histamine and works as well as many allergy drugs.

Its important to note here that quercetin alone is barely soluble in water, so it doesnt absorb well in your body. However, you can improve its absorption by taking quercetin with bromelain, a natural protein-digesting enzyme derived from pineapples.

Butterbur
Butterbur leaf extract has been traditionally used to treat asthma and bronchitis, but researchers are finding that it also works wonders to help hay fever.

In a study done in Romanshorn, Switzerland, 580 patients were given butterbur to treat their allergies and their symptoms improved a whopping 90%!

Another study of 125 people found that butterbur extract was as effective as Zyrtec at treating allergy symptoms.

Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle has been used for centuries to treat a number of conditions including hay fever. In a study done by the Herbal Science Group, stinging nettle extract prevented several key inflammatory causes of seasonal allergies. It appears to work as an anti-inflammatory and has the ability to reduce histamine in your body  giving you allergy relief.

Grape Seed Extract
This potent antioxidant packs quite a punch. When it comes to pure, immune-boosting power, grape seed extract is 50 times stronger than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C!

Its actually the proanthocyanidins in the grape seed extract that help ease your allergy symptoms. They inhibit the enzymes that produce histamines and help keep your allergy symptoms from rearing their ugly heads.

Vitamin C
High doses of vitamin C 1,000 mg or greater can help tame allergic reactions.

One study done by the researchers at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn found that people who took 1,000 mg of vitamin C every day for three days had significant reductions in blood levels of histamine.

Because vitamin C is not a histamine receptor blocker, its not fast-attacking relief. What it does, though, is help prevent or lessen allergy symptoms over the long term.

Hot, Spicy Foods
You can find allergy relief in your kitchen by whipping up spicy dishes the hotter, the better. Hot, spicy foods thin mucous secretions, which in turn can clear your nasal passages and help you breathe easier during allergy season.

The most beneficial spices are: cayenne pepper, hot ginger, fenugreek, onion and garlic.

So check with your doctor before taking natural supplements for your allergies. For more information and the full article, visit http://www.newsblarg.com/node/1366.

Foods for your Memory

It’s common to worry about losing your memory. Aging naturally
means losing brain cells, but research has shown that eating certain
foods can help improve memory.
Chances are, you’re already eating
some foods that are helping to improve your memory. Vegetables, fruits
and whole grains are all components of a healthful diet, and they
have the added benefit of helping to prevent memory loss. However,
there are several very specific foods that are especially helpful in
this area. Here are four suggested snacks to add to your diet – some
of which may surprise you:

Sardines.
Full of polyunsaturated fats, sardines have been shown to improve
memory quickly. One study found that people with the highest levels of
omega-3 fats in their diets were much less likely to be diagnosed with
dementia than others. Sardines are packed with omega-3 oils, which
reduce inflammation of the cells that bring about memory decline. Other
fatty fish such as salmon, halibut, herring and trout can have the
same effect. Try to eat at least three servings of fish per week.

Blueberries.
Packed with antioxidants, blueberries can do a lot to protect the
brain. They contain anthocyanin, a phytochemical which boosts memory.
The antioxidants in the berries can slow the aging process by delaying
the oxidation process and fighting free radicals, which have been
linked with memory loss problems. Blueberries are also a great source
of flavonoids, natural compounds that can enhance spatial memory and
learning.

Coffee.
Some of us need that caffeine jolt in the morning to jump-start the
day, and it turns out that coffee also has long-term benefits for
memory, especially for women. One study discovered that women ages 65
and older who drank three cups of coffee per day had 33 percent less
decline in memory over a four-year period than women who drank one cup
of coffee or less per day. Coffee also increases activity in parts of
the brain responsible for memory, which leads to excellent short-term
benefits.

Spinach. Full
of folic acid, which has been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s
disease, spinach also contains many antioxidants and other compounds
that serve to protect brain cells from damage. Studies have shown that
eating folic-rich foods is linked with quicker information processing
and memory recall. Eating as little as half a cup of cooked spinach
per day gives you two-thirds of the suggested daily folic acid goal.

Train Your Brain So That The Weight Does not Go Up and Down

Losing weight is a very difficult and tiring due to fluctuations,occasional down then up again. and so on. According to the expert,before trying to lose weight,you need to learn is how to keep it in order not to go up and down.

According to research,weight loss will last long if dieters understand healthy habits to maintain your diet and get used to walking around before applying any weight loss program.

The study,involved 267 obese women were divided into 2 groups randomly. The first group was asked to immediately perform the method of weight loss,while the second group was asked to undergo a lifestyle adjustment program and learn to stabilize body weight for 8 week before  starting a weight loss methods.

All participant in both groups were equally successful eventually cut his weight about 7 kg or 9 percent of initial body weight. but the following year,the weight back again 7 kg in those who directly perform weight loss methods. Women who participate in the program 8 weeks behind average only 3 kg.

weight loss programs in the research carried out for 20 week containing a variety of conventional methods are proven effective. Participants meet weekly with a trained instructor, a journal of food,plenty of exercise and increased consumption of fruits and vegetables.

In the 8-week program ,the participants were instructed to not only lose weight,but was also told that weight will come back again after successfully unloaded. The program is designed to teach you how to recognize and control the fluctuating weight,1.5~3 kg that occurs in people with normal weight.

Successful dieters who lose weight often feel excited and enjoyed it then fall asleep so that weight back again. This 8-week program is a program of cognitive behavioral approach, in which participants are taught about dieters experience she ever h
   

5 Important Tips to Prevent Damage of Your Teeth

5 Important Tips to Prevent Damage of Your Teeth | Dental health is important. Gigi is one of the belle of your appearance. Can you imagine if we get a toothache, or your tooth decay?. This is definitely disturbing our activities. Preventing tooth decay is not easy. Need patience and thoroughness. Tooth decay can actually be prevented as early as possible. Of course many ways to do, in order to make the teeth look healthier and more meaningful.

The following are 5 important tips to prevent damage of your teeth:

1. Brush your teeth regularly. It definitely can prevent tooth decay. While this may seem like a hassle, this is one of the easiest and most effective way to prevent tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease. Experts recommend that you brush your teeth at least twice a day course with a standards-compliant toothpaste (containing fluoride). Toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months. The correct brushing technique is to brush for at least two minutes (one minute at the top and one minute at the bottom) in a circular motion, concentrating on the gum line.

2. Floss (clean between the teeth) at least once a day. Flossing removes plaque and food particles between teeth that can not be reached with a toothbrush. Not flossing can lead to plaque between teeth and gum disease, so that every day between all the teeth flossing is essential for healthy teeth.

3. Check your teeth regularly. Most of us do not visit a dentist regularly. Whether its because they do not feel like they need it or because they are afraid, many people do not do check-ups at least once a year. The annual consultation to the dentist should include cleaning, which removes tartar and plaque from the teeth, preventing damage and gum disease. Check-ups regularly is the best way to prevent dental disease.

4. Limit consumption of sugar and beverages, which can damage the teeth. Sugar is one of the main actors behind tooth decay. Thus limiting snacks and sweet drinks such as soda, chocolate, candy is a good way to improve dental health and prevent tooth decay. Limit also drinks like coffee and red wine can stain teeth. Beverages such as water and milk and foods containing high calcium is good for dental health.

5. Consumption of vitamins. Calcium and Vitamin C and D are essential for healthy teeth. Bone density starts to decrease as age increases, so the increase in calcium can help maintain bone density. Vitamin K and D aids in the absorption of minerals that help the health of the mouth, teeth, and gums. Get plenty of calcium through leafy green vegetables.

Hopefully these 5 Important Tips to Prevent Damage of Your Teeth is useful, and may be you also interest in tips for maintaining eye health

Fish Oil and Your Heart

Fish oil and your heart

Recent reports on the health benefits of fish oil sound almost too good to be true. The omega-3 fatty acids that it contains have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes and slow the formation of plaques in the arteries, and they may also lower blood pressure.

Accordingly, the American Heart Association now recommends that healthy people eat fatty fish at least twice a week (individuals with heart disease should consume 1,000 milligrams of omega-3s per day and may want to discuss capsule supplements with their doctors). The latest studies go even further, demonstrating that the benefits of omega-3s extend beyond the heart and exploring exactly how these fatty acids do their good work in our bodies.

Research conducted at the University of Barcelona showed that obese mice living on a diet enriched with omega-3s displayed improved sensitivity to insulin. If the finding holds true for humans, this insulin response could translate to a reduced risk of diabetes. Other scientists are garnering evidence for the anecdotal claims that fish oils improve cognitive functioning.

Last fall an American and Canadian team reported on three studies in which infants were randomly fed standard or high-omega-3 formulas; those who consumed the latter performed better on a problem-solving test. An independent, large-scale study in Sweden found that teenage males who eat fish weekly have intelligence scores 7 percent higher than do those who eat fish less often. Consuming fish more than once per week correlated with intelligence scores that were 12 percent higher than those of infrequent fish eaters.

Meanwhile, an international team has tracked how one of the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), carries out its protective functions. The scientists determined that the body converts DHA to a compound called resolvin D2, which prevents neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) from sticking to the walls of blood vessels and initiating an inflammation response. In mice with sepsis, resolvin D2 reduced the widespread swelling that usually accompanies the condition without impairing the immune system’s ability to fight the underlying infection.

A similar mechanism may be behind fish oil’s cardiovascular benefits, since inflammation is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. “Resolvin D2 is an excellent prototype for a new anti-inflammatory drug,” says pharmacologist Mauro Perretti of Queen Mary University of London, one of the study’s authors. A Massachusetts-based company, Resolvyx Pharmaceuticals, is already conducting clinical trials of resolvins for the treatment of inflammatory problems, including asthma and dry eyes.

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Planting Care Tips for Your Star Fruit

The Carambola, also called Star Fruit, is a small to medium sized tree that produces a juicy tropical fruit. The flavor combines those of the apple, grape and citrus and is crisp in texture. The fruit can be eaten fresh and is often used in salads and as a garnish due to its unique star shape.

When selecting a Star Fruit be sure it is fully yellow then allow to ripen on your counter until the fruit becomes golden and the ribs begin to brown. Some of the common varieties of Carambola include: King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin, and Fwang Tung. Once your Star Fruit is mature it is capable of producing up to 200 pounds of fruit a year.

TIPS for Growing Starfruit:

    * Temperature: Thrive in subtropical and tropical climates. Zone 10 to 11, but can be grown in zone 9 with protection from frost. Older trees are more tolerant of frost, but growth stops at 55 to 60 degrees and prolonged exposure to temperatures below freezing could kill the tree.
    * Best Dooryard Varieties: Arkin is the most commonly grown variety due to it sweeter flavor.
    * Avg. Height and Width: Varies with the variety, but Carambola trees range from about 12 to 30 feet tall. They are a smaller tree perfect for the average homeowner’s yard.

    * Native Range: Native to Malaysia, Indonesia and Southern China. Commercial production now occurs in Hawaii, Florida and other tropical regions of the world.
    * Fertilize: 4 to 5 times a year with balanced liquid fertilizer or use a slow release granular fertilizer several times during the growing season.
    * Water: Star Fruit does well with regular watering. Additional watering is not needed during the rainy season.
    * Plant in full sun. Trees will do better in an area that is protected or sheltered from the wind.
    * Soil: Carambola are not too particular of soil of types, but grow faster and produce more fruit in a soil with more organic matter. Needs good drainage and does not like wet feet.

We currently have the Arkin variety for sale in the Garden Shoppe and grow the Arkin and Fwang Tung varieties on the grounds of the Estates.

Delicious Fat Burning Fruit Juices That You Can Add To Your Weight Loss Diet

Even though you cannot make use of fruit juices alone to improve your health and lose weight successfully, you can make use of some nutritious fruit juices to aid and supplement the fat burning efforts of your exercise routines and your fat burning balanced diets.Therefore, in this article, we shall be looking at some highly nutritious fruit juices that you can add to your weight loss diets:

1-Mixed honey, lemon, ginger and grapefruit juice

This mixed fruit juice is very good at burning excess body fat and it also aids proper regulation of blood sugar thus helping to reduce hunger; this mixed fruit juice is a proven weight loss fruit juice drink.

It is highly recommended that you take this drink as your first meal in the morning before you eat anything else. The ingredients inside this juice are rich in certain digestive enzymes that will help you to shed off excess fat and they also help to boost your immune system to ward off colds and flu.

The components of this nutritious fruit mixture include the following:

A-Honey

This component is rich in healthy digestive enzymes and it also contains vitamin B. Honey has anti microbial properties; it helps to improve the level of hydration of the body; it helps to cleanse the body, and it contains a lot of anti-oxidants.

B-Grapefruit

This natural fruit is rich in fat burning enzymes; it also aids in the lowering of the insulin levels in the blood thus helping to regulate blood sugar levels. It contains pectin which is a great type of soluble fibre which helps to resolve indigestion and constipation.

C-Lemon

Lemon is a natural cleanser and detoxifier; it also improves liver function and digestion thus causing less excess carbohydrates to be converted into fat.

D-Ginger

This natural food aids digestion by stimulating the secretion of lots of digestive juices in the stomach. It also improves blood circulation and metabolism; it strengthens the immune system and the internal organs of the body.

How do you prepare this drink?

-Chop 2 grapefruits, 3 lemons, one large ginger and put them into a juicer to squeeze out their juice

-Add honey to this juice mixture and stir

-Serve the juice

You can also take this drink before you eat all your major meals to burn more fat and nourish your body with the wide range of minerals and vitamins that this drink contains.

2-Raw carrot juice

Another great fat burning fruit juice is raw carrot fruit juice. To make this juice, it is better to use uncooked carrots that have a lower glycaemic index than cooked carrots.

You can take up to 6 glasses of uncooked carrot juice once a day to detoxify your system which will help to wean you off sugar laden junk food. This fruit juice will also supply your body with lots of vitamins and minerals like the following: folic acid, calcium, magnesium, and copper.

3-Apple juice

Apple is a fibre rich fruit that aids weight loss (the average sized apple contains 5 grams of fibre). You can take this apple juice as a great juice snack.

4-Kale juice

Kale is a kind of cabbage that contains lots of fibre, nutrients and anti-oxidants. It is rich in beta-carotenes, vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. This juice is also a good fruit juice snack which helps to shed excess body weight.

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The Natural Way To Make Your Skin Look Younger

You can make your skin look younger and improve your overall health at the same time with the help of a few all-natural skin care products. People have been tapping into the healing power of nature for generations, but now that choice has been taken to the next level with products that help to heal your skin on multiple levels.

So why is this kind of deep healing so important? The skin is the largest and most delicate of the human organs. It is also the one most exposed to damage from outside elements. Everything we come in contact with can have an effect on the skin, from household chemicals to the sun, and in most cases that effect is negative. So deep healing is your best way of fighting back and maintaining younger looking skin.

Accumulated toxins are just one way that the skin can be damaged. Aging also causes the loss of elastin and collagen, as well as the breakdown of hyaluronic acid that helps to protect the skin. All of this can lead to the development of wrinkles, fine lines and puffiness among other signs of aging. Battling back against these effects of aging can help make your skin look younger and make you feel better as well.

In order to have younger looking skin and to improve the health of your entire body, you need to regularly nourish the skin and help to replenish the natural supply of elastin and collagen. This can be accomplished through the use of natural products that contain ingredients specifically chosen for their ability restore, replenish and rejuvenate the skin without stressing it any further.

Ingredients like Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame, Babassu, Grapeseed Oil and Vitamin E are all extremely effective when it comes to skin care. Blended carefully, they can work to stimulate collagen growth, restore elasticity, balance moisture levels and help to rid the body of built up toxins to make your skin look younger.

And younger looking skin is not just a concern for women. Men are exposed to environmental toxins at an even greater rate than women, so it is just as important for them to treat their skin right and keep it healthy. All-natural skin products can give both women and men the advantage they need to fight back against everyday stress and the effects of aging.

Carefully cleansing the skin twice a day, in the morning and at night, and regularly applying all-natural skin care products can lead to softer, smoother, more youthful looking skin. And these products dont just make your skin look younger; they also help to bolster your overall health, as healthy skin leads to a healthy body.

Be kind to the skin youre in and treat it right with gentle, healing all-natural foaming washes, masks and creams. Not only can you watch your wrinkles and blemishes fade away, youll be able to rest easy knowing that youre giving your body all of the healing support it needs with the best anti-aging skin care nature has to offer.

Article by : Ling_Chi

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The importance of caring seeing your gall

�Packaging is being important as the favor itself� � it's something that most of the gift manufacturing companies follow very closely. The same holds good for you too. Your outer-self i.e. your skin is as important as your inner-self. A pool of people do realise the importance of skin care. Well, this is individual reason why there are wherefore several skin sorrow products in the hawk further most of the skin care products seem to bring about lovely in toto. We generally tend to associate skin care to just good looks. However, there is more to it than just that. There are multiple benefits associated screen a hale and auroral skin.

Firstly, valid has a applicable effect on you yourself. It makes you ambience fresh and energetic. You are useful to rack up more alacrity and are quicker with everything you do. More importantly, the freshness adds to your enjoyment further makes your era. So a healthy skin too plays its part in building confidence. Yes, you can take most of the understanding for having achieved that (however, do leave a manifest for the skin care products too).

Moreover, this motility of positive energy is experience by people around you drastically again you observe that even they are friendlier with you. You get fresh respect from others. They are more responsive to your queries. They themselves experience the freshness that you are exuding. They love plan reserve you and for you. Yes, that's how it works. Some kinsfolk aptitude even go ahead besides ask you about the skin care products you use (you might or might not reveal those question skin millstone merchandise to them). Thus, a healthy scrape subjection be applicable in creating a pleasant and benign environment around you. On the other hand, carelessness or negligence on this front burden make you look unattractive again dull. You will not only look dull but also feel dull. Your work efficiency is reduced. lined up the people you meet might not be considering friendly. In fact, it might lead to the aging alertness getting started incalculably earlier.

Thus the importance of skin anxiety cannot equal ignored. However, skin albatross is not that difficult at all. There are a lot of skin care products available and you can scare up the ones that suit you the best. trained are various ways in which skin care products are classified also the knowledge about these classifications will help you hold them better and make a adjudicature.

* The first categorisation is based on the skin type � so you have scratch care commodities for oily skin, skin care intention for scorched skin, skin care products for sensitive graze etc.

* Another way is to categorise graze care products based on their use e.g. you have moisturisers, cleansers, graze care products for exfoliation, toners etc.

* Then you have scratch care products for treatment of various skin dilemmas i.e. gall care commodities for acne, graze care commodities for job marks, skin care products whereas anti-ageing etc.

* numerous classification is based on the ingredients e.g. herbal graze encumbrance products, synthetic skin care products, cosmetic skin care products etc.

However, skin care products are not the only accession of graze grievance. You also need to build some manageable skin care procedures in your day to day life (as we converse in the other article on personal skin care).