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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Stomach Acidity & its Home Remedies
Stomach Acidity is one of the most common disorders faced by  people. Stomach acidity is basically caused by an acid used in digestive process  by the stomach. When ever we eat something cells in stomach automatically  release that acid so that our food can be digested but when this acid is  excreted in excess quantity then it results in stomach acidity. As a result  stomach is unable to digest food.
Home remedies for curing acne
What  is acne? Acne in my words is an ugly thing that  disfigures your skin  and make it look like surface of moon or a hill top. Acne  is mostly  caused by in the teenagers and it affects the whole personality of  that  person.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Basic Home Tip To Weight Loss 4 Idiots
 Hey if you reading this post it does not means that you are an idiot   :D. I was thinking to write something on effective weight loss with   some attractive title so I made it     weight loss 4 idiots :D. Now most of time people are asking me the   same that how to lose weight, again and again as I am smartest one   amongst my colleagues. :P
So I thought to write a post and refer every one who asks me same.     Effective weight loss has nothing special you just have do what i do   remain smart and keep losing weight. First you have to quit sleeping,   secondly keep your self tensed every time, thirdly choose girl friend who   talks to much and eats out your brain, keep your self angry ever time and   last and most effective my weight loss tip, donot eat much. If you gonna   follow these rules than you will be following the title     weight loss 4 idiots. :P 
The above     weight loss tips were actually 4 idiots but now seriously if   you have lose your weight effectively then all you have to do   is :
Homemade tip for effective weight loss
Every morning after waking up and before eating or drinking anything, take a   glass of luke warm lemon water but with out sugar, you can add salt if you   want to. Remember you have to be empty stomach to drink this. Taking it   regularly will effectively reduce your weight upto 3-4 Kgs in a   month. This weight loss tip was not 4 idiots. :P
Follow my weight loss recipe and tell me how it worked for you guys. I will   be waiting for your comments and please do tell me about which method was   better to lose weight.     Weight loss 4 idiots or the second one. :D. If you like my posts do   subscribe   my group   to have updates about my blog.
Friday, October 22, 2010
The 5 Best Muscle Gaining Supplement
The 5 Best Muscle Gaining supplement
1. Protein supplements
Without protein - YOU CAN'T Build Muscle because... Your muscles are   made up of mostly protein & water and...
If at least 30% of the calories you eat everyday is not protein - You can   expect NOT to build a lot of muscle so...
Make sure you eat a variety of high protein muscle building foods like Lean   beef, fish (canned tuna & salmon) , lean chicken or turkey, eggs &   egg whites, cottage cheese + Protein shakes & Meal Replacements and...
The reason why you want to eat a variety of high protein foods is so you can   get all the amino acids your body needs to build muscle and...
Although Muscle is made up of Protein - Protein is made up of amino acids so   really... Amino acids are the basic building blocks of muscle and...
Since there's *20 different types of amino acids - you want to try to   eat a different source of protein in each of your meals or at least you   should try changing your protein sources daily.
*You can probably still build muscle by eating the same protein food source   all the time but if you ever hit a muscle building plateau - Eating a   different Protein food source can definitely help you break out of   that muscle building plateau and build more muscle.
2. Protein Shakes & Meal Replacements
Protein shakes & Meal Replacements come in handy when you don't have   time to prepare a meal or cook a high protein steak for example and...
There's basically 3 types of protein shakes you can take...
1. Fast acting Whey Protein shakes
Whey protein is quickly absorbed or digested by your body and this is what   makes whey protein perfect to have within 2 hours after working out   so your body can quickly get the protein it needs to help you recovery and   build muscle faster after working out.
2. Slow acting Casein & Egg Protein shakes
These are usually called night-time proteins because they are digested   slowly (Casien & egg protein shakes take about 4-to-8 hours to digest)   and the slow digestion makes it best to take at nighttime or in your last   daily meal so your muscles can still get a steady supply of protein even   while you sleep.
3. Blended Protein shakes
These are just protein shakes that have a combination of whey, casein and   egg in them and usually.. Most Meal Replacements (MRP's) like Labrada Lean   Body For Men are made up of blended proteins. 
Remember: You only need PROTEIN to build muscle so You don't need Protein   shakes & Meal Replacements to build muscle but...
You may find it very hard to make & eat 5-to-6 different protein food   sources everyday in each of your 5-to-6 meals to build muscle so...
It's best that you try to consume 2-to-3 quick & easy to make protein   shakes and/or MRP's daily to save time.
3. Water
Your muscles are estimated to be somewhere between 70-to-80% water and 25%   Protein so You should try to drink at least 1 liter of water everyday.
4. L-Glutamine supplement
L-Glutamine or Glutamine is an amino acid and you already know that amino   acids are the building blocks of protein and your muscle is made up of   protein & water but of all the 20 amino acids that make up the muscle   building proteins in your body... 
Glutamine makes up more than 60% of those amino acids in your muscles which   makes it a very important muscle building supplement and...
If you eat foods high in protein along with Protein shakes &   Meal Replacements - You'll get enough Glutamine to build muscles and...
To help you recovery and build muscle faster - you can supplement   with 10-to-20 grams of L-Glutamine powder daily.
Fact: Hospitals give trauma and post surgical patients about 20-to-40 grams   of Glutamine a day via an intravenous solutions to help their muscles   recovery & grow faster.
5. Complex Carbs (carbohydrates) & Healthy Fat
Before you think about going on an ultra-high protein only diet - You must   know that YOU CAN'T Build Muscle without eating enough Carbs and fats so   really...
About 45-to-65% of the total daily calories you eat should be from carbs   & healthy fats and the rest protein and here's why carbs & fats are   important for building muscle...
If you don't eat enough carbs - your body will breakdown and burn muscle for   energy causing you to lose muscle and... 
You need to eat carbs to stay energized so you can workout longer and lift   heavier weights to build bigger muscles because... Carbohydrates are   what your body uses for energy and more importantly... 
Without enough healthy fats in your diet like monounsaturated fats &   Omega-3's - your body can't produce testosterone which is a MAJOR muscle   building hormone .
Source : nowloss.com
Source : nowloss.com
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Losing Weight For Dummies
 You’ve   taken the decision to lose weight. Great news. You’re going to positively   change your life forever. Losing unwanted weight has so many positive   benefits. Your skin starts glowing. You smile more. Your social life   involves. You feel so much better about yourself. There are many different   ways that you can lose weight and keep it off. Some seem complicated   others too easy. Here are the essential of losing weight for dummies.
You’ve   taken the decision to lose weight. Great news. You’re going to positively   change your life forever. Losing unwanted weight has so many positive   benefits. Your skin starts glowing. You smile more. Your social life   involves. You feel so much better about yourself. There are many different   ways that you can lose weight and keep it off. Some seem complicated   others too easy. Here are the essential of losing weight for dummies.2 – The type of exercise you do depends solely on you. Don’t look at your friends or the celebrities in magazines. Find out what activities you enjoy and make them a part of your day. Join a team sport club or persuade a friend or family member to work out with you if you don’t want to do it alone. Buy a dog and start walking it. Swap the car for a bicycle. Find something that works for you.
3 – Get rid of the sugar. It’s not just fat that’s too blame for so much weight in our world. Sugar is a bigger culprit. Sugar is poison to the body and it prevents your metabolism from functioning correctly. Cut out sugars like sweets, chocolate, biscuits, cakes, soft drinks and table sugar. If you get a sugary craving have a piece of fruit instead.
4 – Move every change you get. People who fidget a lot have a tendency to be thinner than those who are constantly still. You can burn calories even while watching television. Lift your legs. Tap your fingers or feet. At work instead of sending an email walk to your colleagues cubicle. Walk to the corner store instead of sending the kids. The small things accumulate to have huge effects on the end result.
5 – Losing weight for dummies does not mean that you will loose your weight in one day, weight loss takes time. Make sure you give yourself enough time to lose weight. It’s taken you months if not years to put on the weight so why should it come off within a few short weeks. You can lose about 0.5kg a week or about 2kg a month. Any more and you are risking the yo-yo effect.
These are five essentials things for dummies when losing weight. Move as much as possible. Eat regularly and healthy. Drink water instead of cola and find someone to do it all with to make the process easier and more motivating.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Quit Smokeless Tobacco or.......
Smokeless tobacco is also known as chewing tobacco or   spitting tobacco. The activities are divided into two activities;   snuff and chewing tobacco. These both types of smokeless tobacco   are held in the mouth inside the cheek or between the cheek and gum.
Smokeless tobacco has very bad effect for human health, because tobacco contains at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The main carcinogens in smokeless tobacco are the tobacco-specific nitrosamines. Some of the other cancer-causing agents found in smokeless tobacco are formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, arsenic, benzopyrene, nickel, and cadmium.
Nicotine is also found in smokeless tobacco, like all tobacco products. Although nicotine is absorbed more slowly from smokeless tobacco than from cigarettes, 3 to 4 times more nicotine is absorbed from smokeless tobacco than from a cigarette, and the nicotine from smokeless tobacco remains longer in the bloodstream. Nicotine is the substance responsible for tobacco addiction. A number of significant health risks are associated with the use of smokeless tobacco.
Cancer risk
Users of smokeless tobacco are at an increased risk for certain types of cancer, most notably cancer of the oral cavity, including cancers of the cheek, gums, lips, tongue, and floor and roof of the mouth. Some studies have suggested a link between the use of smokeless tobacco and the development of pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and stomach cancer.
Other health risks
Those who use smokeless tobacco have an increased risk of:
- developing gum diseases and gum recession (pulling away of the gum tissue from the teeth)
- leukoplakia (whitish patches inside the mouth that can become cancerous)
- abrasion (wearing down) of teeth
- staining of teeth
- tooth decay
- tooth loss.
Smokeless tobacco has very bad effect for human health, because tobacco contains at least 28 cancer-causing chemicals, medically known as carcinogens. The main carcinogens in smokeless tobacco are the tobacco-specific nitrosamines. Some of the other cancer-causing agents found in smokeless tobacco are formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, arsenic, benzopyrene, nickel, and cadmium.
Nicotine is also found in smokeless tobacco, like all tobacco products. Although nicotine is absorbed more slowly from smokeless tobacco than from cigarettes, 3 to 4 times more nicotine is absorbed from smokeless tobacco than from a cigarette, and the nicotine from smokeless tobacco remains longer in the bloodstream. Nicotine is the substance responsible for tobacco addiction. A number of significant health risks are associated with the use of smokeless tobacco.
Cancer risk
Users of smokeless tobacco are at an increased risk for certain types of cancer, most notably cancer of the oral cavity, including cancers of the cheek, gums, lips, tongue, and floor and roof of the mouth. Some studies have suggested a link between the use of smokeless tobacco and the development of pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and stomach cancer.
Other health risks
Those who use smokeless tobacco have an increased risk of:
- developing gum diseases and gum recession (pulling away of the gum tissue from the teeth)
- leukoplakia (whitish patches inside the mouth that can become cancerous)
- abrasion (wearing down) of teeth
- staining of teeth
- tooth decay
- tooth loss.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Handy Guide To Effective Leukemia Treatment
 Leukemia  leads to a reduction of white blood cells in the body system. Leukemia  can thus be treated by way of ensuring that the body increases the White blood  cells count. Leukemia treatment can also be done just by use of the same  methods as used to treat cancer.
Leukemia  leads to a reduction of white blood cells in the body system. Leukemia  can thus be treated by way of ensuring that the body increases the White blood  cells count. Leukemia treatment can also be done just by use of the same  methods as used to treat cancer.Leukemia Chemotherapy is one such way, though this may take too much  time. In fact, treatment using Leukemia Chemotherapy can take a period of  not less than two years. Another way of treating the Leukemia is by bone  marrow transplant. Leukemia bone marrow transplant is  expensive and is done in very few countries since it involves use of  sophisticated instruments and highly experienced medics.
Replacement of the infected bone marrow with a healthy one is what it  entails. A radiation therapy is also recommended though this has to go hand in  hand with Leukemia Chemotherapy. Radiation entails giving doses of x-ray  for a couple of months.
In cases where there is overproduction of White blood cells, there may be  some blood infections. This may lead to blood disorders, and hence become  necessary to use antibiotics to fight the problem.
If leukemia is at early stages, one can prolong survival with active  immunotherapy. This is however still being experimented, as it is reported by  Leukemia Society of America. Leukemia is actually a chronic  problem and its treatment is not a matter of a short duration of time.  Patience is thus of paramount importance. Cases of complete eradication using  the above mentioned methods have been reported worldwide.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Breast Cancer Info - Symptoms, Signs & Treatment for Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Info
In a perfect world, we'd get prior warning when breast cancer was  about to occur. An alarm would sound, a red flag would wave or we'd receive a  letter in the mail. But the real world, unfortunately, isn't quite so  thoughtful.


Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Early breast cancer presents no outward symptoms. There is no pain,  and no warning. In fact, the only means of breast cancer diagnosis in its  preliminary stage is by finding a lump or an abnormality. This can be done by  performing breast self-examination, or by way of a yearly mammogram.
Most lumps that are found in the breast are not cancerous. However, it  is essential to have a doctor examine the lump immediately.
Some women find that breast cancer is indicated by a bump above the  collarbone or under the arm. This bump might be persistent, and then other  symptoms of breast cancer may appear. These can include changes to the skin  and surface of the breast, as well as nipple inversion or discharge.
Discharge from the breast is quite common and is rarely among  symptoms of breast cancer. However, if there is blood in the discharge, or  if it happens in only one breast, then a physician would be more concerned.  Nipple inversion is also very common, but if it occurs suddenly, it should also  be brought to the attention of your doctor.
If you notice swelling or redness of the breast, this might indicate  an infection of the tissue. Quick treatment is advised for any type of  infection. Similarly, if you find strong pain, redness, or swelling in your  shoulder, armpit, or breast, seek the advice of your health care provider.  Breast cancer treatment is mostly easily when it is detected early.
Where breast cancer is present, changes may occur to the skin such as  redness, puckering and changes to texture. There are some skin diseases  that may cause a similar effect, however it's important to have a professional  consultation to rule out any possibility of cancer.
Breast cancer can take months or even years to develop. Once  diagnosed, it's crucial to begin Breast cancer treatment immediately, as  it is much more difficult to treat cancer once it has begun to spread throughout  the body in what is called metastastic spread.
Signs of breast cancer
Some of the earliest signs of breast cancer can be detected by a  mammogram test. Women over 40 should have this test done once per year. The test  uses an electronic scanner to examine breast tissue. If something abnormal shows  up, contact your physician to determine if it is something to worry about and  seek treatment for.
In addition to a mammogram, manual examination and ultrasolography may also  be used to detect abnormalities. A complete physical examination of the breast  includes a visual inspection and palpitation, including the armpits and areas  around the collarbone. Your health care provider may palpate for a lump or  feel for a thickening in the skin. A biopsy, where a piece of the lump or tissue  is removed, is the only definite method to test the cells and provide a positive  diagnosis.
Here are some of breast cancer's most common symptoms:
* A lump in the breast, above the collarbone or under the arm, that stays for  longer than a week
* Nipple discharge
* Changes to the nipples, such as inversion
* Changes on the breast's skin surface
During your regular self-examinations, if you find any of these symptoms,  don't take a chance, but see your doctor as soon as you can to determine if what  you have found requires treatment.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sleep Disorders or Insomnia - Sleep Disorder Facts & Treatment
Sleep disorders: How Insomnia Starts
 Even  in this experience of innovative penalization, cases of rational disorders and sleep disorders are increasing. Shockingly sleep disorders  change almost half of the aggregation. We are in a group where stress is  reasoned commonly, Depression is common and a awake period is an all too every  day event.
Even  in this experience of innovative penalization, cases of rational disorders and sleep disorders are increasing. Shockingly sleep disorders  change almost half of the aggregation. We are in a group where stress is  reasoned commonly, Depression is common and a awake period is an all too every  day event.Sleep disorders or insomnia is a grave problem that should not be assumed softly. Tho' most people human had at slightest one nighttime's undergo of sleeplessness, there are many who experience addicted insomnia. Disbursal nights spent tossing, turning and lying insomniac with spiraling thoughts can get a destructive gist on a organism's enclose of design. A victim may undergo utterly expended, wired and irritable. insomnia has perverse effects on the nous and body and can hit a detrimental symptom to the property of one's history.
Reasons why group educate insomnia are oftentimes because of stress and anxiousness. Anxiousness elicited insomnia is a clean frequent difficulty. Acquisition to let go of troubling thoughts during bedtime may be hornlike, but thing for rubicund death. Bedevilment and thinking at night time only enforces bad period habits which can move quantify to alter. To period alter it's useful to play a advantageous the knowledge to death, but sleep cannot be forced with the semiconscious intention by instrument. Descending numb naturally is medico to the mind endeavor of the purpose. sleep disorders sufferers may drop nights doing everything they can perhaps suppose of to get to sleep. In most cases withal, they will miscarry if they die to let go of the intended move of the mind.
Treatment for sleep disorders
A elliptic way to intrude the rhythm of anxiety evoked rest is by hypnotherapy. The subconscious can be reprogrammed with new supportive behaviors and habits which can aid to alter the elemental period oscillation. Finished hypnosis, the cognition absorbs constructive suggestions and changes in a brain construction.
With self-hypnosis we can learn to decompress physically, and with practise this can be fast and elliptic. Most leave gain that carnal operation comes nearly easily but they possess travail restful the intellectual. When the intention is in a hypnotic state, the mind becomes receptive to suggestions and changes.
The much you activity the writer you give transform good at letting go of troubling thoughts and reposeful the body. With more force, you'll benefit much certainty and motivations to refrain you surmount your sleep disorders problem. Flat bottomed low hypnosis, you still human restrain over your thoughts and you won't get stuck in a trance. Hypnotherapy has been uncontroversial as an efficient alternative agency by the examination organization.
Regular Hypnotherapy can cure Insomnia
Hypnotherapy helps decelerate down your brainwaves and limit deeper levels of tranquility which in turn meliorate your cognition to disposition into sleep. What is more, hypnotherapy can negative disinclined sleep habits, thoughts and behaviors that can break rest. When you infix with the unconscious with hypnotherapy you can edit foreordained, habits, behaviors and regularize beliefs.
People, who use hypnotherapy, grow it an efficacious and life dynamical agency. Daily uses of hypnotherapy permit health and lifetime problems specified as being obesity, exploit over addictions as cured as rising authority and act. This simple tool has the superpower to better alter anyone's account in a confirming way.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Skin Whitening Products - Homemade Skin Whitening Products Recipes Revealed
Every one wants to look beautiful, younger and also fair, lighter   complexion. For this people spend too much money on  purchasing expensive   cosmetics, good quality skin whitening products and  going to   a beauty salon too for beauty treatments. Skin whitening   products are common now a days in the market in the form of soap,   cream, lotion, gel etc. But I prefer not to spend your money on expensive   skin whitening products,  you can make your own skin   whitening products at home as these homemade products are very cheap   and inexpensive. You just have search your kitchen for beauty recipes   ingredients I am going to mention :
Top 3 Homemade Skin Whitening Products
Homemade Orange Pack skin Whitening Product

Collect the orange peels and dry them in the sunlight.
· Let them be there till they get fully dried.
· Now grind them and make a fine powder.
· When you have to apply it, add some raw milk to this powder and make a fine paste.
· Wait for it to get completely dried on the face.
· Then rinse it off after a few minutes using lukewarm water.
· It can be applied daily also.
Homemade Sandal facial Skin Bleach / Whitening Product

The ingredients are as follows:
· Sandalwood powder
· Lemon juice
· Cucumber juice
· Tomato juice
Mix these properly and make a fine paste. Apply it on the skin. Then wait for it to get fully dried. It helps you have bright and light colored skin with a an even texture and complexion.
Homemade Gram Flour Facial Skin Bleach / Whitening Product

The ingredients are as follows:
· 2 spoon full gram flour
· 1 pinch of turmeric powder
· A few drops of milk cream
· A few drops of lemon juice
Mix these to make a fine paste and evenly spread it on the skin. Wait until it dries out fully. Then scrub it off. You can apply it on all parts of the body.
Cause of Heartburn - Begginers Guide To Things That are Cause of Heatburn
 Anyone  that has been a victim of heartburn knows how agonized it can be.  Heartburn pain can be so extreme that it cause you to pause when it comes to  intake your favorite foods.
Anyone  that has been a victim of heartburn knows how agonized it can be.  Heartburn pain can be so extreme that it cause you to pause when it comes to  intake your favorite foods.There are more than one   cause of heartburn, however if you can discover them you can  successfully layover heartburn pains for complete. But firstborn, what  is heartburn? When you intake content the matter is supposed to go finished  a precise itinerary hair to your gullet and into your tummy.
If the valve that is questionable to let your food head finished to your  tummy doesn't work right it give let some acid from the stomach to enter your  esophagus. When this happens it is renowned as acid reflux and acid  reflux is same as heartburn.
Heartburn is usually when you see a combustion perception within your  chest, or in simple words you feel like your chest burning :). This typically  occurs once you are finished eating and it can preserve to go on for many hours.  You may also feel like the food is stuck in your throat and chest. If   heartburn causes regularly and it is not treated then a time will  come it may become extremely severe and steady.
Notorious foods like fatty foods, garlic, tomatoes, mint, and chocolate are  mostly the cause of heartburn. Eating spicy foods frequently is  also a cause of heartburn. If this is the happening then you  should consume milder versions of the food you hump to eat.
Some beverages are also cause of heartburn, acidic beverages  like orange juice. More notorious cause of heartburn are sodas,  alcohol and coffee. When it comes to discussing beverages then drinking water is  the best choice which can reduce your   heartburn symptoms by diluting the acid within your tummy.
One more   cause of heartburn most guys ignore it their workout routine.  Consider it or not, but whatever exercises can setback the travel of digestion,  forcing stomach acid back into the esophagus.
Few of these exercises include forward rolls, somersaults, and any other  exercise that causes you to be upside down. Moreover, some yoga moves and  stomach exercises like crunches can cause the reverse of the natural flow of  your digestion.
If you note that your heartburn gets worse at night then the  Cause of heartburn is most possible your bed. You might have to elevate  your bed or body with pillows while you're sleeping. This will increment  gravitation to have viscous acids out of your esophagus.
Wearing tight clothing are also a cause of heartburn as they  easily. Tight clothes can easily exacerbate your digestion by putting  unnecessary pressure on your tummy area. This added pressure will force acid  into your esophagus. You should try wearing clothes that fit loosely to avoid  the cause of heartburn.
Finally,   pregnancy  is another huge cause of heartburn. While pregnancy your hormones  will change and pressure inside your stomach will increase due to the growing  baby.
Moreover, you diet choices while pregnancy can also cause heartburn pains. If  you are pregnant you can get heartburn relief by staying away from  spicy foods. While pregnant you should also try to not lay down right after  meals since this can cause indigestion leading to heartburn.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Useful Vitamins To Prevent Baldness
Prevent Baldness before its too late.
It is familiar that vitamins are perfectly staple to the welfare    of any particular, but is a little illustrious fact that adequate intake    of it can actually prevent baldness and symmetric encourages hair    growing. Vitamins work to stop the creation of additional    hydro-testosterone known as DHT. Vitamins are acknowledged as baldness    cures and assign new hair growth. Vitamins are also instrumental    in the nutrition and healthful to the scalp.
Use Vitamins  to Prevent Baldness
 
Inositol
This set belongs to vitamin B It is a chemical that is required    for stronger muscles, kidneys, liver, fabric and mentality. When the    vitamin is added to the diet of a somebody is shown to have    remarkable results which are proven effective to   prevent baldness.
Vitamin C
This is one of the most essential vitamins to prevent baldness.    The daily intake of this vitamin increases blood circulation in the    scalp and the hair also makes trusty to get a sound cater of easy    nutrients. 
Biotin
This is also titled Vitamin H. This belongs to the stock of B-complex    This vitamin has been shown to mortal fortunate results, and prevent    baldness. This vitamin can be recovered in the yolks of foodstuff,    river, kidneys, liver and leaven.
Zinc
Zinc supplements naturally are helpful for hair development.    The shortage of zinc causes baldness and  scalp problems, it    returns to standard when the vitamin is again included in the diet. Zinc    can be obtained in massive quantities of wheat germ, pumpkin seeds,    seafood, mussels and egg yolk.
Protein 
It is added vital vitamin for hair growth. It is extremely    important to include this vitamin in your diet. This is the water    ingredient in the omnipresent shampoos and material protection products.    Inflated protein intake has shown significant effects to prevent    baldness. 
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is extremely advantageous to prevent baldness.    Also been shown to keep ageing whisker. The vitamin can be seized in    prodigious measures of soya beans, spinach, cabbage, soya beans and    eggs.
Hill
This vitamin is multipurpose to stop baldness. Can be obtained    from yeast, grain germ, egg nutrient and liver. 
Pantothenic dot
This is one of the heavy vitamins for baldness cures.    This prevents the falling of hair and encourages hair development.    This substance can be obtained from grains, potatoes and milk.
Cider vinegar
Hairloss can sometimes be the ending of low metabolism. Most Case    histories evince that as a result of  a few teaspoons of cider vinegar    every day for various months,      stops baldness and the remaining fuzz has grown better and    thicker. One reason for thin hairs is a shortage of minerals, so it can    be easily understood why the cider vinegar is deluxe in minerals can    forbear. But it may not benefit the same like way for everyone. Some    grouping may be hypersensitive to these and otherwise may not be    affected. The cider vinegar can be embezzled in a glass of water in the    morning or just before meals.   One of the lateral personalty can be weight release is an added    asset.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tips for Leg Muscle Pain Relief
Leg Muscle Pain Relief Treatment
Most of us experience muscle pain while walking and also while resting, but a  majority of us ignore the leg pain or at the most take some pain killers and get  momentary relief. But such repeated occurrence of leg muscle pain is not to be  ignored as it could be due to an underlying Vascular problem.
Pain in the leg muscles can occur as a result of conditions that affect bones,  joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, and skin. Typically,  the pain is a result of tissue inflammation that is caused by injury or disease.  Either injury or chronic disease can cause inflammation to any of the tissues of  the leg and lead to leg pain.
Leg Muscle Pain Causes:
* Muscle strain
* Common body weakness
* Extended standing hours
* Arthritis
* Body weakness
* Dehydration
* Weight is excess
Leg Muscle Pain Symptom:
 
The person may feel leg pain in the form of aching or burning. The degree of  pain varies, from dull to sharp. Sometimes the pain is felt only if the  particular body part is touched. The muscle pains may sometime originate from a  part of the body and transmit to other parts. This creates confusion in  diagnosing the root cause.
Leg Muscle Pain Relief Tips
* Taking stream bath and frequent massages is always recommended in such cases.
* Consuming coconut is very much recommended in preventing joint pains.
* Consuming walnuts empty stomach early morning is very good in preventing joint  pains.
* Performing yoga exercises like gomukh asana and uttan pad asana is very  effective in relieving from leg pains.
* You can take a little lobelia as well as arthcare oil and massage the affected  area with it.
* Make a cup of tea for papaya seed and drink it 6 or 7 times everyday for 2 or  3 weeks.
* Take about 8 ounces of water and drink it every 20 minutes, after do exercise  because keep your system from dehydration.
* Intake of cod liver oil helps in curing all sorts of leg pains and general  weakness of the body.
* To get better the general weakness of the body a well balanced diet including  all the three basic food groups is advisable.
* Vinegar is also used to stop pains in the legs.
Diet and Tips for Leg Muscle Pain Relief:
You can take a vitamin E.
Mental tensions are avoided.
Do not eat a heavy meals, meat.
Do not drink a alcohol.
Do not smoking and chewing a tobacco.
Do not consume a rice at a night time.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Natural remedy for Hair Removal on chin and neck
    For an effective method to remove facial  hair especially on the chin, neck and cheeks take a teaspoon of gram flour,  one teaspoon of honey, one teaspoon of refined wheat flour, a pinch of freshly  ground turmeric powder, and one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. 
Mix this preparation well till it appears gooey and thick. Apply a generous paste on the areas where you notice excessive hair growth.
Let it stay for about five minutes.
Slowly start rubbing the area with your fingertips in a circular motion. Keep doing so for the next 15 minutes.
Wash off first with slightly tepid water and rinse the face with cool water. Use this application on a daily basis for a week.
After a week use this preparation only on alternate days during the second week.
On the third week, apply it just three times that week, on the fourth week apply it only on two occasions and on the final week use it just once. You will gradually notice the difference in the weeks that you make use of this application. You will notice less and less hair growth and it will eventually reduce to a great extent in the months to follow.
Mix this preparation well till it appears gooey and thick. Apply a generous paste on the areas where you notice excessive hair growth.
Let it stay for about five minutes.
Slowly start rubbing the area with your fingertips in a circular motion. Keep doing so for the next 15 minutes.
Wash off first with slightly tepid water and rinse the face with cool water. Use this application on a daily basis for a week.
After a week use this preparation only on alternate days during the second week.
On the third week, apply it just three times that week, on the fourth week apply it only on two occasions and on the final week use it just once. You will gradually notice the difference in the weeks that you make use of this application. You will notice less and less hair growth and it will eventually reduce to a great extent in the months to follow.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver Review
 The       Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver is        engineered by Braun to capture more hair with        every stroke, even problem hairs for the closest and        most comfortable shave.
The       Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver is        engineered by Braun to capture more hair with        every stroke, even problem hairs for the closest and        most comfortable shave.The Pulsonic Technology from       Braun sends over 10,000 micro-vibrations per        minute via the shaver head to helps to stimulate the        skin, causing the skin to ripple, in order to expose and        cut more hairs with every stroke.
With the Gillette Blade Technology,        the hair is shaved with high-speed precision in a        single stroke without pulling or tugging.
The shaver also comes with a        Sensitive Flexing Head that follows the contour of the        face and shaves hard-to-reach areas using touch        sensitive foils that respond to the slightest change in        the skin surface for a the closest a most comfortable        shave. The smart foil captures hairs that grow from        different directions for a closer shave in fewer        strokes.
The Power Comb features meanwhile        lifts problem hairs that lie flat to the skin to ensure        that hard to shave hairs not to be missed. The Braun        Series 7 has also been awarded with an ENERGY STAR        qualified battery charger.
The Clean        & Renew System that comes with the shaver        automatically cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the        shaver at the touch of a button. The Fast Clean mode        cleans the shaver in just 25 seconds. The shaver can        also be washed under running water in case the Clean &        Renew system is not available.
At the exterior, the shaver has an        elegant silver and chrome finish with sleek lines design        combines with a modern and ergonomic design.
Below are the pros and cons of the        Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver experienced        by its users.
Pros
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 The vibration is not really noticeable.
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 The shaver is much gentler.
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 The shaver is pretty comfortable to hold with a rubber grip handle on the back.
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 The shaver moves very easily over the face.
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 The shaver doesn’t get hot after a couple minutes of use.
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 The shave is about 97% as close as a regular lather and razor shave and it takes the user significantly less time to shave in the morning.
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 The shaver does not leave stubbles and it isn’t necessary to shave more than once a day.
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 The shaver fits in your hand better, faster, quieter, adjusts to the face better and it can be forced to clean whenever the user wants.
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 The slider power button is gone so no more accidentally turning off the shaver while using it.
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 The shaver gives a good, close shave without irritation and gets those pesky neck hairs pretty well.
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 The shaver can be used with the cord and also quick charges if needed.
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 No sore neck or face after using the shaver daily.
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 The shaver consume low energy use when cleaning as confirmed by the user’s watt killer meter.
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 After the cleaning cycle, the shaver smells like lemon citris.
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 The shave is closer, quieter and quicker than the Braun Syncro. The shaver is also cheaper than the Braun Syncro.
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 It shaves closer and more comfortably then all the other foil razors.
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 The shaver is quite heavy but not too heavy as it feels good in the hand.
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 The shaver is powerful because it cuts through whiskers (even several days’ worth of growth) without hesitation.
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 No pinching.
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 At full charge, the shaver can last for 5 days.
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 The power cord can be detached from the base station and taken for longer travel trips.
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 Side-burn trimmer works pretty good.
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 The shaver comes with Battery/Hygiene indicator.
Cons
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 The shaver is not suitable for ingrown hairs.
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 The shaver is quite expensive.
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 The shaver is noisier than the Norelco.
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 The users have to buy cleaning cartridges once a month.
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 The charger/cleaner is cheaply constructed. The cleaner stand is cheap plastic looking in comparison to the high-end look of the shaver.
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 Some users experience pulling and grabbing on the chin hairs and it was painful.
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 The “Hygiene” indicator seems a bit too sensitive and will be at empty after about 2-3 shave.
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 The wall plug is too long before the cord bends down, so that it unseats from being plugged into the wall by its own weight.
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 It is really noisy when cleaning.
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 It still leaves small patches of hair in random places.
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 The built in battery/hygiene indicator on bottom of the razor has some issues. When the hygiene is low your razor will automatically cut off.
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 The display for the battery and for hygiene are not bright or easy to read.
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 The user cannot get a clean shave around his neck region, especially the side lower neck regions
 No remaining shaving time indication.
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 The foil seems to be having holes that are too small. This caused the hair (especially on under the chin, neck area) does not get caught into the foil, so the vibrating blade has nothing to cut that leaves many places on the user’s face with single uncaught hairs sticking here and there.
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 The contacts at the back do not make good contact with the charging/cleaning base. When the shaver starts the cleaning cycle, quite often the contacts separate, and both cleaning and charging stop in the middle, leaving the shaver soaked in the cleaning fluid.
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 One user has its beard trimmer on the shaver simply fell off after about 5 months.
 
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Short and Handy Guide To Workout after Pregnancy - Women Fitness
After delivery the first question naturally is how is my baby? The second   question asked by workout – alcoholics often is “When can I begin   exercising now that I’ve given birth?” 
There are no clear cut answers to this question. You can ask your doctor   about when he or she feels you are ready to begin exercising, and   restarting your regime also will depend somewhat on how you feel. (This is   another time when it is a good idea to listen to your body.) Unless your had   a particularly complicated delivery, walking probably can begin   fairly soon after giving birth. Taking as little as 15 to 30 minutes while   maid watches the newborn so you can get some fresh air, plus a little time   to yourself will probably be one of the best things you can do shortly after   having a baby. When your infant is a little older taking him or her with   your on your walks will be good for both of you. As long as the weather   cooperate put the baby in a snuggle or a stroller and get out of the house. 
• Begin by working out for about 30 minutes a session three days a   week. 
• Try for an intensity level of about 50 percent of your pre-pregnancy   workouts. 
• Gradually build in duration, intensity and frequency. 
Go about making the following exercises a part of you daily   postpartum recovery. 
Kegels 
Alternately contracting and releasing the muscles of the pelvic   outlet and birth canal. 
Purpose: Strengthening supports the contents of the abdomen,   preventing your uterus or bladder from falling through these muscles,   especially after you have had children. 
Description: Sit upright on a chair with a hard, flat surface; make   sure your weight is on your "sits bones," the two rocker-like bones on   either side of your vagina, and you are not slumped down on your tailbone;   squeeze the muscles between your sits bones and lift them up inside;   hold for 10 seconds (keep breathing), then relax them slowly, noticing how   they fall toward the chair surface. Start with five, and then work up to   sets of 10 done two or three times each day. 
C-Curves 
Exhaling and contracting the deep abdominal muscles and curving the   lumbar spine (back of the waist) into the C shape. 
Purpose: Provides abdominal support, relieves low back discomfort   after pregnancy and labor. 
Description: Sit upright on your chair or floor, relax your abdomen   and inhale; then exhale, tightening your deep abdominal muscle and   rolling back slightly onto your tailbone so that your lumbar spine can make   the C shape; relax your chest and shoulders; inhale and return to upright.   Also do 10 of these two or three times a day. 
Wall Push-Ups 
Perform wall push-ups when you have a minute or two by placing your   hands at chest level with your feet several inches behind your body. Lean   forward toward the wall, and then slowly push back. 
Leg Lifts 
one your legs and bottom with leg lifts when you're on the phone or any time   you're standing for a few moments. In a standing position, lift one leg with   knee bent up toward your body, and return your foot to the floor. To tone   hip and thigh, raise your leg from your side up 12 to 14 inches, and return   to the starting position. To tone the buttocks, lift one leg toward   your back with the knee slightly bent, and slowly return your foot to the   floor. 
To wind up, Stretch your entire back and shoulders by standing with   your back against a wall, hands at your sides and heels, hips, and shoulders   pressed against the wall. Slowly raise your arms over your head, keeping   your hands and elbows touching the wall. 
Bridge 
This exercise will strengthen abdominal and back muscles while   providing mobility to your spine. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet   firmly on bed hip width apart. Raise buttocks slowly off the ground and lift   your hips about 2-3 inches off the floor to form a straight line. Place your   hands on your buttocks to feel the muscles tighten. You should feel   the weight primarily in the legs and buttocks, not your lower back. If you   feel in the lower back, then lower your hips slightly. 
Repeat 3-5 times. 
Leg Sliding 
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Do the pelvic tilt (do not arch).   Inhale, then slowly slide one heel up the floor or bed, exhale and slowly   lower the leg. Keep your back flat at all times and only work within the   range that you can maintain a flat back. Repeat 5 times with each leg. 
Postpartum workouts should always include a warm up period and a   stretching and cool down phase. Remember to drink lots of water to stay   hydrated. Most important have fun and don’t fatigue yourself so much that   you cannot enjoy your new days. 
Perhaps your were not into fitness before your pre-pregnancy   but you have become interested in starting a program now that you’ve looked   at yourself in the minor. It’s good to start your new life as a mother with  healthy new habits. As with any startup program a trip to the   physician is essential before you begins. Find out what your fitness   baselines is and set realistic goals that you will have the time and energy   to meet. Refer to - for guidelines about setting up your fitness plan. 
Exercise can help you meet and enjoy the challenges of motherhood.   Combine it with a healthy diet and you will be on your way to regain   pre-pregnancy figure. 
Diet Tips 
• When planning meals, focus on whole grains, breads, pasta,   vegetables, and dried beans, peas, or legumes. 
• Eat 5 fruit or vegetable servings every day. Low in calories, but   high in vitamins and minerals, fiber-rich fruits and   vegetables fill you without fattening you. 
• Eat breakfast (and other meals for that matter). By skipping meals,   you'll only be extra hungry at the next meal and more likely to   overeat. Besides, research shows that a person who eats breakfast burns more  calories at that time and during the day. 
• Broil foods rather than deep-fat or pan frying them. 
• "Sauté" foods in a bit of broth instead of butter or oil. 
• Top off salads with fat-free yogurt, cottage cheese, or low-fat dressings   rather than traditional high-fat dressings. For a fat-free dressing   mix rice vinegar or citrus juices with a little seasoning. 
• Use reduced-fat or fat-free dairy products in place of the regular   products. For example, drink reduced-fat or fat-free milk   rather than whole milk, serve fat-free ice cream or lower   fat frozen yogurt in place of premium ice cream, or substitute   reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, or yogurt for their regular   counterparts in cheesecakes, puddings, parfaits, and dessert toppings.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
10 tips to Fitness Success!
How many times have you put your exercising, weight training   and cardio on the back burner when you are following a strict nutrition   plan? When life gets busy and you have a million things on your plate,   this is the first thing that is usually forgotten! For many, an effective   fitness regime is essential for losing weight the healthy   way.
There are many excuses that come up such as, procrastination, lack of   motivation, exhaustion and the biggest which is lack of time. Most people   continually put off their training until tomorrow and of course we   all know that tomorrow rarely comes - at least when it is time to indulge   into your work out regimen.
Physical activity is a major piece of the weight-management puzzle! You will   not achieve optimal results without this integral piece. It increases your   lean muscle mass, speeds up weight management and fat loss, raises your   metabolism, increases your energy level and keeps your heart healthy!
Here are 10 tips to guide you in staying on track with your fitness goals:
1. Believe in yourself now! Whatever you believe in you can and will   achieve including your health and overall well-being goals! Use the   “I can do it” attitude and you are on your way to success!
2. Plan ahead: It is essential to establish a work out regimen   plan to keep you on track. Set mini milestones and goals to keep you   focused. Commit to your fitness appointments like you would as any other and   put them into your scheduler.
3. Use the S.M.A.R.T Principle: This allows you to evaluate your   progress and change your program if need be. S – Specific = Is it clear and   identifiable? / M - Measurable = Can results be determined? / A - Attainable   = Is it Possible? / R - Realistic = Is it probable? / T - Time = When will   it conclude?
4. Record your workouts, energy levels and accomplishments: This will   help fine tune your program and is also therapeutic, inspirational and   rewarding! Make sure to celebrate your victories! Buy yourself something   nice or plan an event when you reach a goal!
5. Persistence is key: Being consistent in your work out routine is a   major component of success. Do at least three cardio based activities   for a minimum of a half hour as well as three resistance based activities   for a minimum of a half hour per week. Ideally hour sessions will get you   better results. If you have the luxury of time to commit to training then   workout Mon-Fri different muscle groups each day and take your   weekend off. Mon = Chest, Tues = Back, Wed = Legs, Thurs = Shoulders, Fri =   Arms. Do abs to finish off each workout and rest on the weekends.   Repeat. Add in your cardio right after your workout or early in the morning   to burn the most calories.
6. Moderation is important: By gradually increasing your intensity,   frequency and duration, you are less likely to injure yourself, get   discouraged or quit.
7. Variety is the spice of life: Every workout changes something a   little bit. Make it faster, slower or heavier. Do a variety of different   cardio exercises each day and change your entire routine every month.   Challenge your body by trying to do something it is not use to doing so it   is forced to learn.
8. Find a training partner: Make sure you pick a partner whose goals   and interests are similar to yours and who will inspire you to do your best.   This will help make working out more fun, inspirational and safe as well as   give you added accountability which we all need sometimes.
9. Use visualization: Picture yourself engaging in exercise in total   detail. How will you feel during and after your workout? How will you   look and feel when you hit your goals? Focus on each muscle group as you   train it. Think positively and use imagery to see yourself as fit and   healthy. Many of the world’s greatest athletes rely on this powerful   tool to help them succeed at their chosen activity.
10. Rest and recovery: THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!! Recovery time   is when your muscles actually repair themselves and become bigger and   stronger as well as increases your energy level. The time in between your   exercise sessions is just as important as the exercise itself. Make sure   to listen to your body and if you feel fatigued or exhausted, a day of rest   may be more productive than intense exercise.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Supplement Guide Vitamin D
Build strong bones and improve your overall health
Where it comes from: Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones   that's introduced to your body through delicious dietary sources such as   fish, eggs, fortified milk and not-so-delicious cod   liver oil. The sun is also considered a source, as exposure to UV rays   triggers the body to produce vitamin D naturally.
There are two important forms of vitamin D to note: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). They're collectively known as Calcitriol and play an important role in the maintenance of several organ systems.
What it'll do for you: Vitamin D's main job is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream by promoting the absorption of calcium and phosphates from food in the intestines and the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. That means vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining strong bones and protecting against osteoporosis. Experts and recent studies say Vitamin D plays a role in a few other positive effects as well:
Improves longevity
Studies of more than 57,000 subjects found that people taking supplements with at least at least 500 IUS of vitamin D were seven percent less likely to die than those who didn't take daily supplements. Researchers credited this to the protective effect of vitamin D against diseases—including cancer—and the vitamin's possible boost of blood vessel efficiency and the immune system.
Lowers the risk of heart disease
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah, studied 9,400 patients whose blood tests revealed low vitamin D levels during a routine trip to the doctor. The patients who raised their vitamin D levels by their next follow-up were 33 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 20 percent less likely to develop heart failure compared to their counterparts who did not increase vitamin D levels.
Prevents high blood pressure
It has been noted that blood pressure is often elevated during the winter—when the body is producing lower levels of vitamin D through sunlight. This suggests a possible direct correlation between higher levels of vitamin and low blood pressure levels.
May lower risk of certain cancers
European researchers have found that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D have a much lower risk of colon cancer. In one study, doctors examined the lifestyles of more than 520,000 patients between 1992 and 1998. The results, which were reported in January of this year, found that those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a nearly 40 percent decrease in colorectal cancer compared to those with the lowest levels.
Helps fight against influenza
After a four-month long study of Japanese schoolchildren, researchers found that taking vitamin D supplements during the winter and early spring help prevent seasonal flu and asthma attacks. There was no consideration of the effects of the supplements on adults but other studies have found that vitamin D dramatically stimulates natural killer cells and play a major role in protecting the lungs from infection.
Reduces muscle pain
Limited research has reported vitamin D deficiency in patients with low-back pain, and that supplementation may help to reduce the pain. Supplements may also help with chronic fatigue, headaches and other types of pain.
Suggested intake: The recommended intake of vitamin D for males up to 50 years old is 200 IU (or 5 micrograms) and increases 200 IUs every 20 additional years. "The average man seems to be deficient in many vitamins, especially vitamin D," says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Jim White. Not surprisingly, he recommends a varied diet. White adds that the richest sources of vitamin D are egg yolks, some types of fish (salmon, tuna and mackerel), butter, liver and cheese. "But it is important to stay within you calorie needs," White adds.
It's been reported that 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine three times a week is enough to prevent deficiencies. However, many people living in sunny climates still do not make enough vitamin D and need more from their diet or supplementation. "Individuals with limited sun exposure need to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet or take a supplement," White adds.
Those who take a multivitamin should note that most pills do include vitamin D, usually in strengths from 50 IU to 1,000 IU. White says supplements are okay to take but that you should consider the IUs you're already getting from your diet and work with your doctor to find a supplement that supplies the right amount of IU's for your diet or lifestyle.
How important is vitamin D? Deficiencies have now been linked to types of cancers, heart disease, depression, weight gain, muscle pain and other maladies. "Lack of vitamin D may lead to a condition called rickets, especially in children, in which bones and teeth are weak," explains White. "In adults it may cause a condition called osteomalacia, in which calcium is lost from bones so that they become weak. This is very rare in men but has been seen in extreme cases."
Associated risks/scrutiny: Too much vitamin D may lead to vitamin D toxicity, which is a buildup of calcium in the blood, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, confusion, heart rhythm abnormalities and kidney stones. The calcium build up could also lead to kidney stones and calcium deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and lungs, reducing their ability to function.
Most cases of excessive amounts of vitamin come, not from sunlight or from foods, but from overdoses of supplements.
There are two important forms of vitamin D to note: ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). They're collectively known as Calcitriol and play an important role in the maintenance of several organ systems.
What it'll do for you: Vitamin D's main job is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream by promoting the absorption of calcium and phosphates from food in the intestines and the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. That means vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining strong bones and protecting against osteoporosis. Experts and recent studies say Vitamin D plays a role in a few other positive effects as well:
Improves longevity
Studies of more than 57,000 subjects found that people taking supplements with at least at least 500 IUS of vitamin D were seven percent less likely to die than those who didn't take daily supplements. Researchers credited this to the protective effect of vitamin D against diseases—including cancer—and the vitamin's possible boost of blood vessel efficiency and the immune system.
Lowers the risk of heart disease
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah, studied 9,400 patients whose blood tests revealed low vitamin D levels during a routine trip to the doctor. The patients who raised their vitamin D levels by their next follow-up were 33 percent less likely to have a heart attack and 20 percent less likely to develop heart failure compared to their counterparts who did not increase vitamin D levels.
Prevents high blood pressure
It has been noted that blood pressure is often elevated during the winter—when the body is producing lower levels of vitamin D through sunlight. This suggests a possible direct correlation between higher levels of vitamin and low blood pressure levels.
May lower risk of certain cancers
European researchers have found that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D have a much lower risk of colon cancer. In one study, doctors examined the lifestyles of more than 520,000 patients between 1992 and 1998. The results, which were reported in January of this year, found that those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a nearly 40 percent decrease in colorectal cancer compared to those with the lowest levels.
Helps fight against influenza
After a four-month long study of Japanese schoolchildren, researchers found that taking vitamin D supplements during the winter and early spring help prevent seasonal flu and asthma attacks. There was no consideration of the effects of the supplements on adults but other studies have found that vitamin D dramatically stimulates natural killer cells and play a major role in protecting the lungs from infection.
Reduces muscle pain
Limited research has reported vitamin D deficiency in patients with low-back pain, and that supplementation may help to reduce the pain. Supplements may also help with chronic fatigue, headaches and other types of pain.
Suggested intake: The recommended intake of vitamin D for males up to 50 years old is 200 IU (or 5 micrograms) and increases 200 IUs every 20 additional years. "The average man seems to be deficient in many vitamins, especially vitamin D," says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Jim White. Not surprisingly, he recommends a varied diet. White adds that the richest sources of vitamin D are egg yolks, some types of fish (salmon, tuna and mackerel), butter, liver and cheese. "But it is important to stay within you calorie needs," White adds.
It's been reported that 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine three times a week is enough to prevent deficiencies. However, many people living in sunny climates still do not make enough vitamin D and need more from their diet or supplementation. "Individuals with limited sun exposure need to include good sources of vitamin D in their diet or take a supplement," White adds.
Those who take a multivitamin should note that most pills do include vitamin D, usually in strengths from 50 IU to 1,000 IU. White says supplements are okay to take but that you should consider the IUs you're already getting from your diet and work with your doctor to find a supplement that supplies the right amount of IU's for your diet or lifestyle.
How important is vitamin D? Deficiencies have now been linked to types of cancers, heart disease, depression, weight gain, muscle pain and other maladies. "Lack of vitamin D may lead to a condition called rickets, especially in children, in which bones and teeth are weak," explains White. "In adults it may cause a condition called osteomalacia, in which calcium is lost from bones so that they become weak. This is very rare in men but has been seen in extreme cases."
Associated risks/scrutiny: Too much vitamin D may lead to vitamin D toxicity, which is a buildup of calcium in the blood, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, confusion, heart rhythm abnormalities and kidney stones. The calcium build up could also lead to kidney stones and calcium deposits in soft tissues such as the heart and lungs, reducing their ability to function.
Most cases of excessive amounts of vitamin come, not from sunlight or from foods, but from overdoses of supplements.
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