teenagers problem
September 2, 2010 by Annie Dass
Filed under Healthy Living
These death is very common in adults due to heart diseases, cancer and stroke It can be preventable in many cases. These diseases mainly starts in the young age. It can be occurred due to the use of tobacco in the teenage so the heart disease, cancer or stroke when you are adult. It can be preventable by avoiding usage of tobacco, cigarette, get regular exercise, eat a healthy diet, always use your seat belt, don’t drink and drive. In the teenage the children should be concern about car accidents, unintentional physical injury , homicide and suicide are the top killers of teenagers and young adults. Cancer and heart disease can also affect you at this teenage. Unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease can also affect our health. Many social and personal problems can also affect the teenagers.
PREVENTION MALARIA
September 2, 2010 by Annie Dass
Filed under Healthy Living
There are many kinds of infections which can affect our health. Malaria is one of the infection which can also affect our health. Malaria is a infection which can be cause due to the mosquitoes which carries parasites which causes malaria. These parasites can enter in our blood due to the bite of the mosquito. After entering into the blood these parasites lays the eggs in the blood and these become parasites and they were feed on the cells of the blood until we feel sick. If the malaria cannot be treated as soon as possible then it will become serious and can be fatal.
The symptoms of malaria can be high fever, shaking, chills, extreme sweating, fatigue, discomfort, headache muscle ache ,nausea, vomiting. Malaria is most common in the tropical and sub-tropical countries which includes Central and South America , Africa, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Malaria can be protected by some of the ways. We should use mosquito net over our bed. We should spray the net with permethrin, a spray that repels mosquitoes. During the evening we should wear light-coloured and shirts with long sleeves.
PREVENTIVE SERVICES.
September 1, 2010 by Annie Dass
Filed under Healthy Living
Our doctor can help us to stay healthy by awaring of the preventive services. The doctor can tells the preventive services according to our age, medical history and family history. We should follow the introduction or preventive services recommended by the doctor. We should have regular checkups about our health or healthy lifestyle choices and about the medicines preventing our health problems.
Adult should have their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol checkups on the regular basis. Pap test should also have by them at least after 3 years to screen their cervical cancer which starts at age the age of 21 years or approximately 3 years after having esx for the first time. At the age of 50 or after the age of 50 women should have the mammogram every 2years to screen the breast cancer. If in the women family history any woman is suffering from breast cancer then there is the risk to have breast cancer belonging to that family. We should take information about the exercise and diet. Doctor can tell us about how much calcium should be taken by them or hw much diet should be taken by them. We should take the advice of doctor seriously so that we can stay healthy.
PATHOLOGIC GAMBLING
August 28, 2010 by Annie Dass
Filed under Healthy Living
According to many experts pathologic gambling is a kind of addiction because once a person becomes a pathologic gambler it becomes difficult for him to control his impulses to gamble. The people who are engaged in this activity finally lose a lot of their money and become financially unstable. This activity also gives rise to a number of problems at the work place, school or relationships. But in spite of all these problems once a person becomes addicted to it he will continue to gamble.
This problem can be treated but sometimes it can be a bit hard to treat because the person may not want to share it with others. Firstly one must tell his family and friends about his gambling problem and admit to it. Then he can join gamblers anonymous, a self help group for problem gamblers. His family and friends can also join Gam-Anon to get their loved one out of this problematic situation. And also once started the treatment program must be completed. A mental health expert can also help to recover by talking to the person about his gambling problem. He can also give you some effective advices about how to understand your gambling urges and how to handle them. The gamblers family members should give their support to him because these people can also think of committing suicide and depression, drinking and taking drugs are also the additional problems which often go along with it.
Is coffee healthy?
August 28, 2010 by angie Schilling
Filed under Healthy Living
All these years we have heard that coffee is unhealthy for us to drink. But that is simply not true. Coffee has many health benefits so pour yourself a cup and know that you are doing yourself a huge favor.
Drinking coffee can help you lower your risk of diabetes. Just be sure that you do not load the cup down with sugar. It can also help reduce colon cancer so pour yourself another cup.
Did you know that coffee can also lower your risk for Parkinson’s? It is true. One study says the more you drink the lower your risks are . Up to 80 percent less likely to get Parkinson’s.
The benefits far outweigh the risks of drinking coffee. Drinking at least 2 cups a day can lower your risk for colon cancer by 25%.
You can also have a lower risk of chirosis if you drink coffee. Great news for your liver.
If you drink coffee you can also reduce the size of gallstone formation and help with gallbladder disease.
Coffee also reduces the risk of alzheimers disease as well as dementia.
Coffee will help wake your body up because of the caffiene in it. People often have to have a few cups of it after waking up to help them get through the day. And now they do not need to feel bad or guilty about it because it is good for you!
Beef and Broccoli
August 28, 2010 by angie Schilling
Filed under Healthy Living
Want a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy? And no I am not talking about going through a drive thru either. You can easily make beef and broccoli at home that is tasty, low fat and make you craving more.
Begin by picking what kind of meat you will use. Pick either a steak that has almost no fat in it or some stew meat. If you do the steak, cut into strips. If you do the stew meat, cook over a stove until done, then boil for a few minutes. I like to boil it so it gets nice and tender.
Cook the steak or stew meat until no longer pink. Drain the fat, and then add some garlic powder. It is up to you how much you add. Then add a can of cream of broccoli soup, trying to make sure it is a lower fat kind. Then add a forth of a cup of water and a tablespoon of soy sauce. Bring to a boil and then add two cups of frozen broccoli. Cook covered until the broccoli is done.
In the mean time, cook some egg noodles or even rice. Serve the broccoli and beef over either one of them. I also add a handful of cheese in with my beef and broccoli just so a little extra calcium is in the meal. Enjoy with a nice lettuce salad or a good crusty bread.
Achy feet
August 28, 2010 by angie Schilling
Filed under Healthy Living
DO you ever get achy feet? That just hurt because you have either walked all over on them or were just standing all day long? Well here is a thought that can soothe them. Just find an old tub to soak them in. I love the tubs from Walmart that are like $1 or so each. They are big enough to hold my feet yet easy enough to move and store
So you begin with adding some warm water to the tub. If you do not have any thing else to add then that is fine. But for achy feet, why not try some Epsom salts added to the water? This will really help get your feet out or the achy mode. Or you could add some essential oils to soften your feet as well. Wake up the tired feet by adding some peppermint oil to the tub. Or how about using a little oil of eucalyptus in the water instead. This oil is very very powerful so you only need a little bit in order for you to get a good soak.
Soak your tired feet for about 15 minutes. LOnger if you feel you need to. Then towel them off and your feet should feel a lot better. Maybe not quite as achy or sore as they were before you started the soak. If you feel like it you could also add a few marbles to the bottom of the tub and rub your feet across them to get out any kinks.
Blood Stained Discharge
August 28, 2010 by loryza
Filed under Healthy Living
Few days after my period stopped, I noticed my discharge stained with blood on it that is either pink, brown or bright red. It caused me no trouble since I never felt any pain with it. The next day when I woke up, the blood appeared again, and it kinda get concerned thinking I had bacterial vaginosis that should be treated. I tried to look in google searching for which medication I should take in trying to self medicate, which i know is not right. I was shocked to discover three possible causes for “blood stained discharge” like genital warts, cervical cancer, or endometrial cancer but was also relieved to find out that the other signs or symptoms for those diseases were not present in me. I tried to google more and found out about ovulation bleeding and it is normal before ovulation. On the other hand, it could also possibly be implantation bleeding if the woman is pregnant, and is confirmed by a positive pregnancy test result a few days after her cycle.
Hopefully, this is the reason why I am experiencing this, but I had to make sure, and better be safe than sorry. I have to go to an Obstetric and Gynecological clinic and have some tests maybe, because they are the ones we should consult with regarding reproductive health matters.
DOMESTIC VOILENCE
August 27, 2010 by Annie Dass
Filed under Healthy Living
Abuse by the caretaker, parents, spouse, or an intimate partner is called domestic violence. Domestic violence can be of many kinds. These can be a physical abuse in this a person can hit the other person ,kick the person or bite the person. Sexual abuse is also there in which the sexual activity can be done by force. Emotional abuse is also there which includes threats, constant criticism and put-downs. Controlling access to money and controlling activities are other abusive behaviors.
Child abuse or violence against the child is a crime in all the states. There are many in which the 1out of 4 women are victim and 1 out 9 men are the victims of the domestic violence in the UNITED STATES according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The people who are hurt by their parents, guardians or by the partners are not the abuse. Drugs and alcohol are not the abuse as they create violence worse.A buse can begin, continue and even increases during pregnancy.
To make you or your child safer. First you have the surety that you and your children are safe. Then you leave the home and go to the safe place like to your friend home, relative home or to an emergency shelter. You can do this with help of police and prevent yourself and your child safe.
Mineral Face
August 27, 2010 by angie Schilling
Filed under Healthy Living
You too can achieve a great looking face that is natural looking with makeup. Yes you can look natural with makeup on! Just get some mineral makeup and be ready to go. Always start on a clean face because the makeup will adhere better and look fresher if you face is clean.
There are some foundations that are mineral makeup but other mineral foundations are powder form. I feel that the actual liquid form covers better. But you can use whatever you wish. Then lightly brush your face with a mineral powder.
Swipe your eyes with a shadow that compliments your skin tone and is natural at the same time. Then use a few coats of black or brown mascara to really bring out the eyes.
Swirl some natural color blush onto the apples of the cheeks, being sure to blend well. THen you can add a natural shade of lipstick. I prefer to use all mineral makeup from my foundation to my lipstick. Mineral makeup is made for sensitive skin and it is free of talc and fragrance so it is completely safe for your face. It contains pur mineral pigments and is enriched with vitamins as well. It is great for all skin types. Even sensitive skin.


