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.

ARE YOU REALLY FIT?

Being fit means maintaining a healthy weight. It means ability to provide for one’s own life and wellbeing. Fitness may be described as a state of being in good health probably because of regular exercise. It can also be described as being healthy, well, in good condition, in good shape or trim.

Maintaining a good level of physical fitness is something we should all aspire to have. We have achieved fitness when we are strong, energetic, healthy, and happy with the way we look.

For most people, to get fit means eating less and exercising more. Why are staying active and eating well so important? The results of being fit are amazing:

COMMON CANCERS IN WOMEN AND WAYS TO PREVENT THEM USING DIET.

 

Cancer is a group of diseases involving cell growth that has the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. In cancers, some of the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer harms the body when altered cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors.

Banishing bad breath.

Bad breath is caused as methyl mercaptan gas builds up in the mouth. This occurs until food is fully digested. Dry mouth and food bacteria are also causes of bad breath. Here are some tips on how to banish bad breath.

The health benefits of the mustard seed.

The mustard is one of the most popular spices traded in the world today. It can be traced to different areas of Europe and Asia, but the white variety is found in the eastern mediterranean regions.
The mustard seed is an excellent source of selenium and also a very good source of  omega-3 fatty acids and maanganese.They are  a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B1

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE TO MEN

* Lowers cholesterol
As most men get older, cholesterol levels begin to move in the wrong direction. The level of the bad cholesterol (low-density-lipoprotein) gradually increase. Levels of good cholesterol called High-density lipoprotein tend to fall. Unfortunately, that combination of high LDL and low HDL is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. Excess cholesterol accumulates on the inner linning of blood vessels, leading to arthrosclerosis and heart attacks. The single best way to boost good HDL cholesterol is exercise.

Women in perimenopause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The peri-menopause  is the stage in a woman’s life when she begins the long journey into the menopause. The menopause is also called the transition or the change of life.

The peri-menopause ,  when the production of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone begins to decline starts from the age of forty and can last for as short as 5 years or as long as 10 years. Though the menopause is a new phase in a woman’s life and every woman should look forward to it, the perimenopause  however is something else because it comes with a lot of symptoms that  could be both disturbing and  debilitating if not well managed.

CAN YOU ACHIEVE WEIGHT LOSS THROUGH DIETING?

                                          

Many people crave to lose weight for different reasons. It could be for medical reasons, to look younger, to appear fitter, or generally to look good. Some try to achieve this weight loss through different means, for example, exercising, weight loss pills, skipping meals, or going on a diet. Of all these means, is dieting an effective and healthy way of losing weight?

DO YOU SKIP BREAKFAST?

                                                           

Breakfast is often considered an essential part of a healthy diet. Breakfast’, our first meal of the day should be a combination of carbohydrates, protein, and  fibre. It should also include fruits, whole grains, and good fats. Some schools go as far as serving their pupils breakfast in the morning. However, some people cannot tolerate breakfast, while others complain that they do not have time for breakfast, don’t feel hungry or that they are on a diet.

Is it really beneficial or healthy to skip breakfast?

MENTAL WELLNESS

                                                   

Mental wellness means thinking and feeling positive about  yourself. What you think has some influence on your health and well-being.’ Psychosomatic’ illness is a condition where a person” thinks” him or herself into being sick. Medical science is making remarkable discoveries on how expectations, emotions and thoughts affect our health.

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.

BACK PAIN

                                                        

The back includes the bones of the spine ( vertebrae that support body weight), their joints,  the discs that separate the vertebrae and absorb shock as you move, and the muscles and ligaments that hold it all together.

Back pain occurs when one or more of these structures  is injured. Back pain can also occur when you sprain or strain the ligaments or muscles from a sudden or improper movement or due to overuse. If you damage your discs so that they tear or stretch and the tear is large enough, the disc may press against a nerve, the irritated nerve may swell or become inflamed thereby causing back pain.

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 :

" AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY."

                                            

The above statement is an old saying which goes to show the importance of apples in our diet in order to maintain good health.  Because of the importance of apples to our health and well- being,  It is also called the miracle” food”. Apples are delicious, juicy, sweet and crunchy.

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.

ERECTION PROBLEMS

                                                                  

An erection problem is difficulty in raising or maintaining an erection capable of intercourse.  Erection problems are often due to stress at work, tension in relationships, depression, fatigue, lack of privacy, physical injury, or side effects of medication. These causes are generally temporary and will usually be resolve with home treatment. Other, more serious causes include diabetes, a long history of smoking, or vascular diseases.

ARE YOU STRESSED ? (PART TWO)

                                                 

Stress comes with all of life’s daily hassles, traffic jams, long lines, petty arguments, and other relatively small irritations. Stress also comes with crises and life –changing events, such as illness, marriage problems or divorce, losing a job, getting a new job, or children leaving home.

All these events may force you to adjust whether you are ready to or not. Unless you can regularly release the tension that comes with stress, it can greatly increase your risks of physical and mental illness.

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.