Nosebleed A tiny vein in the nose has broken Causes – nasal infections, injury to the nose, scratching with a fingernail, blowing the nose hard, a sudden change in atmospheric pressure, and a foreign body in the nose of children. It is more likely to occur during winter. Excessive dryness can cause nasal surfaces to…
Nasal Catarrh (Rhinitis, Runny, Stuffy Nose) Symptoms – the nose is runny or stuffed up. Causes – rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal passages, producing nasal congestion and increased secretion of mucus. When a person drinks enough water, the nose may run. When not enough, the nose is stuffed and one has to breathe…
Bay Bay is a member of the Laural Family, Latin name Laurus nobilis, and can be grown into a handsome, evergreen tree up to 20 m (60ft) tall. Bay is usually found growing as an escapee in woods and wastelands outside its native range. Bay doesn’t have to be grown as a full blown tree,…
For dry skin: * Use cleansing creams to clean the skin rather than soap or detergent, which cause drying and, in some cases, allergic reactions. * Use bath oils, but take precautions to prevent falls caused by slippery tub surfaces. * Thoroughly rinse soap or detergent, if used, from the skin. * Bathe less frequently…
The Food Guide Pyramid is a graphic aid that was developed as a guide in making daily food choices. The pyramid synthesizes the dietary guidelines and the old Basic Four Food Guide. The pyramid suggests that people eat a variety of foods to obtain the nutrients they need. It divides foods into five groups, each…
HEALTHY DEFECATION 1. Establish a regular exercise regimen. 2. Include high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains, in the diet. 3. Maintain fluid intake of 2000 to 3000 mL a day. 4. Do not ignore the urge to defecate. 5. Allow time to defecate, preferably at the same time each day. 6. Avoid…
KEEP A DIARY. It can help you determine what triggers your migraines. Note when your headaches start, how long they last and what, if anything, provides relief. Be sure to record your response to any headache medications you take. Also pay special attention to foods you ate in the 24 hours preceding attacks, any unusual…
1. Decrease your saturated fat intake. Saturated fat is the fat found in animal products and also palm oil and coconut oil. This means decrease foods such as cheeses, cream, salami and other high fat processed meats, some higher fat take away foods, snack foods such as chips and commercially prepared biscuits, cakes and pastries….
Plant sterols have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels, depending on how much you eat. They block the ability of the body to absorb cholesterol back into the body and as such it passes harmlessly out of your system. Plant sterols can lower total cholesterol by an average of 10 percent. You can get…
Women are simply healthier than men. Of the leading causes of death in most countries, men lead the way in the number of deaths – and on average they will die five years before their wives. The problem lies with men’s laissez-faire attitude to their health. They do not perceive health as a priority to…
