Tips for guaranteed weight loss

Tips for guaranteed weight loss With fad diets and fitness routines round every corner, it is quite difficult to keep a tab on which weight loss tips really do work and which don't. Should you join that bhangra aerobics class, adopt that no-carb diet, or eat dinner at 6pm? Never mind all that loophole-ridden weight loss jargon, step over to the healthy side. Here are 10 tips for guaranteed weight loss that will set your weight straight, and help you adopt some really healthy, weight-friendly habits for life.   Weight loss tip 1: Decide how much weight you need to lose - Most people start their weight loss journey by claiming to be xyz kilos overweight. This isn't a healthy way to project or aim for weight loss. Calculate your desired weight against your height by...

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HOW TO AVOID OBESITY

HOW TO AVOID OBESITY In today's world it's more difficult than ever to keep your weight under control, as evidenced by the fact that over 2/3 of all American adults are now overweight or obesei, as are one in three children. Part of the blame rests with the processed food corporations that spend billions of dollars marketing unhealthy foodsii as "healthy choices." So what do "naturally thin" people know that the rest don't? David Zinczenco, editor in chief of Men's Health magazine, and Matt Goulding address this question in a recent article featured on Yahoo Healthiii, stating that most thin people tend to live by a series of "laws" that keep them from gaining excess weight. These seven rules are simple enough that most can follow them: Avoid "Dieting": By dieting, you're setting...

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HOW TO PREVENT DIABETES

HOW TO PREVENT DIABETES Sitting May Prompt Diabetes Among women‚ being seated for long periods of time every day raises the risks of developing type–2 diabetes. An emerging factor for chronic disease‚ sedentary behavior – marked by an obvious lack of routine physical activity‚ may prompt the onset of type–2 diabetes among women. Thomas Yates‚ from the University of Leicester (United Kingdom)‚ and colleagues assessed 585 men and women‚ ages 40 and over‚ for the amount of time they spend sitting during the course of the week. Additionally‚ the team collected blood samples to identify markers linked to diabetes and metabolic dysfunction. The researchers found that women who spent the longest time sitting have higher levels of insulin‚ as well as elevated levels of leptin (a...

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strategies to prevent unintentional injuries among children

strategies to prevent unintentional injuries among children This is one of three pieces of NICE guidance published in November 2010 on how to prevent unintentional injuries among under-15s. A second publication covers unintentional injuries on the road and a third covers the provision of home safety equipment and home risk assessments. This guidance is for commissioners and providers of health services, local authority children’s services, local authorities and their strategic partnerships, local highway authorities, local safeguarding children boards, police, fire and rescue services, policy makers, professional bodies, providers of play and leisure facilities, and schools. It is also for other public, private, voluntary and community organisations and services which have a direct...

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Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed

Natural Ways to Stop Feeling Depressed Life is a drag. What’s the point of anything? I’ll never be happy. Do any of these gloomy thoughts sound familiar? It’s likely they do. The occasional case of the blues is perfectly normal, but that doesn’t make dealing with it any easier. If you allow them to, negative thoughts can fester and lead to serious depression. That’s why it’s important to take action early to bust yourself out of a slump. While these suggestions won’t eliminate your problems, they can help you break a negative thought pattern and stop feeling depressed. If you think you might have a serious mental health problem, don’t...

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HOW TO STOP OSTEOPOROSIS

HOW TO STOP OSTEOPOROSIS Tips on what you can do to prevent osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be a devastating disease, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Here are some steps you can take to decrease your risk: Your Diet Drink your milk. Low-fat and skim milk, nonfat yogurt, and reduced-fat cheeses (except cottage cheese) are healthy sources of the calcium you need to build strong bones. Fortified milk products also have the vitamin D needed for proper calcium absorption. Go fish. Canned sardines and salmon, eaten with their bones, are also rich in calcium. Mackerel and other oily fish are rich in vitamin D. Eat greens with gusto. Leafy green vegetables have lots of calcium, plus the potassium and vitamin K you need to block calcium loss from bones. Fill up on broccoli,...

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Reproductive Health Act

Reproductive Health Act  Help us stop the radically pro-abortion and ironically, anti-choice "Reproductive Health Act" (RHA)  S.2524 (Klein)/S.2844 (Stewart-Cousins)/A.6112 (Glick)   The 2012 legislative session began on January 4th, with Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address.  The Governor outlined his agenda in a plan called Building a New New York.  In this comprehensive plan for our state, Cuomo said that he “…will fight for passage of the Reproductive Health Act.  This Act protects the fundamental right of reproductive freedom and a woman’s right to make private health care decisions." ...

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Ways of Preventing Swine Flu

Don’t know whether or not to get the H1N1 vaccination? You might want to read some of these precautions before you sign up for the shot. If you’re opting for other ways to dodge the flu, here are 14 tips to boost your immunity and stay healthy this flu season. 1. Optimize your vitamin D level. Adequate levels of vitamin D are essential for our immune systems to function optimally. Unfortunately there are no significant dietary sources of vitamin D, most of our intake comes from exposure to sunlight. If you live far from the equator, you simply don’t get enough sun through Fall and Winter to make all the vitamin D you need. So unless...

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HOW TO PROTECT HEART DISEASE

HOW TO PROTECT HEART DISEASE 5 medication-free strategies to help prevent heart disease You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect your heart.  Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you lack the power to change some risk factors — such as family history, sex or age — there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take. You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are five heart disease prevention tips to get you started. 1. Don't smoke or use tobacco Smoking or using tobacco is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. Chemicals in tobacco...

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Natural Solutions for Kidney Stones

Natural Solutions for Kidney Stones Kidney stones are the result of calcified deposits in the kidneys. There are different types of stones, and they come in different sizes. Some may pass easily, and others are quite painful to pass and may even require surgery. According to the National Institutes of Health, they may be caused by excess uric acid, or a buildup of calcium that was not utilized for muscles or bones. There are natural remedies that people with kidney stones may want to consider. Nutrition The most noninvasive approach...

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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT CANCER

If you are a smoker, make the effort to quit. If you are not a smoker, don't start. Avoid exposure to other people's smoke. Know the seven warning signs of cancer and see your physician if you observe one of them. Don't overeat, drink too much alcohol or eat too many fatty foods. Instead, eat more whole grains, cereal, bread, pasta, fresh fruit and fresh or steamed vegetables – especially broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Keep your intake of lean meat, skinless poultry or fish to no more than 6 ounces per day.    Exercise. A 30-minute walk each day is one of the simplest ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Know your family's medical history and pay attention to a possibly inherited disposition toward certain...

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FACT ON HIV/AIDS

FACT ON HIV/AIDS HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infects cells of the immune system Infection results in the progressive deterioration of the immune system, breaking down the body's ability to fend off some infections and other diseases. AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome) refers to the most advanced stages of HIV infection, defined by the occurrence of any of more than 20 opportunistic infections or related cancers. HIV can be transmitted in several ways HIV can be transmitted through: unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal or anal) or oral sex with an infected person; transfusions of contaminated blood; the sharing of contaminated needles, syringes or other sharp instruments; the transmission between a mother and her baby during pregnancy, childbirth...

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DETAILS:CORONARY HEART DISEASE

coronary heart disease   Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. Coronary heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries to your heart. This may also be called hardening of the arteries. Fatty material and other substances form a plaque build-up on the walls of your coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to your heart. This buildup causes the arteries to get narrow. As a result, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop. A risk factor for heart disease is something that increases...

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SOLVING HIGH BLOOD SUGARS

Solving High Blood Sugars  Any type of illness can raise your blood sugar because of the stress hormones that are produced.  Therefore, your blood sugar level may be high even when you are not able to eat.  Blood sugar levels may also become hard to control.  If blood sugar levels get high enough, it can lead to a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA DKA is caused by not having enough insulin in the body.  When you do not have enough insulin, the body burns fat for energy.  This breakdown of fat produces ketones (an acid).  DKA can occur when high levels of ketones build up in the blood.  When you are sick, it can develop within a few hours or overnight.  If not treated, it can lead...

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