Archive for June, 2009

Cleavers – Herbal Medicine

Cleavers is one of the herbal Medicine used for skin related diseases & ulcer related diseases. here is the full details about Cleavers.  Cleavers is from family of Rubiaceae with the botanical name of Galium aparine. Cleavers is also well known as Goosegrass, Catchweed, Stickyweed, Coachweed. Clevers is a Completed herbal medicine. Cleavers is abundantly found in Europe and North America regions.

Description: Cleavers has long stem which sprawls over the ground and other plants and generally reaches a height of 1-1.5 m. The leaves of the stem are simple, lance-shaped and borne in whorls of six to eight. (more…)

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Health on a Budget

In these tough economic times it is more important than ever to pinch pennies where we can. One of the largest variable costs for American families is health care and specifically health emergencies. Because of the rising costs of health care, by far the best way to cut your healthcare expenses is by focusing on preventative health measures. It’s easy to remain healthy, even when you’re on a budget, by following the below tips:

1. Exercise regularly: You don’t have to shell out an exorbitant amount towards expensive gym memberships that you hardly ever use. All you need are comfortable clothes and a good pair of shoes and you’re all set to go – jog or walk in the park everyday, (more…)

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Cola Zaps Muscle Power

Excessive cola consumption can lead to anything from mild weakness to profound muscle paralysis, doctors are warning.  This is because the drink can cause blood potassium to drop dangerously low, they report in the International Journal of Clinical Practice.

They tell of the curious case of an Australian ostrich farmer who needed emergency care for lung paralysis after drinking 4-10 litres of cola a day. He made a full recovery and was advised to curtail his cola drinking. Another example included a pregnant woman who regularly consumed up to three litres a day for the last six years and complained of tiredness, appetite loss and persistent vomiting.

A heart trace revealed she had an irregular heartbeat, probably caused by her low blood potassium levels. Once she stopped drinking so much cola, she made a full and uneventful recovery. (more…)

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Do You Suffer From Fruit Phobia

I have to be honest. When I first encountered a low fat raw vegan diet, I thought it was insane. I already figured raw food was for crazies, but an entire meal of fruit? Pardon my French, but what in the heck?

But it wasn’t the low fat part that bothered me. I had known for a long time the importance of eating a diet low in fat. It was this knowledge that actually helped me to steer clear of the high fat raw diet!

The problem I had was the amount of fruit that was recommended. And this is coming from someone who was eating 5-8 servings of fruit per day on a vegan diet. That’s certainly a lot compared to most people, even most vegans! (more…)

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Depression and obesity

Depression and obesity or weight gain is nothing but two-way process or we can say that it is two faces of a single coin. Debates are still on to find out what causes what.

Scientific findings state that depression could lead to obesity. Appetite goes increasing if one is suffering with depression. It may be due the sufferer wants to divert his mind. Depression can decrease your rate of performing activities and bound you to sit idle and hence results in weight gain.

Second opinion states that obesity could lead to depression. People do receive negative comments and are made fun of for their extra pounds. (more…)

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Weight Loss Tips

Weight loss tips are being loved by the dieters. These tips go a long way to help you manage your weight loss goals.  In fact you can be very successful at it if you really want it and the best way to get committed to losing weight is to jot down the goals that you have in your mind. Your goal should be reachable and quantifiable. Smaller goals should be planned to ensure that you are on schedule to achieve your final goal. The wonderful method to stay committed to losing your weight is to search for a weight loss journal so that going through it can help you to track your foods, water, workouts and feelings for the day.

It is very tough to get rid of your bad habits but if you really want to commit yourself to loosing weight then this is the high time to change. Take smaller portion of your meal and do not go by the idea that you have to keep eating till until you feel that you are full. Try to eat in smaller sizes and while you are dining away from home then it would be better for you to order the kid’s menu. Many people have the habit of eating in front of the television and the experts say that the people who eat in front of the T.V tend to eat more since they are not focused on what they are consuming; rather their concentration is towards the television set. You can slow down your eating by using your eating time as a nice family time. Thus in this way your brain will be told by your stomach to consume fewer calories. (more…)

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Best Ways to Breath While Running

It’s important to remember that, if you run out of breath, become dizzy or nauseous, it means you are not taking in enough oxygen for the speed you are running. Generally speaking, this means you must either adjust your speed, or the amount of air you take into your lungs. The tips below keep those two strategies in mind.
7 Key Breathing Tips

1. Try slowing down before attempting to change your breathing.
2. Focus on longer, deeper breaths.
3. Breath more from your diaphragm (belly) than your chest (chest breathing is more shallow). (more…)

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Depression Gene’ Doesn’t Predict the Blues

Are some people hardwired to get the blues? Scientists have long believed that a tendency toward melancholy runs in families, much like dimpled chins and blue eyes. But the tricky part has been figuring out which genes are involved and how strongly they are correlated with a risk for developing depression.

A new study published on June 16 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) now threatens to send researchers back to the drawing board. The meta-analysis of 14 prior studies concludes that the so-called depression gene — a variant of a serotonin-transporter gene called 5-HTTLPR — may not be associated with an elevated risk for depression, as many researchers had believed. (more…)

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Measuring the Obesity

In the twenty first century, Obesity has been labeled as the most dangerous epidemic. While the plan of a non-pathogenic physical condition may not fit the traditional definition of a deadly disease, the parallels are valid nonetheless.

Obesity is leading causes of death in the western world and the rate of obesity has increased frighteningly in the last several decades. In fact, the occurrence and harshness of obesity is so huge that many experts fear that the current will have a life span that is less than that of the previous generation.Obviously, obesity is a major problem, and the health care community is working to reduce the obesity.

Obesity can often be caused by a physical disorder, diabetes obesity or other obesity disease and another reason is a poor diet and an inactive lifestyle. Obesity is increasing most sharply in the young, and obesity in kids is measured to be mainly worrying. (more…)

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