It is important to understand that C Section is not just another delivery option. And should not be treated like one. It is Continue reading “Why Choose Vaginal Birth Over C Section?”
Interesting Facts Related to Hair
Life of every strand of hair is approximately 7 years
Losing 100 hairs per day is normal.
If the hair were allowed to grow for a lifetime it would grow to a length of 107cm/42in before its time for it to fall out
There are approximately one Lac strands of hair in an average person’s head
Every month the hair grows about 2mm
Healthy hair is elastic and can be stretched to almost 25%. It is stronger than copper wire with the same thickness
During summers and while we sleep the hair growth is faster
Between the age of 16 and 24 -hair growths in an individual is fastest, and between Continue reading “Interesting Facts Related to Hair”
Muscle and Bone Building Myths Unfolded
Muscle & bone building or strength-training programs as they are often referred to, have some misconceptions attached to them.
Some people connect muscle building with bodybuilding while a big chunk of women feel its not for them, it’s for the men folks. None of which holds any ground.
So through this article I will try and unfold some myths related to muscle and bone building programs with some scientifically proved logic and reasoning.
The most popular myth, which exists, is that older people should steer cleat of bone and muscle building programs as it might injure them. These programs are good for the young active lot. It’s a complete myth and actually just the opposite is true.
People over 50 need it more than the young. These muscle and bone building exercises help to deal with the decline in muscle strength that generally comes with aging, because our activity levels go reasonable down. Continue reading “Muscle and Bone Building Myths Unfolded”
Get the Most Out Your Daily Walk
Walking by far is the easiest, safest, and cheapest form of exercises. It’s also one of the most popular ways of staying fit!
There is nothing that can stop you from your regular walk. If it is raining outside you can walk on the treadmill indoors. If you are a brisk walker and walk a mile you burn approx equal number of calories as you do running a mile at a moderate pace, other benefits remaining the same.
A study at Harvard of around 40,000 female health professionals found that walking at any pace for as little as an hour a week, brings down coronary artery disease risk.
Let’s see how we can optimize the health benefits of walking. As we walk day after day week after week, let us make sure how to get the most of out it. Continue reading “Get the Most Out Your Daily Walk”
Honey Full of Good Health Unless Produced by Force-Fed Bees
Honey is full of beneficial properties. In spite of so much being written on about honey there seems to exist a lot of confusion when it comes to this natural sweetener. Lets get a few facts in order first. That honey provides natural support for a range of body structures and functions. One thing is absolutely certain, that honey contains a number of good health-promoting antioxidants.
Vitamins, which are found in honey, include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-12, and biotin. Honey also contains minerals and amino acids, plus a number of live enzymes that help promote good health. Honey also helps when someone is suffering with insomnia and also with occasional. Continue reading “Honey Full of Good Health Unless Produced by Force-Fed Bees”
Keeping an Eye On Early HIV Symptoms
There are no definite symptoms of HIV as such. Especially in the early stages when something can really be done about it with the help of an early treatment. It takes a few years for HIV infection to show and by then its lat already in majority of cases.
The flue like symptoms that do appear early are so general that before we can think of HIV as one reasons for this it has disappeared. Symptoms like, fever, rash, enlarged glands, headache, pain in the joints and muscles, and loss of appetite.
We often discuss if there are any sure-fire symptoms of HIV infection. Things like experiencing digestive problems, feeling of un-well-ness, sores on tongue, scarring after being cut etc. People come up with all options and possibilities to get the answer about how to keep an eye on HIV symptoms. Continue reading “Keeping an Eye On Early HIV Symptoms”
To Sleep Better – Eat Light and Think Light
We know of so many people for whom going to sleep is not easy even though they have worked hard through the day- both physically and mentally and are also feeling tired. This is called insomnia and there are many reasons for insomnia.
When the mind is too awake and active, it’s not easy to go into a slumber. Or even if we do manage to sleep, we are restless and are not able to enjoy a deep, peaceful sleep.
Therefore when people with insomnia wake up they are not feeling afresh and rejuvenated, as they should after a good night’s sleep.
There are number of theories and opinions about how much sleep a person needs. This varies from person to person, lifestyle to lifestyle and health. Most of us would not disagree with the fact that the deeper and more peaceful the sleep we experience, the more rested and rejuvenated we feel the next morning. Continue reading “To Sleep Better – Eat Light and Think Light”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Causes and Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disorder that does not improve with rest and deteriorates with physical activities. It can occur after an infection or illness. And has been observed that more women have complained about it than men.
Sometimes there are no causes for it and develops gradually in people. The condition is most common among people in their 40s and 50s, but it can affect people of all ages.
Symptoms or chronic fatigue syndrome are a flu-like condition that can drain patient’s energy and this can sometimes go on for years. People previously healthy and full of energy may also undergo CFS.
People with chronic fatigue syndrome show symptoms similar to common viral infections. And unlike viral infection this does not get any better or show improvement with time.
Symptoms of CFS can last much longer. It has been reported that these symptoms may disappear and re-surface frequently with no fixed & identifiable pattern. Continue reading “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Causes and Treatment”
What Harm Can Excess Carbohydrate Cause?
It is not the fat in the foods we eat but, far more, the excess carbohydrates from our starch- and sugar-loaded diet that is making people fat and unhealthy.
If you or people in the family or friend circle are experiencing any of the below mentioned symptoms, the possibility is that may be the excess carbohydrates in your body is responsible for symptoms like:
- Gaining weight
- Fatigue and feeling sleepy all the time
- Depression
- Fog like feeling in the brain
- Low blood sugar
- and high blood pressure etc.
Exchanging Convenience for Your Health
Exchanging convenience for your health is a bad bargain, no matter how you look at it. People are settling for all kinds of conveniences because of their lifestyles which is increasingly becoming career centric. There are other reasons too which are responsible for it but the big daddy of all is having to go out to work.
In majority of cases these days both parents are working full time. And if they have children who need looking after the best option for them is cr-che. The cr-che do their jobs. And treating raising children as a job hardly sounds like good attitude.
I am not against working at all. I understand the value of economic independence and extra income very well. But I still strongly feel you need to be more sensible to organize and balance life in such a manner that life doesn’t suffer. Continue reading “Exchanging Convenience for Your Health”
