Friday 30 January 2015

PROSTATE PROBLEMS



                                                    
The prostate is a doughnut- shaped gland with two lobes located at the bottom of the bladder, about halfway between  the  retum  and the base of the penis. It encircles the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. This walnut-sized gland produces most of the fluid in semen.
The three most common prostate problems are :  infection(prostatitis), prostate enlargement( benign prostatic hypertrophy)  and prostate cancer.

Thursday 29 January 2015

ULCERS


An ulcer is a sore or crater in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Most ulcers develop in the stomach or in the upper part of the small intestine. Ulcers develop when something damages the protective lining of the gastrointestinal tract. This allows stomach acid and enzymes to eat away at the wall of the stomach or upper small intestine.

HEARTBURN


Heartburn is caused by stomach acids backing up into the lower esophagus, the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. The medical term for heartburn is  gastroesophageal ‘reflux disease. The acids produce a burning sensation and discomfort between the ribs just below the breastbone. Another symptom is sour or bitter fluid backing up into the throat or mouth. It can occur after overeating and sometimes in reaction to medications.
Heartburn if experienced now and then  may  not  be  something to worry about, however, months of constant heartburn can injure the esophageal lining.

Wednesday 28 January 2015

SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR FAT IN TAKE AND EAT WELL







 SIMPLE WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR FAT IN-TAKE AND EAT WELL

·         *  Choose lean poultry and fish.
·         Remove all visible fat before cooking. Poultry skin may be removed either before or after cooking.
·         Broil or bake instead of frying.
·         Reduce serving sizes to two or three ounces and don’t take seconds.
·         Replace some meat with beans and grains.
·         Use skimmed  milk .

HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL





Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced by the human body and is also found in animal products .Cells need cholesterol to function. Unfortunately, any excess cholesterol in the blood builds up inside the arteries. Cholesterol deposits are major causes of heart attacks and strokes. A high cholesterol level in your blood is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The higher your cholesterol level, the higher the risk, however not every cholesterol is bad.

HORMONE THERAPY


Hormone therapy, also called hormone replacement therapy means when a woman is given estrogen or estrogen with progestin to help her cope with or relieve her of the symptoms of menopause or peri-menopause,  which include, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, mood swings, brittle bones, to mention a few, which are all as a result of lower hormone levels.

Monday 26 January 2015

HEALTHY SKIN

                                                 
The skin is the largest and most cared for organ in the human body, particularly in women. It is a treasure which attracts the most attention in the day to day life of people. As a living tissue, the cells on the surface of the skin have to be replaced with new cells all the time as they die due to ageing and constant exposure to environmental factors.

DOES HE REALLY CARE?


                                                          
Often, women find it out-rightly difficult to understand men. They think they have it all figured out, but without any warning, the man pulls out of the relationship, leaving the woman looking in from the outside. These tips should help you decode if he really cares.

Tuesday 20 January 2015

TEN FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER


·         For every 100,000 women, about twenty five will suffer from breast cancer.
·         Every woman whether young or old is at risk of breast cancer. It is easier to treat all cancers, including breast cancer if discovered early through routine self-examination, mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. In other words, check yourself regularly and see a doctor if you notice anything strange.
·         Statistics reveal that about 1% of men have breast cancer. When they do, it is more deadly because men's breasts are smaller and have fewer nerves in them. So it is not an exclusively female disease.

HOW CAN YOU ATTRACT WEALTH?


To begin with, it is very crucial that you settle this in your mind once and for  all ; wealth is not about spending money but about making it. Those who make money are those who add value by creating products and services. The key to creating wealth is simple. It is called ‘adding value’. Successful and wealthy people are those who are always looking for ways to add value in some way to a person, a company, a nation, a product or a service. They seek to make life better by adding value, they seek to maximize the opportunities in every problem and you can join them by replicating the same thing.

CAN MEN ALSO HAVE BREAST CANCER?


Breast cancer is widely perceived to happen among women, but the truth is that though breast cancer may be rare in men, it still happens. After all, men have breast tissues too. Research has it that the overall ratio of female to male breast cancer is about 100 to 1. This may sound like a small number but the reality is that 390 men die out of 1,970 diagnosed

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOVE




To love and be loved is certainly a good feeling. We all long for love and this begins from when we are babies and it continues till we reach our senior years. No matter how one looks at it, love is like air that we all thrive on. The surprise is that it has been proven that apart from its physical  benefits, there are several medical benefits of love

Saturday 17 January 2015

ARE YOU STRESSED?



For most city dwellers, stress is so commonplace that it has become  a  way of life. Stress isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and be at your best. But when it goes beyond a certain point, it starts causing major damage to your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and quality of life. At that point, believe me, you are stressed.

Friday 16 January 2015

EMOTIONAL ABUSE




Not all abuse is physical in nature and may not necessarily involve sores and bruises, some are verbal or silent. Emotional abuse is often very destructive and harmful, leaving the victims with unseen pains and scars that would take years and years of  counseling  to overcome. Regrettably, because there are no ugly scars or bruises,  society  doesn’t  lend as much credence to  emotional abuse as it should,  and even the victims play down on this ill.

Wednesday 14 January 2015

COUGHS



Coughing is the body’s way of removing foreign material or mucus from the lungs

COLDS



Cold is caused by many viruses. The symptoms of a cold are a runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, sore throat, dry cough, headache and general body aches.

Tuesday 13 January 2015

INJURIES THAT OCCUR DURING EXERCISE


Injuries are common among physically active people. Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic injury or overuse and can be avoided by proper conditioning, training and equipment.

LEG PAIN AND MUSCLE CRAMPS



Leg  and muscle pains are very common. They often occur during exercise especially during hot weather or at night.  Leg and muscle pains could be caused by various factors

Friday 9 January 2015

HEADACHES


HEADACHES ARE ONE OF THE MOST COMMON HEALTH COMPLAINTS.  POSSIBLE CAUSES OF HEADACHES INCLUDE TENSION, INFECTION, ALLERGY, INJURY, HUNGER, CHANGES IN  THE FLOW OF BLOOD IN THE VESSELS OF  THE HEAD OR EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS.

WEAKNESS AND FATIGUE




WEAKNESS IS A LACK OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH  THAT CAUSES DIFFICULTY IN MOVING OR INABILITY TO MOVE ARMS, LEGS OR OTHER MUSCLES.
FATIGUE ON THE OTHER HAND IS A FEELING OF BEING TIRED OR EXHAUSTED, OR A LACK OF ENERGY.

Wednesday 7 January 2015

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS


THIS CAN BE AS MINOR  AS  A COLD, OR AS LIFE THRENTENING AS  A HEART ATTACK.

COMMON TYPES OF ARTHRITIS


OSTEOARTHRITIS IS A  BREAK DOWN OF THE JOINT CARTILAGES WHICH  IS MOST COMMON IN WOMEN AND MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 45 AND 90. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE PAIN, STIFFNESS AND SWELLING. IT IS COMMONLY FELT IN THE  FINGERS, HIPS AND KNEES.