Extended for being immobile during the long-haul air travel increases the risk of developing blood clots, report medical researchers in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Long-haul air travel may develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), the formation of a blood clot within one of the large, deep veins of the pelvis or lower limbs.
As the blood clot breaks into smaller pieces, it floats in the blood and becomes tight in the blood vessels, supplying the lungs, a pulmonary embolism, lead to sudden death.
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Tags: anesthesia, Biomarkers, blood clots, BMI, body mass index, Cancer Epidemiology, lower the chance contracting breast cancer, Mayo Clinic, Proceedings
Embolisms, Healthy Living | Gener November 29, 2009 | 
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Recent Information about sexual dysfunction in women.
In a study conducted by Yale School of Medicine and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers yield new insights about female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
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Here are some suggestions coming experts to get the proper sleep you need to regain lost energy and soothes our minds from the problems and worries provided by the our work or responsibilities.
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German newspaper Giebner Allegemeine stated, “Gardening brings people the most zest for life a stroke.” Seventy (70) patients who were released from rehabilitation were given questions which activities brought them contentment. The activities included suggestions such as housework, shopping, cooking, reading, walking, driving and working at their job.
Gardening looms out to be the activity that can increase contentment in life. Occupational therapist Brigitte Oberauer said, “Gardening makes it easier for stroke patients to focus on certain things and to keep concentrating. It busies the senses and delivers the message new things are growing and life goes on.
These are important message after a serious illness.” Working outside may also break the isolation of staying indoors, increase mobility and train one’s sense of balance.
In a new conducted study suggests that intake of soft drinks (sodas) and/or sleeping pill before going to sleep may develop uncomfortable heartburn. Consumption of carbonated soft drinks was discovered to increase risk to night-time heartburn by 31% most likely attributed to soft drinks which has high level of acidity.
Regular intake of prescribed pills such as Ativan, Halcion, Valium and Xanax contain the compound benzodiazepine that could lead to a 65% increase in night-time heartburn risk.
A high body mass index (MBI), sleep disorders (snoring, insomnia and sleep apnea) may contribute to the risk of heartburn. To reduce the risk, avoid soda and change sleep medicines when necessary.
Tags: Ativan, benzodiazepine, body mass index, Halcion, insomnia, risk of heartburn, sleep apnea, snoring, soda, Valium, Xanax
Healthy Living | Gener November 21, 2009 |
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Ethnicity May Vary Risks of Colorectal Cancer
According to new study some US ethnic groups have a 10 to 60% higher risk of having a colorectal cancer in an advanced stage and a 20 percent to 30% higher risk of succumbing from the ailment, than non-Hispanic white. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle made a comparison of data from 18 various racial and ethnic groups and discovered that African Americans, Native Americans, Asians (including Pacific Islanders) and Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer than non-Hispanic whites, while African American and Native Americans have greater risk of dying from it.
Vitamin B May Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
Women who has a steady diet high in Vitamin B for the best past few years lowers their risk of colorectal cancer. Moreover those who have an intake of moderate to large amounts of alcohol in tandem with Vitamin B may lower their risk by more than 70%, according to Gastroenterology. Researchers discovered that alcohol intake in women with low Vitamin B intake may result to an increase of having a colorectal cancer while increasing intake lowers the risk at a significant rate.
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is packed with antioxidant properties that help maintain a healthy digestive system, and may have healing effects on people with stomach ulcers according to a new study.
Employing GE treatments, the amount of gastric secretion was reduced by half and the size of the ulcers decreases after six to nine days. Moreover, a stark increase in blood flow to the ulcers and more gastrin was released. Thomas Brozozowski, MD, PhD said “Because grapefruit is acidic in nature, people with ulcers might assume that they should not include the fruit in their diet”. However, this research might suggests the exact opposite. The antioxidant property found in grapefruit and the ability of this fruit extract to limit oxidative stress in the ulceratic gastric mucosa have the therapeutic properties that when continued in additional therapy, can be beneficial for healing gastric ulcers.
Allergies have many forms, moreover symptoms and the causes can be Monosodium glutamate (msg), food-coloring preservatives, eggs, chicken, seafood, peanuts, alcohol, chocolate, environmental chemicals, pollution, dust, mold and spores, pets and animal hairs. Bear in mind that your pet too can be allergic if it keeps on sneezing. If you have an allergy , it is best to see your doctor. See your doctor and ask aout your blood test to enable you have an information about your sensitivity to certain substances. One of the most effective measure to do is to maintain a clean environment. Studies will reveal that the most common cause of allergies is the unclean environment. Everyday we acquire fungus and microbes. The best defense if to strengthen your immune system and remove all the irritants in your homes.
Equip your home with the latest cleaning system the Hyla NST, a handy and heavy-duty cleaning machine, which is equipped with an air purifier, a vacuum cleaner, floor polisher and upholstery cleaner. It helps you get rid of dirt and dust mites (Dust mites are one of the main causes of asthma, rhinitis and other respiratory ailments).
Dr. Earth Mindell’s Vitamin Bible said that a nutritional defense against allergies are vitamin B complex, 50 mg two times a day (Riboflavin, Biotin, etc) which is found in green-leafy vegetables, panthothenic acid, 500 mg, two times a day, and vitamin C, 1000 mg, once a day.
According traditions of the Japanese and Chinese, mushrooms are also effective in preventing allergies such as shiitake, maitake, agaricus and cordyceps.
Here is an anti-allergy regimen.
1. Greet the morning with happy thoughts and with a smile on your face.
2. A cup of lukewarm water with a teaspoon of cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp. of honey could provide you great help.
3. Increase body hydration by drinking a lot of juices from fresh fruits.
4. Practice healthy eating habits.
5. Drink 2 full glasses of lukewarm water ever one and a half hours until you get to bed.
Tags: agaricus, alcohol, Biotin, chicken, chocolate, cordyceps, Dr. Earth Mindell's, dust, eggs, environmental chemicals, hiitake, Hyla NST, maitake, mold, Monosodium glutamate, ood-coloring preservatives, panthothenic acid, peanuts, pets and animal hairs, pollution, Riboflavin, seafood, spores, vitamin B, Vitamin Bible
Allergies, Healthy Living | Gener November 18, 2009 |
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The warning signs* of diabetes:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Increased hunger
- Weight loss
- Tiredness
- Lack of concentration and interest
- Vomiting and stomach ache (pain) which is often mistaken as flu)
- A tingling sensation or numbing in hands or feet.
- Blurred vision
- Frequent infections
- Wounds that is slow to heal.
If these signs are imminent seek medical attention at once.
*These can be mild or absent in people with Type 2 diabetes.
The Risk Factors for the Type 2 diabetes:
- Obesity and overweight
- Lack of exercise
- Have recent glucose intolerance
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Increased age in appearance
- High-Blood pressure and high cholesterol
- A family history of diabetes.
- A history of gestational diabetes.
- Ethnicity, higher rates of diabetes incidence has been recorded in Asians, Hispanics/Latinos, Indigenous people in North America (United States and Canada) and Australia.
- Get yourself tested if you are at risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The word addiction will have a direct connection to most people as injecting themselves with unsanitized needles, members of gangs, pushers and street brawls.
Drug addiction is indeed one of the most common problems in our society, nevertheless, it has become part of our everyday life, it is so prevalent that people are accustomed to the users already.
Addictive practice of smoking is responsible to the deaths of several thousands of people a year, and alcohol abuse accounting for more. Countless of men and women are addicted to tranquilizers like the Valium and Serepax. Addiction spares no one regardless of sex, social status or age. The most common cause is often attributed to a problem or situation in life wherein escaping is difficult or simply people try it out of curiosity.
When the body becomes accustomed to the stimulation generated by three harmful substances the more the dug independent individual will rely on it to extract the same effect. Addiction is the reliance to substance which is certainly changes the body chemistry, metabolism and the user’s moods and habits.
Those people who are engaged in diets are often have bad moods, since they experience food deprivation which is a form of punishment to many people.
For instance, getting rid of carbohydrates in our food intake can leave our brain to think sluggishly and will lead to memory loss, getting easily irritated and exhaustion. On the other hand avoiding fat can cause unpredictable hormonal levels and affect one’s sex drive, sleeping pattern, cravings for food and stored energy.
Here are some healthy tips.
- Make a list of foods in your diet like eating more green vegetables, fruits, whole grains and organic fish or chicken.
- Put your most liked photo on the refrigerator (your sexiest ever photo, hehehe). These will help you prevent your cravings.
- Plan and set-up an exercise program with your son, daughter and/or friend(s). They will aid you get on track all the time whenever you get tired.
- Motivate yourself well and by rewarding yourself for practicing health eating habits. Each time you accomplish a health target ( You can have a bowl of banana split or an entire cake). When you set your target at shedding off 20 pounds for instance, determine a reward for certain loss category, e.g. for every 3 pounds you lose give yourself a gift.
