HEART HEALTH

Heart health refers to the health of the heart as well as the blood vessels. For us to be healthy, there has to be proper blood supply to the various organs in the body.

PROTECT YOUR LIVER

                                                       

   PROTECT YOUR LIVER

The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and it is situated in the upper part of the abdomen, on the right hand side. The liver is large, dark red in color and it is just below the diaphragm.

The liver is absolutely crucial to life. It performs so many functions in the body that if it becomes infected or damaged, our health will be affected. The liver is one organ in the body that is capable of regenerating itself, but because of all the air pollution going around, unhealthy lifestyle, and food habits, the liver is being asked to take on too much.

WHAT IS YOUR BIOLOGICAL AGE?

We all have two different ages; our chronological age as well as our biological age. Our chronological age refers to the actual number of years you have lived or our calendar age. Our biological age, which is also called our physiological age is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual calendar age.

HEALTHY TIPS FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS

                                   

Diabetes mellitus is a situation whereby sugar builds up in the blood stream instead of the cells of the body. It is caused by a deficiency in the secretion of insulin. The human body contains a gland called the pancreas. This gland secrets digestive enzymes and  vital hormones that regulate the amount of sugar in the bloodstream. The most  well known of these hormones is the INSULIN. The food we eat is converted into a form of sugar known as glucose. Insulin in the body allows glucose to leave the blood stream and enter the body cell where it is utilized.

BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

                                                         

Some people seem to have more protection from diseases than others. Their immune systems appear to be more efficient. In addition to staying fit, eating right, and managing stress,  our  immune  system responds to our thoughts, emotions and actions. Some strategies will help our immune system function better. These are the strategies :

DEHYDRATION

                                                           

Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much water. When you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluids through diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating, the body cells reabsorb liquid from the blood and other body fluids. When too much water is lost, the blood vessels may collapse. Without medical attention, death may result.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

NECK PAIN

                                                                        

NECK PAIN IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHICH MAY BE AS A RESULT OF POOR POSTURE. ARTHRITIS IS ANOTHER CAUSE OF NECK  PAIN, HOWEVER IF YOUR NECK PAIN IS ACCOMPANIED BY NUMBNESS, WEAKNESS IN ARMS AND HANDS, OR A SHOOTING PAIN IN THE SHOULDER OR ARM, THEN IT IS TIME TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AS THIS COULD BE AS A RESULT OF A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM.

HERNIA

A HERNIA OCCURS WHEN TISSUE FROM INSIDE THE ABDOMEN BULGES OUT THROUGH A WEAK SPOT IN THE ABDOMENAL WALL. HERNIAS ARE MORE COMMON IN MEN THAN WOMEN. THEY COMMONLY OCCUR IN THE GROIN AND IN MEN, MAY BULGE INTO THE SCROTUM.

ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS

THE CAUSES OF ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS CAN BE DIFFICULT TO ACCERTAIN. SYMPTOMS OF ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE;