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How We Respond To Stress – The Three Basic Responses. By : Salihu Ibrahim Basically, there are three main forms of response to stress. The first is the “flight or fight” response as a result of which is another form of response to stress as a result of chronic stress, and the third one has to do with our perception of imminent stress. This is also referred to as emotional response. The first way we respond to stress is borne out of immediate shock and the feeling of been threatened. The entire body mechanism begins to work as hormones are releas... How Stress Affects Our Mental Health. By : Salihu Ibrahim Chronic stress is vulnerable to the brain and could result in severe lack of focus. Hence the tendency of patients of chronic stress becoming less and less efficient and even susceptible to accident while on the job. Chronic stress on children has been proven to deter their ability to retain things in their memory. Apart from the fact that aged people easily loose their memory, memory loss can occur in patient with chronic stress. Studies have proven this that those who, i... How To Reduce Stress Easily – Two Basic Ways. By : Salihu Ibrahim Apart from the various ways to reduce stress in one’s life, you can also resort to therapy. Some of the numerous forms of therapy is the bio-feedback and massage which can help you relax and do away with stress. Bio-feedback mechanism is normally fixed on the head of stress patient with electric leads. The patient is then coaxed into relaxing using various forms of relaxation methods like deep breathing and transcendental meditation. This type of treatment is rather admini... People Who Are At Risk For Stress Related Diseases. By : Salihu Ibrahim Stress occurs when we are faced with a situation or demand that is beyond our personal and social resources and control. When we encounter situations that seem to be beyond our knowledge and capacity to find solution to it, the result is stress. So there is hardly any single person who has not gone through one form of stress or the other in his or her life time. As a fact, one study showed that around 89 percent of respondents in a research, faced one chronic form of stress o... How To Deal With Stress And Have Good Health. By : Salihu Ibrahim Excessive stress causes virtually every normal person to change from the most acceptable behavioral patterns. These range from excessive alcoholic intake, to use of drugs. Stress can make us behave in various strange ways, like burying oneself in work without getting engaged in exercises, or not eating properly. Stress can result in us behaving quite abnormally, like over-reacting to less important issues and lack of enough sleep and rest. Excessive stress, no doubt is inj... Healthy Nutrition Beats Stress At Its Own Game By : Lynn Beebe Did you know that stress can be deadly? While most of the everyday stress experienced from time to time by most of us is not dangerous in and of itself, prolonged periods of stress have been known to cause serious health problems. Stress is caused by many factors and affects everyone a bit differently. Because there are so many variables at play, each individual will have better success with certain strategies than others. Learning to recognize stress is the first step... Liquidate Stress, Well In Time With Your Grit And Will Power! By : Ashish Jain The level of stress is rising. The types of stress are ever on increase. Grace, the mad race for secular comforts is the outcome of the materialistic civilization. Stress has become like a cobweb. You are caught into it, you want to come out of it, but do not know how to go about it. If you have a stress sharing partner around you, may be your spouse, your best friend, a trusted relative, an understanding neighbor, they become your stress management teachers. They may shar... Stress And Hair Loss By : Patricia Johnson There are a variety of reasons for hair loss. Some hair loss relates to genetics or to aging. However, one of the largest factors that may be tied to hair loss is stress. If you are experiencing unexplained hair loss, you may want to consider stress-related factors. Stress affects a variety of aspects of your life, including hair loss. If you determine stress is causing your hair loss, you will know if you need to make changes in your lifestyle in order to relieve your stress... When To See A Specialist About Acid Reflux By : Elizabeth Radisson Most people typically suffer from heartburn at some point. Indigestion or acid reflux usually occurs after a meal and millions suffer from heartburn at least once per month. If heartburn causes suffering more frequently or more severely, then a doctor should be consulted about it. Many heartburn symptoms could indicate an acid reflux problem. Frequent and severe heartburn that persists after numerous over-the-counter medications have been tried can indicate an acid reflux ... Are Painkillers Making Your Acid Reflux Worse? By : Kathryn Whittaker Regardless if you suffer from occasional acid reflux, GERD or Barrett’s Oesophagus, did you know that taking certain common painkillers can actually cause or make acid reflux worse? Acid reflux that results from medication, whether it is over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription drugs, is often called acid drug reflux. The frequent and prolonged use of certain drugs such as aspirin can aggravate your stomach and lead to heartburn. In addition, it’s a fact that when used for a... How Your Posture Is Affecting Your Acid Reflux By : Kathryn Whittaker Although there are many types of antacids and other medications you can take to help relieve symptoms of acid reflux, did you also know that the right posture can have a positive impact on the way you digest food, thus preventing acid reflux from occurring? That’s right, the postures you adopt while you ingest food and directly after you eat are important, because they can either make food digestion an easy or difficult process for your body. For instance, sitting in a hu... A Closer Look At Acid Reflux Disease. By : John Wellington Generally known as ‘heart burn’, acid reflux disease is a condition wherein the liquid content of the stomach refluxes into the esophagus. It can be both agonizing and annoying. But if you want to know the truth, the reflux of the stomach's liquid contents into the esophagus occurs in most normal individuals. Though, when heartburn becomes acid reflux disease or Gastro esophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD, it is s real problem. This is because with GERD, the ac... How To Manage Stress At Your Workplace. By : Salihu Ibrahim Most jobs or vocations are stress producing situations, if not the most stressful aspect of one’s life. Now and then, employees are been pressurized by their superiors to maintain certain standard, or meet up with one deadline or the other. And this is sometimes done under strict supervision. The end result in most cases is frustration and excessive stress, notwithstanding the fact that some organisationS claim to be working out modalities to ease stress at workplace. Some... How To Reduce Stress Through Relaxation By : Salihu Ibrahim Stress is part of everybody’s life. In that case everybody is prone to possible high blood pressure and other excessive stress related conditions. We must then learn some methods by which stress can be reduced. Emotional stress and tension could be eased via relaxation. You may need a combination of stress reduction method to reduce stress in you life. Stress reduction method is unique to individuals. There are various methods of reducing stress. You may need to combine ma... How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep After A Stressful Day. By : Salihu Ibrahim As soon as you open your eyes and get out of that bed, all your sensory organ swing into action and that begins the stress of the day. But at the end of the day, you will need to relax all these organs and mobilize energy that will carry you through the following day. And the best way to restore your energy is by getting a sound undisturbed sleep. But you can only get a sound sleep when there is no stress. Chronic or long-term stress can bring about insomnia (sleeplessness) .... Stressful Conditions And Your Heart. By : Salihu Ibrahim Medically, it is known that patient with one form of stress or the other is susceptible to heart related problem and consequently sudden death if stress is consistent. Stress, if sudden can make the heart to pump rapidly. This will constrict the arteries shutting off blood flow to the heart. Also emotional stress can result in heart rhythm problem for those whose heart rhythm is irregular. Also, the artery can be clogged due to blood clot. This is because the blood, as a resu... Beware Of Conditions That Produce Stress Like Symptoms. By : Salihu Ibrahim Aside the stress itself which leads to many symptoms, other conditions can produce symptoms similar to that produced by stress. One of such medical condition is depression. Although, stress when not treated can result in depression, but the feelings ascribed to both of the conditions are quite different. When you are depressed, life ceases to interest you, lack of hope sets in, abnormal sleeping habit is experienced and you become so unhappy that you will want to terminate yo... How To Identify And Manage Stress By : Shane Baxter Stress is a common problem - everyone deals with it to some extent in the normal course of their life. Small amounts of stress can even be positive things. It can put your body and mind into a more productive state, helping you get through the task at hand. If stress continues long term, however, it can lead to a number of more serious problems which can continue to escalate if not addressed. One of the difficulties with managing stress is that as it becomes more severe... Acid Reflux Vs. Non-acid Reflux By : Kathryn Whittaker Have you ever experienced a burning sensation in your chest, almost as if your heart is on fire? Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your throat followed by a foul taste in your mouth? If you have, then what you’ve experienced is acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn. Acid reflux is a common condition that almost everyone experiences at least once during their lifetime. During digestion the stomach produces enzymes and acid to digest food. When the mixture ... Stress - As It Affects Different Individuals By : Salihu Ibrahim Stress is a relative term as far as individuals are concern. What could cause stress to one person may be a challenge to another. For example, an individual who finds pleasure in been creative on a particular issue, or likes been very busy solving challenging issues could find it rather stressful taking a desk job or a less challenging job. Also, what could be stressful to young people as a result of carrier choices, marriage issues, child bearing and the like may not be stre... How To Use Meditation To Reduce Stress By : Salihu Ibrahim When you meditate, there is this serenity, born out of nature that befell the atmosphere around you. This enables you to take a long deep thought. And this will really quieten your mind and relax your physical body. When you are thus calm, stress is lessened. In the East, as one of their culture, they have used techniques of meditation to reduce stress for ages. This technique of stress reduction quieten down stress hormone levels, reduce the levels of adrenaline and blood pr... Some Relationships Between Burnout And Stress. By : Salihu Ibrahim What is burnout? Probably the word sounds strange. If it is to you then just read on and get enlightened about it. According to Herbert Freuden Berger (1974) in his book. He states that burnout is the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the wanted results. In order words the state of anxiety disorders, depression and disturbed mood are of the same category with burnout which happened to be far from... Your Body; How Stress Affects Health By : Michelle Bery In today’s chaotic times there are few among us who are strangers to stress. Be it the chaotic work schedule that leaves us overwhelmed and exhausted at the end of the day, financial difficulties that are never far from our minds, or family conflicts that threaten to leave us emotionally depleted, we have all suffered from stress at one time or another. And while a certain amount of stress can be a positive and motivating tool – encouraging us to complete tasks and meet de... Identifying The Causes Of Acid Reflux By : Gloria Fanz If you experience some acid reflux disease symptoms and suspect that you might be suffering from acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, it is important that you make a trip to your doctor for a diagnosis. Acid reflux causes pain and inflammation in the lower part of the esophagus. There are a number a possible contributing causes of acid reflux disease, although doctors are still not sure what the original cause might be. Some argue a recent increase in those suffering f... Acid Reflux Syndrome Testing By : Jim Kesel Severe or prolonged acid reflux heartburn symptoms that do not respond to natural remedies need to be addressed by your physician. This should be done well before complications arise as a result of a more serious condition. Remember you can ignore acid reflux heartburn for a short time but the symptoms will not go away without treatment. You need to take action and get help now. First You need to contact your family physician. A correct diagnosis of your condition will lea... Stress Test For Long Life And Health By : Carl Walker Stress is a big problem in modern day society. With the speed of life, mass flow of information, countless irritations, and the test of dreary news at 11; come many short-term and long-term problems. These include many physical side-effects that are suffered by many in large ways. If stress is a big problem for you, the side-effects can indeed bring you a shorter unhealthy life. It’s far from unheard anymore of those passing away between the ages of 40 and 55 from conditio... Winning Against Stress By : Zachary Thompson It may be hard for some people to find their way to wellness and perfect health in today’s fast changing world. Sometimes the lifestyle we are used to does not leave much time for us to relax and care about ourselves. Physical health is priceless, and it is really difficult to achieve a state of complete health and wellness without being a bit organized. Organizing your life doesn’t mean to get stuck in a routine. On the contrary, it means to be aware of your working and o... Individual Causes Of Stress By : Michelle Bery The ways in which people experience stress are as unique as the individuals themselves; and the causes just as varied. Causes of stress are diverse and can result in a downward spiral of physical and emotional health. To battle and conquer stress, one must first understand their own individual causes of stress so as to handle situations that arise with clarity and preparedness. For some, causes of stress stem from career and work conflict. Whether it be working several job... How To Relieve Migraine Headache Effectively? By : Ashish Jain Migraine headache is yet to get a perfect remedial measure. Still, a number of ways are found to be effective in curing migraine. Here is your one stop guide to migraine headache relief. First things first, you need to completely change your lifestyle to attain complete freedom from this malady. But in most of the cases, it happens to be almost impossible for people to bring about complete transformation in their lifestyle. So, in addition to lifestyle modification, a g... Controlling High Blood Pressure The Right Way By : Dr. April Davall If you seek out the help of your doctor and follow his/her advice, you can start controlling high blood pressure. Controlling high blood pressure is not a difficult task. The difficult part is initially finding out that you have high blood pressure (hypertension). With the symptoms hard to detect before bringing you close to mortality, this problem is often called the “silent killer.” If you find out that you have hypertension, you can start controlling high blood pressure... First Aid To The Rescue By : Dr. April Davall When someone is in need of immediate medical assistance or they are sick or injured, first aid can be used to help. Knowing basic first aid can allow you to provide help in an emergency situation until a paramedic arrives or you get to a hospital. Also basic first aid can allow you to tend to a sick or injured person. First Aid teaches you to always be prepared for an accident or emergency situation. There are a number of places that offer first aid teaching and you can ea... Colon Cleansing: Improve Your Health With A Colon Cleanse By : Jim McDonald The stool can pass daily through a dirty colon and leave the accumulated residue on the walls behind. There is no need to get panicky about the amount of weighty colon sludge you might be carrying around with you: there is a great deal you can do about it. A colon refine is simply the act of flushing the colon of this built-up fecal substance. There are many ways to flush the Colon of the unwanted compacted fecal mass. Some are very basic, some necessitate extremely intruding... Keep An Eye On The Hunger Scale By : Michael Sheridan Do you ever get so hungry that you no longer feel hungry? Or feel so full that all you want to do is lie down and take a nap? Then beware. These are sensations at either end of the Hunger Scale and they signal a need for caution. The Hunger Scale is simply a notional way to describe your level of hunger and assess your need for food. People on a healthy diet not only know when to eat, they also know when to stop. In practically every case they are using the Hunger Scale, w... End Motion Sickness And Enjoy Traveling Again! By : Tommy Thompson Motion Sickness - While certainly not a life threatening illness, it can definitely make you miserable. Do you find yourself avoiding vacations because you just know you will get sick the minute you are in motion. Cars, planes, ships, it matters not. Lets understand why some of us suffer from motion sickness. Motion sickness usually occurs when the inner space of the ear, which also acts as a motion detector, is being tampered with. Maybe by the waves or the sea, which are... Online Wheelchair And Wheelchair Accessory Shopping By : Amy Hutton I have a son who uses a wheelchair-he has spina bifida and is a paraplegic, but it wasn't until I needed a wheelchair myself that I realized what that actually meant. I had a bad reaction to Lipitor (the rare but serious muscle wasting condition they talk about in the commercials.) After I got out of the hospital I needed help for everything, even turning over in bed. I learned what it really meant to have a disability. It took a good 6-7 months of wheelchair use before I cou... "Lights, Camera, Action" 3 Keys To Busting The Winter Blues By : Ahna Cleveland No, I’m not recommending that you make your own independent film this Winter. Stay with me here and it will all come to light! Do you literally find yourself getting “sick and tired” at this time of year, and maybe a little depressed as well? You’re not alone! 78% of the North American population experiences increased fatigue, stress, illness, weight change and depression during the “blues” months of November to April. Don’t despair! There are simple, easy ways to s... Preventing Heartburn Before It Starts By : Jim Kesel There are more than 45 million people in the USA alone that suffer from heartburn at least once a week. Every day you see an add for acid reflux and heartburn medicines on your television. Almost all the information is about treating the symptoms of heartburn after you have already developed the problem. However you very seldom see any information about the prevention of heartburn. It is surprising that most people do not even consider taking the necessary steps to prevent... Taking Control Of Your Hot Flash Symptoms Before They Take Control Of You By : Linda Bruton Every woman, ready or not, gets to experience menopause. If you’re currently one of those women you at least have the comfort of knowing that roughly 50% of the population either understands your situation or soon will. Another upside is that with so many people experiencing those annoying hot flash symptoms, there are many resources available that help relieve them. We’ve all heard of the dreaded "hot flash symptoms," but what other symptoms will you be experiencing during m... Wine Could Reduce High Level Of Cholesterol By : Ashish Jain Cholesterol control could be an enjoyable experience for those who take liquors, as wine is the newly inducted remedy for controlling high cholesterol. It sounds unbelievable but it has been proven that intake of wine could reduce high level of bad cholesterol. So, wine helps in preventing coronary artery diseases. Although it's not medically preferred but for those who already are in a habit of taking wine, this finding is merry making. They need to regulate the amount of... Spare The Rod...? Disciplining Autistic Children Effectively By : Rachel Evans Choosing the method in which you decide to discipline your autistic child can be one of the most heart-wrenching and difficult decisions you can make. Since so many autistic children act out in a violent way, it is very difficult for many parents to not make the logical leap to spanking. While there is no consensus whatsoever on the proper way to discipline an autistic child, one important point comes up again and again when researching the different methods and that is makin... My Hair Transplant Experience By : Dr Robert Jones I arrived at the office at 7:45 a.m., after a good breakfast, in plenty of time to put on an OR gown, take a relaxant and get into the operating room. Having performed about 2,000 to 3,000 procedures, I must say, I more than know what to expect. It is different going through it yourself, though, and my stomach felt a bit queasy prior to starting. I then lay face down with my head in a doughnut pillow, designed to expose the back of the head so the strip can be cut. Many patie... Panic Attacks – A Quick Guide By : James Hunaban What is a panic attack exactly? The symptoms of a panic attack include experiencing a period of intense, irrational feeling of distress, normally connected to other fears. More symptoms are gasping for breath and trembling, especially at the start of an attack. These attacks usually last for about 30 minutes, but can vary wildly. There are varying degrees of attack and the most severe can invoke some scary situations for people and have lasting effects. When asked, many su... What Are Free Radicals And How Can They Affect Me? By : Calvin Leonard Your body is made up of trillions and trillions of individual cells.In every cell is a furnace called the mitochondria. The mitochondria burns fuel from your food and oxygen but often a rogue molecule is created called a free radical, which is essentially just a molecule with an unpaired electron . This charges the molecule and if its not neutralized quickly by an antioxidant, it can cause severe damage to the cells and tissues of your body. A basic analogy of what is happeni... Follow An Active Lifestyle And Monitor Your Blood Sugar By : Ashish Jain One of the first realizations that confront a person diagnosed with diabetes is the depressive idea that diabetes is a lifelong disease. Other diseases are tackled as and when they occur and after a course of treatment the disease is cured. While, in the case of diabetes, the patient is hard hit by its lifelong burden. But it is not as bad as its sounds and one should have a heart. Though a lifelong affliction, diabetics can live a perfectly normal life by following a life... An Introduction To Migraine Headache By : Ashish Jain Headache is one common problem that everyone faces. Like other sicknesses, even headache has its genres depending upon nature and causes of headache. Headache could be the side effect of some diseases or it may trigger because of constant stress that you may have been facing in your life. Although, most types of headache could be effectively cured but one genre of headache is yet to be offered a permanent cure. Yes! I am talking about migraine pain that is still shrouded with... Crosstraining For Better Fitness By : Lanny Schaffer Most people like to exercise in a comfort zone. They do the same activity at the same intensity and for the same amount of time each time they workout. Eventually, this can result in boredom, exercise plateaus and even injury. Crosstraining can help avoid all of these pitfalls. Crosstraining simply means doing different types of exercise during a workout or on different exercise days. It may involve taking a cycling class on Monday, doing aerobics on Wednesday and lifting ... What You Need To Know About Acid Reflux Disease By : Gloria Fanz Acid reflux is also known as the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Some people simply describe it as heartburn because of the burning effect of the condition experienced by the patient. Essentially, acid reflux is a disorder in which the acid contents in the stomach back up into the esophagus. The acidic nature of the contents results in pain and inflammation in the lower part of the esophagus. Before finding the cure, it is important to first understand the acid ref... Meditation- Best Way To Relieve Stress By : James Davis One of the best ways to naturally relieve your stress is meditation. One of the beneficial techniques, in meditation is learning how to breathe correctly. It can produce feelings of relaxation and peace by helping to calm your mind and many other physical benefits to your health. Meditation is usually thought of with religious and spiritual connotations but doesn’t have to be. It is a natural way to disperse anxiety and stress from your mind and body. You do not have to be... Systolic Pressure Level: The Right Indicator Of Your Heart’s Condition By : Ashish Jain Systolic blood pressure happens to be an indicator of your healthy heart if it remains within the normal range. But once it crosses the normal limit it may lead to dangerous consequences. Most of the obese and high cholesterol afflicted people have a tendency to develop high systolic blood pressure that is an alarming sign to trigger off efforts to immediately curb obesity and high cholesterol. By systolic blood pressure we mean pressure that is exerted on outgoing blood w... The Best Places To Go And Retreat - Get Over Your Stress! By : James Calvin The stress of modern life can be overwhelming. When you have too much on your mind, your body produces excess stress hormones like adrenaline, non-adrenaline, and an adrenal-cortex hormone. Additionally, your body experiences other changes. Your heart rate increases, your blood pressure goes up, your respiration levels change, you begin to sweat, and you become unable to process your food because digestion shuts down. While moving or any type of physical action can slow or ev... Repetitive Stress Injury - Protecting Yourself & Staying Pain Free By : Jeff Foster Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow are all common conditions and from the standpoint of this article fall into a general grouping of injury that has become to be known as RSI (repetitive stress injury or repetitive strain injury). You've probably heard of all of these types of repetitive stress injuries and likely others as well. They're become quite common in today’s vernacular we tend to do the same things repeatedly. It’s not that we didn’t do tasks th... The Itchy Truth About Head Lice By : Jeff Foster Head lice are tiny wingless parasitic insect creatures that live quite happily on the scalp of humans. As disgusting as it sounds, they need human blood to survive. These insects are either grey or brown and have six legs. Head lice lay eggs called nits. The nits develop into nymphs which are simply immature adult head lice. The nits stick directly to the hair close to scalp and can be mistaken for dandruff. The nymphs develop into full blown head lice in approximately one we... Is There Relief For Migraine Treatment By : NamSing Then 'Migraine' is derived from words meaning 'half the head', because migraine headaches often affect on only the left or right side of the head. Migraine headache is caused by fluctuations in hormones, which cause blood vessels in the head and neck to contract and then dilate. In the first phase or contraction phase which may last minutes, hours, or days the symptoms can be spots in front of the eyes, difficulty concentrating and cold fingertips and hands. When the blood vess... Cardiac Rehabilitation By : Sarah Thomas One of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and around the world is heart disease. It’s been called the “traitor disease” due to its lack of warning signals. Most people who suffer from cardiac events are caught unaware. Unlike other kinds of serious disease, cardiac disease does not show any obvious symptoms at first. That’s why so many people are caught by surprise and do not have time to make preparations. Cardiac rehabilitation helps people deal with the after-effec... Carpal Tunnel Ergonomics By : Sarah Thomas The exploration of ways to help humans adapt to machines or an environment in such a way that won’t be stressful is known as workplace ergonomics. Many people have the notion that workplace ergonomics is only something to do with computers. Not exactly. Computers aren’t the sole focus. Ergonomics also explores the many different causes of pain related to the workplace environment. The basic concepts behind carpal tunnel ergonomics are discussed here to give people a better... The Basics Of General Health By : John Furnem The one thing that is truly important in this life is our health, health is the basic and most significant parameter that we all need to enjoy our lives, there is nothing else that is as important as good health, which also gives a great deal of peace of mind. It is not by chance that many always say “just good health” when they ask for something, knowing that this is the one thing that everyone wants and needs. Nutrition is a critical part of health, it is not that you ca... Hemaroids By : June Mala Do you feel constipated frequently? Do you postpone your bowel movements? Do you exclude roughage from your diet? If the answer to any of the questions is yes, you are at high risk of getting hemaroids. Hemaroids refers to a condition where the blood vessels of and around your anus become swollen. This causes extreme discomfort to a person and can also result in bleeding. Hemaroids was the most common digestive disorder reported in 2003. About 23 million adults in America ... Acai Palm Berry – Just The Faqs By : Dr. Paul Gross One of the newly discovered berry “stars” of antioxidant plants is the acai (“ah-sigh-ee”) palm berry (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) that comes from the tropical regions of Central and South America. The genus is named after the muse Euterpe of Greek mythology and the major plant family is Arecaceae. The vernacular name is sometimes called Assai Palm. Acai is well-known in the exotic functional food industry as a rich tasting, darkly pigmented (deep blue-purple) fruit whose del... Anthocyanin Antioxidants – Just The Faqs By : Dr. Paul Gross We've been reading a lot in magazines and newspapers about antioxidant plant foods, including berries like blueberries and cranberries, and we keep seeing the word anthocyanins. What are anthocyanins? Anthocyanins (Etymology: Greek. anthos = Flower, kyáneos = purple) are water-soluble pigments reflecting the red to blue range of the visible spectrum. The colour depends on the acidity of the surrounding medium. Anthocyanins exist only in plants with bright colors in e... Antioxidants And Brain Health By : Dr. Paul Gross Your brain is your greatest asset but it is also your body’s most vulnerable organ. It requires constant support from other major organs and is your most susceptible organ to oxidative stress during aging. Here are some brain facts: 1. Your brain makes up only 2% of your total body weight but requires 20% of your heart’s output of blood to sustain the amount of oxygen that it needs. 2. Your brain is the most oxygen-demanding organ in your body. 3. Your brain uses ... Five Proven Techniques For Eliminating Holiday Stress By : G. Gaynor McTigue Last holiday season you swore you'd never put yourself through all that stress and craziness again. Well, here's your chance to make good on that promise. The following are a few of my favorite holiday stress tips, excerpted from my new book, "400 Ways to Stop Stress Now...and Forever!" 1. Develop a gift ear. Constantly coming up with fresh and innovative gifts for the holidays can be an exasperating challenge. Try this. Always a keep a sharp ear open. In the course of ... How Can I Relieve Stress And Anxiety Naturally? By : Darrell Miller First we must examine what exactly stress is and what happens to the body during stress. Stress is something everyone experiences every day and a natural part of life. The body responds to stress by releasing adrenaline and corticosterone giving you the so called “Fight-or-Flight” response, this occurs automatically. Your adrenal glands produce these hormones which include cortisol, adrenaline, and corticosterone which give you an energy boost to fight or run away. These horm... The Basic Rules Of Achieving Good Health By : Debbie Piltin For a comfortable living, the importance of good health cannot be overstated. Inappropriate health makes us vulnerable to invasion by dangerous diseases and results in a shortened life span. The great news is that good health is fairly easy to achieve. All it requires is determination, drive and willingness to make small changes in your life style. To make the process of transition as painless as possible, it is best to start off slowly and implement small changes in phases. Treat Depression Before It Becomes Chronic By : Jerry Cahill Depression is a serious condition affecting many people at any given time. There is some difference between an individual saying that he or she is feeling depressed and someone who is experiencing the clinical form of depression. Occasionally feeling depressed is part of being human. It is normal and natural for people to occasionally feel sad or moody for a day or two. When that feeling becomes extended, however, then the individual may be experiencing depression. What Ca... What Really Causes Acid Reflux By : Gerri Stone Acid reflux occurs because the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus fails to close properly. This muscle should work like a one-way valve, allowing food to enter the stomach, and stopping stomach acid from backing up. Several factors will influence the way this muscle works, and cause acid reflux. In infants and babies, the muscle may not close tight enough to keep the stomach acid in the tummy. This is commonly called colic. Colic can be miserable for both the baby and t... Is This A Symptom Of Acid Reflux? By : Gerri Stone We have all experienced it at one time or another. That burning, bloated feeling that accompanies a big meal. It is usually relieved by loosening your belt, or the top button of your pants. These symptoms are caused by indigestion. Certain foods can irritate the lining of your digestive track, and cause indigestion. It is not a frequent occurrence, and will resolve after a few hours, with no intervention. Sometimes that burning sensation creeps up behind your breastbone, a... Can You Release Stress With Reiki - What Is It And Does It Work? By : James Calvin Stress is an evil six letter word that can be so harmful to your health. Work can be stressful, traffic jams can be stressful, raising a family can be stressful, and sticking to a strict budget can be stressful. Stress causes headaches, muscle aches, irritability, insomnia and a broad range of other problems that you can live without. Nobody wants it, but we do get it at some point in our lives. Now, we must learn how to either cope with stress or how to get rid of it. You ca... The "Healthy Eating Pyramid" Pathway Toward Good Health And Long Life By : Connie Limon Do you ever wonder what happened to the Food Guide Pyramid? The Food Guide Pyramid was created more than ten years ago by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Pyramid illustrated what the USDA said were the elements of a healthy diet. The Pyramid was taught in schools, appeared in the media and brochures, on cereal boxes and food labels. It seemed like the absolute final word on what we should really eat. The Food Guide Pyramid is now like a fairytale. It did not poi... Three Ways You Aggravate Stress – And How To Find Bliss By : Joseph Plazo In periods of duress, we tend to bunch-or pull together our shoulders in a tense, rigid formation without recognizing it. This leads to painful injury such as a fraught neck nerve or a muscle tremor, which could eventually trigger twinges that radiate down an elbow and even into the fingers. Here’s a speedy exercise for neck and shoulder muscles to help stretch and relax muscles. (If you do any of these and experience pain, stop immediately and consult a doctor.) Stand ere... Why Your Body Wants You To Stop Drinking By : Ed Philips Your general health and quality of life will be improved if you stop drinking. In addition, those who live with you and care about you will see an improved quality of life if you stop drinking alcohol. Alcohol abuse or dependence has a number of serious health problems that can be reduced by discontinuing your bad habits. It also decreases your risk of getting into an alcohol related accident that can injure yourself or others around you. Relationships with parents, children ... An Overview Of Tattoo Removal Techniques By : Gabriel Adams After coming to the decision that you want to remove your tattoo you have to decide how you plan to do it. There are a few different ways for you to choose from and you have to figure out which way is right for you. One of the most common techniques to remove a tattoo is by using a laser. The laser will help break up the ink that is imbedded in your skin so that it can be absorbed by your body. It can take a few treatments to fully get the tattoo to disappear and even then... The Benefits And Convenience Of Meal Replacement Drinks By : Claire Quaty My grandmother is not as healthy as she used to be and she can’t get around or make dinner for herself like she could in the past. She lives in a high-rise that provides meals once a day but she doesn’t always make use of that service. She complains of being too tired to go downstairs for meals or to make meals for herself in her apartment. I talked to her doctor and he’s worried that, unless she eats better, the substantial weight loss she’s already had is only going to cont... Healthy Ways For Natural Headache Relief By : Ashish Jain NATURE is the right choice for treating all kinds of ailments. Well, when you talk about nature for curing your headache I would say- Instead of beating about the bush, you have arrived to the brass tracks. So your periodical headache saga may come to an end soon. Forget about the available treatment options for curing your headache. While, think about your headache first. This will simply provide you with clues for the final cure. Only you can render the correct treatment... Constipation A Rock-Hard Problem By : Jeff Foster Constipation, also known as irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system in which stools are hard and are difficult to pass. In some cases, constipation may be quite painful, and in severe cases the hardened stool or feces, can be nearly impossible to pass resulting in a fecal impaction. There is often a decreased urge to have a bowel movement. If it occurs frequently, constipation can lead to hemorrhoids because of the straining associated with passing a hard stoo... Can I Eat More And Weigh Less? By : Dorrie Ruplinger It depends what you are eating more of. If you are eating more fresh vegetables and less chocolate brownies and nachos, then yes; you certainly can eat more and weigh less. You may have seen article titles such as "Have More Food and Lose Weight," or Eat More and Weigh Less" and thought, "Yeah, sure." I've thought that because I never thought I could eat more and lose weight. But that's because I always thought in terms of calories rather than in terms of volume of food... Successful Habits By : Peter Hansen Life is full of rehearsed habits! Some of them are bad and some of them are good. So are the choices we make. Fundamentally, I believe that the choices we make will form our lives in a negative or positive direction. Every choice we make has a consequence for tomorrow and further ahead. We have the ability in us to choose and create our future. This ability is individually gifted and every individual can do the impossible! Every person in this world is an influence in one ... Learn Why Your Body Is At Risk By : Ralph Morton We are all exposed to thousands of toxins and chemicals on a daily basis at work, in the home, through the air we breathe, our food and water supply, and through the use of pharmaceutical drugs. In addition, we are eating more sugar and processed foods than ever before in human history and regularly abuse our bodies with various stimulants and sedatives. If you never wondered or cared much about the pollution around us, it's time to change your views and start paying atten... How A Chef Stays Slim While Around Food All Day By : Dorrie Ruplinger My son went to culinary school to become a chef. Although he was excited about cooking for a living, he was worried about packing on extra pounds because as he put it, "None of my chef instructors look like they've missed any meals recently." He has been out of school for a few years and not only hasn’t gained any weight; he's slimmer than when he was in school. I asked him how he does it because he's not just around salads all day. He also makes breads, pastries, appetize... Easy Recipes For Cholesterol Afflicted Folks By : Ashish Jain Having a high level of cholesterol often gives a way to the regulated diet. And these dietary measures make you compromise on your favorite dishes and recipes. You often feel annoyed of dietary restrictions as you can't devour delicious dishes in order to avoid fat and lipid content. If you happen to be one with this opinion that dietary restriction means no more recipes that could entice your taste buds, you carry a totally wrong perception. Even while afflicted with high... Is Your Work Stress Causing You Headache? By : Ashish Jain Work is bondage, work is liberation! Work is suffering, work is the bliss! Thus goes the wise saying in the sacred Oriental Texts. The detailed comments and analysis on this could be the matter for a big book. Here I will discuss the facts related to work stress only. It is difficult to single out the causes related to work stress and headache. Stress at home could be the reason for your headache at office or vice versa. Headache due to work stress may be due to various... Headache Relief For Adults, Children By : Ashish Jain It is simply impossible to resist headache, especially a series of headache. Whenever you get a sudden headache, you ask a question to yourself. What did you do…a day before the headache, a few hours before the headache? What did you eat? Did you do something other than your routine? If you are able to answer these questions honestly, you will be able to find the exact reason for your headache. Now this is a wise way of tackling headache by the adults. What about headaches... Eat Your Way To A Healthy Lifestyle By : Michael Sheridan A healthy diet is not about how much you eat, it's about what you eat. Get that right and your daily intake of food can be whatever you want it to be. If you are heavily into takeaway foods, saturated fats and sugary drinks, reducing the amount you consume will have some effect. Unfortunately it will be marginal at best. Eating the right sort of food, on the other hand, will not only reduce weight it will increase your energy levels and enhance your life in general. But wh... Many People Do Not Recognize They May Be Depressed By : Jerry Cahill Depression is a type of illness that affects the whole body, mood and thoughts. It affects your self esteem, the way you eat, sleep, feel and do your day to day activities. People with severe depressive illness can’t even pull themselves together and without proper treatment the symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years. The symptoms of depression may vary from person to person, but generally include many of the following symptoms. You no longer seem to think like... Caffeine Headaches: Causes, Prevention, And Remedies By : Dr. Beth Paxton Caffeine is an interesting compound. We “need” it first thing in the morning, when we’re working late, and when we’ve gotten too little sleep the night before. If we don’t get enough, we get a headache. Get too much, and get a headache. Sometimes if you have a headache, getting a little caffeine makes it all go away. What is caffeine anyway? Caffeine in its pure form is a white crystalline powder that alone tastes very bitter. It is found naturally in its highest doses in ... Calcium Carbonate—Not Just For Your Health By : Low Jeremy CaCO3 or calcium carbonate in chemistry. Does it make sense to you? Although you hear about this chemical compound before and see it as one of the ingredients in calcium supplements, there are still things that you need to know beyond the finished product. Read on and the rest of this article and learn more about this chemical compound. Calcium carbonate, as mentioned earlier, is commonly used as a supplement. But there are also other uses of this chemical compound, ... Give Your Immune System A Tune Up! By : Darrell Miller Most people don’t think about there immune system when health is good. The immune system is your body’s first line of defense against disease and viruses. In America today five to eight percent of the population has an autoimmune disease (fourteen to twenty two million people). When ones immune system turns on the body and attacks healthy tissue, the result is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease is number three next to heart disease and cancer in America as cause of dea... Disability Allowance: Understanding The Various Clauses By : Ashish Jain It is the duty of a welfare state to take care of its citizens and provide all possible support and relief that they may require from time to time. It applies specifically to those who are socially, culturally, linguistically or physically in disadvantageous position. That's the reason why a special allowance is provided to the disabled in many countries across the globe. Disability Allowance or Disability Living Allowance is a governmental aid provided to those who fall w... Easy Steps To Become Migraine Headache Free By : Ashish Jain Migraine headache is what migraine headache does! It is difficult to describe it and most difficult to endure. To be frank for the duration of the headache, you lose interest in life. You feel as if you will never be able to recover from your pitiable condition. The attack of migraine destabilizes you. It shakes your bones and muscles. You experience extreme pain and pressure on one side of the head or over one eye. You experience nausea, feel like switching off all the li... Keeping Your Kids Healthy - Wellness Tips For Parents By : Gabriel Adams If you're a parent, especially a parent of young kids, you are probably very concerned with keeping your kids healthy. Here are a few tips that may help you in giving your kids the gift of wellness. Tip #1: Eat Low-Glycemic Having your kids eat low-glycemic is a great first step on the path to wellness. If you are not familiar with low glycemic eating, just do a Google search on it. Glycemic ratings are the latest scientific method of measuring foods' effects on blood s... Steps To Take To Find Answers To Your Health Questions By : Joe Goertz If you open a magazine, watch TV or listen to the radio, there are health care remedies being batted about. There is everything from foot care problems, sinus and allergy problems, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, colds and flu, headaches, arthritis, and the list goes on and on. If there is a medical problem, there is a solution to it. Both over the counter (OTC) and prescription solutions abound. In some cases, you are advised to see a doctor about your condition. I... How To Start A Career In Social Work By : Rob Zawrotny Over 600,000 social workers strive every day to make a positive impact on the lives of others. If you’re passionate about helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities, a career in social work might be right for you. Social workers find themselves helping people from all walks of life in a variety of atmospheres from schools to hospitals to prisons to nursing homes and handle casework, policy analysis, research, counseling, and teaching. They deal with issues ... Tips For Beautiful Hair By : Kadence Buchanan Your hair speaks volumes about the person that you are. It's arguably one of the most important parts of personal appearance, and in this article, we'll relay some tips on how to keep your hair looking healthy and vibrant. - Few realize exactly how important a proper diet is to the health of their hair. For one, it is important to ensure that your body is getting all the iron that it needs. Iron is a mineral that helps hair to grow, and you may experience hair loss if you... Lice By : Kadence Buchanan One of the less serious but more irritating and embarrassing health problems to have is a lice infestation. Just thinking about them running around your head makes you want to start itching and scratching and, if you have lice, you know that once you’ve started on this itching and scratching, you’ll want to keep on doing it. They are a major turn-off and definitely not good for the health of your scalp. Lice seem like such small critters that you may thing they are easy to... Warning: Reading This Article Can Improve Your Health By : Shelley Moore “Drink your way to better health with a Water Ionizer” • Do you want to look and feel younger? • Do you want to lose weight or detoxify your body? • Do you have digestive problems or suffer from chronic sickness? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you must read this article. Our bodies are made up of 70% water; it is an essential nutrient for our body. Water is needed for virtually all body processes, from digestion to elimination. Water is involved in ... How To Encourage A Friend To Stop Drinking By : Ed Philips It is hard to tell if a friend is having trouble with drinking. Most of the time people aren't comfortable walking up to a close friend and asking them for help with such a problem. Many times friends will do everything they can to deny or hide their drinking problem. However, you should make sure you stay alert to the signs so that you can help your friend even if they don't ask for it openly. Many times your friend will be okay to hang around with until they drink too... Barbecues By : Jonathon Hardcastle There’s nothing like a good weekend barbecue with family and friends in your own backyard to wash away the stresses of a hard week at work and rejuvenate you for the coming week ahead. It would be great to have a barbecue every weekend, wouldn’t it? But as I realized only lately, there are so many other things to consider if you want to aspire for the barbecue. It’s not a simple as putting meat on the grill and letting it roast, as I used to think. First of all, you have t... Educational Software For Autistic Children By : Rachel Evans With technology becoming more important and useful every day, a variety of education software aimed at children with autism is now available. Many general educational software titles can also be tailored for autistic children. Because sensory output from a computer can easily be adjusts (i.e., volume can be turned higher and lower, the screen can be brightened or darkened, etc.), autistic individuals usually find this type of technology easy to use when other techniques may f... The Ionic Breeze Air Purifier By : David Evermon An Ionic Breeze is advertised as a noiseless, ozone-reducing, air purifier that runs from $199 to $550. The machine stays inaudible by moving air electronically, not among using a motor. According to the enterprise, the ionic breeze air purifier was the first of its kind. This product was the first noiseless non-motor device that not only cleaned the air, it also circulated the air here and there a room of a given size. It candidly surpassed anything else that had been on the... Nursing By : Kadence Buchanan Did you know that there is a branch of nursing that is concerned particularly for people of all ages who are suffering from mental illness or mental distress? This branch of nursing is known as psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing. It is this branch of nursing that pays attention to such mental ailments as psychosis, depression and dementia. Psychiatric or mental health nurses are specifically trained to support other mental health professionals with their problems... The Metabolism System Basics By : John Furnem Metabolism is the body's fat burning schema. Every movement you undertake, no matter how minor, burns calories. Whether you are sitting, standing, sleeping or exercising, your metabolism is burning calories. The body's metabolism may slow down, but it never stops. The more rigorous your body movements are, the faster your metabolism works. The value and capacity of the calories your body burns depends on your body type. All the individuals has a different body type that is...
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