Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Belizegials Health Tip
Belizegials Health Tip
Good morning Everyone,
According to a recent piece in The New Yorker by the physician-journalist Atul Gawande, if you want to have better quality of life as you age, these three things will have a dramatic effect:
1. Practice yoga or any form of exercise that will help your balance
2. Try to limit your prescription medicines to no more than four
3. Lift weights
And why these three? The single most serious physical risk that the elderly face is an injury from falling. According to Gawandes piece, "Each year, about three hundred and fifty thousand Americans fall and break a hip. Of those, forty per cent end up in a nursing home, and twenty per cent are never able to walk again. The three primary risk factors for falling are poor balance, taking more than four prescription medications, and muscle weakness."
1. Practice yoga or any form of exercise that will help your balance
2. Try to limit your prescription medicines to no more than four
3. Lift weights
And why these three? The single most serious physical risk that the elderly face is an injury from falling. According to Gawandes piece, "Each year, about three hundred and fifty thousand Americans fall and break a hip. Of those, forty per cent end up in a nursing home, and twenty per cent are never able to walk again. The three primary risk factors for falling are poor balance, taking more than four prescription medications, and muscle weakness."
Thanks for visiting here and have a splendiferous and healthy week ahead.
Available link for download
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Belizegial Health Topic Caffeine How Much is Too Much
Belizegial Health Topic Caffeine How Much is Too Much
Hi Friends,
For most people, moderate doses of caffeine — 200 to 300 milligrams (mg), or about two to three cups of brewed coffee a day — arent harmful. But some circumstances, such as caffeine sensitivity or use of certain medications, may warrant limiting or even ending your caffeine routine. Find out if you need to decaffeinate your diet and, if so, how you can do it with minimal distress.
When to cut caffeine use - Certain circumstances call for reducing the amount of caffeine you consume. Evaluate your habits. If any of these situations apply, you may need to cut back. You consume unhealthy amounts. Though moderate caffeine intake isnt likely to cause harm, too much can noticeably affect your health. Heavy daily caffeine use — more than 500 to 600 mg a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee — can cause:
History of caffeine use. People who dont regularly consume caffeine tend to be more susceptible to its negative effects than are people who do.
The best way to break this cycle is to limit your caffeine and to add more hours of quality sleep to your day. Also, avoid caffeinated beverages eight hours before your desired bedtime. Your body doesnt store caffeine, but it does take many hours for it to eliminate the stimulant and its effects.
Its been a hectic week on this end. One mostly fueled by sheer determination and several necessary cups of coffee *lol* Which brings to mind. Caffeine: How much is too much? Michelle, if youre visiting today, here is what Mayoclinic.com has to say about this topic.
In less than an hour you start to feel caffeines effects. Youre more alert, energetic and productive. Your mood lifts and that foggy, tired feeling is gone. If you rely on daily doses of caffeine to chase away fatigue and perk up your disposition, you arent alone. Nine out of 10 Americans consume some type of caffeine regularly, making it the most popular behavior-altering drug.
For most people, moderate doses of caffeine — 200 to 300 milligrams (mg), or about two to three cups of brewed coffee a day — arent harmful. But some circumstances, such as caffeine sensitivity or use of certain medications, may warrant limiting or even ending your caffeine routine. Find out if you need to decaffeinate your diet and, if so, how you can do it with minimal distress.
When to cut caffeine use - Certain circumstances call for reducing the amount of caffeine you consume. Evaluate your habits. If any of these situations apply, you may need to cut back. You consume unhealthy amounts. Though moderate caffeine intake isnt likely to cause harm, too much can noticeably affect your health. Heavy daily caffeine use — more than 500 to 600 mg a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee — can cause:
Restlessness
Anxiety
Irritability
Muscle tremors
Sleeplessness
Headaches
Nausea, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems
Abnormal heart rhythms
Anxiety
Irritability
Muscle tremors
Sleeplessness
Headaches
Nausea, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems
Abnormal heart rhythms
You have caffeine sensitivity if youre susceptible to the caffeines effects. Just small amounts — even one cup of coffee or tea — may prompt unwanted results, such as anxiety, restlessness and irritability. The more sensitive you are to caffeine, the less you need to consume before feeling its influence.Your sensitivity depends on many factors, including:
Body mass. People with smaller body masses feel the effects of caffeine sooner than those with larger body masses.
History of caffeine use. People who dont regularly consume caffeine tend to be more susceptible to its negative effects than are people who do.
Stress. All types of stress — for example, psychological stress or heat stress — can increase a persons sensitivity to caffeine.
Other factors can contribute to variations in caffeine sensitivity as well, including age, smoking habits, drug or hormone use, and other health conditions, such as anxiety disorders.
Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. But caffeine can interfere with this much-needed sleep. Chronically losing sleep — whether its from work, travel, stress or too much caffeine — results in sleep deprivation. Sleep loss is cumulative, and even small nightly decreases can add up and disturb your daytime function.
Using caffeine to mask sleep deprivation creates an unwelcome cycle. For example, you drink caffeinated beverages because you have trouble staying awake during the day. But the caffeine keeps you from falling asleep at night, shortening the length of time you sleep. Caffeine can also increase the number of times you wake up during the night and can interfere with deep sleep, which makes your night less restful. With less sleep and poor-quality sleep, youre more tired the next day. To battle the fatigue and to feel more energetic, you reach for your morning jolt of Java.
The best way to break this cycle is to limit your caffeine and to add more hours of quality sleep to your day. Also, avoid caffeinated beverages eight hours before your desired bedtime. Your body doesnt store caffeine, but it does take many hours for it to eliminate the stimulant and its effects.
Certain medications and herbal supplements negatively interact with caffeine. The following are some examples - some antibiotics.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and norfloxacin (Noroxin) — types of antibacterial medications — can interfere with the breakdown of caffeine. This may increase the length of time caffeine remains in your body and amplify its unwanted effects.
Theophylline (Theo-24, Uniphyl, others). This medication — which opens up bronchial airways by relaxing the surrounding muscles (a bronchodilator) — tends to have some caffeine-like effects. Taking this drug along with caffeinated foods and beverages may increase the concentration of theophylline in your blood. This can cause ill effects, such as nausea, vomiting and heart palpitations. If you take theophylline, your doctor may advise that you avoid caffeine.
Ephedra (ma-huang). This herbal dietary supplement increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, seizures and death. Combined with caffeine, it becomes especially risky. The Food and Drug Administration has banned ephedra in the marketplace because of health concerns. This ban applies to dietary supplements but not herbal teas, which may still contain the herb. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether caffeine might affect your prescription. He or she can best direct you on whether you need to reduce or eliminate caffeine from your diet.
Caffeine can be habit-forming, so any attempts to stop or lessen the amount you normally consume can be challenging. An abrupt decrease in caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, irritability and nervousness. These symptoms usually resolve after several days.
Caffeine can be habit-forming, so any attempts to stop or lessen the amount you normally consume can be challenging. An abrupt decrease in caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, fatigue, irritability and nervousness. These symptoms usually resolve after several days.
To adopt new caffeine habits, try these tips:
Know how much caffeine is in the foods and beverages you consume. You may be consuming more than you think.
Gradually reduce the amount of caffeine you consume. For example, drink one less can of soda or drink a smaller cup of coffee each day. This will help your body get used to the lower levels of caffeine and thereby lessen the withdrawal effects.
Replace caffeinated coffee, tea and soda with their decaffeinated counterparts. Most decaffeinated beverages look and taste the same.
When preparing tea, brew for less time. This cuts down on its caffeine content. Or choose herbal teas, which dont contain this stimulant.
Check the caffeine content in over-the-counter medications that you take. Pain relief or headache medications, such as Excedrin or Anacin, can contain from 65 mg to 130 mg of caffeine in one dose. Switch to caffeine-free versions, if possible.
If youre like most adults, caffeine is a part of your daily routine. And most often it doesnt pose a health problem. But be mindful of those situations in which you need to curtail your caffeine consumption.
© 1998-2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com"
Available link for download
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Best Online Shopping Sites For Health Products And Fitness At BestShoppingSitesList
Best Online Shopping Sites For Health Products And Fitness At BestShoppingSitesList
We are offer you a catalogue that contains all your preferred object. Will make your life relaxing this post name is Indias No. 1 Best Online Shopping Website List For Health Care Or Lifestyle! We are provide you list of products can you buy here such as Protein Supplements, Fitness, Sports, Vitamins And Supplements, Health Food & Drinks, Health Devices, Diabetes, Pet Care, Personal & Baby Care, Women Care, Beauty and Everything.
Here are around all products for your complete lifestyle or health care related. Why are you waiting click and watch below links:-
www.healthkart.com
www.naturalmantra.com
Above two website are listed which endow to you perfectly healthcare and lifestyle services for you! Dont forget to share and subscribe our latest updates!
Available link for download
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Being Conscientious For Better Health
Being Conscientious For Better Health
“People who do what they say they are going to do tend to be healthier than people who don’t follow through. Develop a long-standing habit of reliability, and benefits for your health and your life will follow,” advises author David Niven.
Niven cites psychology professor Alan Christensen of the University of Iowa as having said that our attitudes and approaches to life matter to our health.
Professor Christensen explains: You will be better off if you’re conscientious. Conscientiousness refers to diligence, a strong sense of personal control, and a willingness to take on personal challenges. In short, it is a commitment to follow the course you set yourself on without reluctance.
Christensen (further quotes Niven) says that it may be as important to think about how patients approach the world and themselves as it is to consider their physical state. There is reason to believe individuals can alter their degree of consciousness. Moreover, doctors should be able to use information about how their patients‘ personalities may be putting them at risk to judge how closely they need to be monitored and how aggressively to treat them.
In Niven’s study of those suffering from a chronic illness, University of Iowa researchers found that those who tended to be highly conscientious, goal-directed, and dependable were 36 percent less likely to die prematurely.
An interest in health is a very useful thing. An obsession with health is, however, a dangerous thing. Having a few health concerns at any given moment is normal. The best approach to health is to minimize health problems, not eliminate them.
Emory University researchers found that less than 19 percent of Americans could be classified as completely healthy (with high levels of physical and mental health and low levels of illness) at any given moment, cites Niven.
So what’s health all about? It’s all about life. Niven puts it this way:
“We see stories on the news about the latest pill, the latest treatment, the latest and most expensive remedy for whatever ails us. The health story we don’t hear is that the route to a healthy life is not found in doctors’ offices or hospitals. It is found in our home and in our daily life. Enjoying your life and the people around you will contribute to your health and reduce the effects of aging.”
Available link for download
Friday, September 8, 2017
Basic Health Tips While Travelling
Basic Health Tips While Travelling
When travelling, to avoid getting sick, remember the following tips:
Before travelling:
- Have a medical check-up to be sure you are healthy before you travel.
- Find out if the place you are going to has vaccination requirements and see your doctor weeks before your scheduled departure.
- Research / know more about the place you are going to with regard to weather, medical facilities, etc.
- Pack a first aid kit and some basic medicines or your usual supplements.
- Use luggage with wheels so it doesn’t put pressure on your back and joints.
- If you need a wheelchair or other disability needs, make arrangements for it in advance.
- Get a travel health insurance.
While travelling:
- Drink only bottled water.
- Avoid ice in drinks.
- Avoid fruits and vegetables that have been washed in local water.
- Make sure food is cooked thoroughly.
- Avoid street foods.
- Wear mosquito repellent.
Available link for download
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Belizegial Health Tip
Belizegial Health Tip
This is very interesting information recently sent to me by a friend.
So Im passing it along to everyone who visits this little tropical
corner of the blogosphere.
The Soursop Fruit The Sour Sop or the fruit from the graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer. So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some sour sop juice yourself as prevention from time to time. The taste is not bad after all. Its completely natural and definitely has no side effects. If you have the space, plant a sour sop tree in your garden. The other parts of the tree are also useful. The next time you have a fruit juice, ask for a sour sop. |
A healthy good morning from the tropics!!
Available link for download
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)