1) When you are working out, attempt light exercises, which don’t strain your back, especially the lower back. 2) Opt for movements that gently exercise and strengthen your bones, such as brisk walking or climbing stairs. 3) If your back aches, avoid bends, twists or turns. Allow your lower back to rest. 4) Avoid any…
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RECIPE: GLAZED ONIONS Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 16 small red and white onions, halved and peeled 2 tbs fresh herbs, chopped Olive oil Method: Heat the olive oil, add the garlic and cook gently 1 to 2 minutes. Arrange the onions in a baking dish and pour 3/4 of the garlic oil over the…
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a) For cracked feet, roast an onion and rub the paste on your heel. b) For sprains, chop raw onions and put them in a towel. Bundle it up and place it over the sprain, it helps to relieve the pain and the swelling will reduce. c) If you suffer from strong breath after eating…
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a) Lychees are said to relieve coughing and to have a beneficial effect on gastralgia, tumours and enlargements of the glands b) A tea of the fruit peel is taken to overcome smallpox eruptions and diarrhoea c) In some countries, the seeds are powdered and because of their astringency, administered in intestinal troubles.
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Red, juicy pomegranates are great to have as it is, just as they are popular as a chilled juice. 1) Pomegranate has been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure and is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B5. More recent research has found that a glass of pomegranate juice daily for three months…
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Some information about lemongrass: This herb which is extremely popular because of its citrus flavour along with a trace of ginger also has several health benefits. It helps to reduce blood pressure, uric acid levels and also cholesterol levels. It improves lactation and is therefore used widely as a galactogue. Lemon grass also has its…
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a) The fruit is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. High in vitamin C ad copper b) It is suitable for maintaining optimum health and weight loss. c) But don’t include too many lychees in your diet if you’re interested in weight gain WHILE BUYING LYCHEES…. a) The fruit should be firm when pressed…
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They may be appropriate if you…. 1) Don’t eat well or consume less than 1,600 calories a day. 2) Are allergic to particular foods. 3) Are a geriatric patient unable to consume balanced diets. 4) Are a vegetarian and don’t substitute or complement your diet appropriately. 5) Are pregnant or breastfeeding. 6) Are a woman…
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a) Mania is a state of heightened energy and creativity. It is characterised by hyperactiveness, inability to focus,impulsiveness and racing thoughts or even hallucinations b) Hypomania is a less severe form of mania. Euphoric moods are usually followed by depressive episodes c) Bipolar depression leads to feelings of emptiness and hopelessness. There is fatigue,lack of…
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What is paralysis? Put simply, paralysis is a condition where a body part is unable to exercise some or all its muscles. There is numbness and lack of sensation in the region affected by paralysis. Causes of paralysis Brain stroke, spinal injury, improper blood supply to the affected body part, trauma, particularly to the nervous…
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