A lot of us would like to live a healthy lifestyle as much as possible. Maybe it’s just that we have different interests in food and of course would also prefer to relax a bit and watch our favorite movies at home. But maybe we can still keep fit even when we’re in our homes by getting some fitness equipment and creating home gyms. If we have our own equipment, we can also design the room in such a way that we can still enjoy our music or movies while running on the treadmill or lifting some weights. There may come a time that we begin to get used to our training that we can slowly give up some of those things that are not needed by our bodies like junk food.
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Your Own Gym
February 15th, 2010 
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Posted in Diet, Dieting, Fitness, Kids Health, Mens Health, Physical Activity, Stress Reliever, Weight Loss, Womens Health 
Tags: Fitness, gym 
No Comments »Mesothelioma
January 22nd, 2010 admin Have you ever heard of a diseased that almost like lung cancer? They say it attacks the surrounding the tissue that are around the lungs. So some would mistake it for lung cancer but it only attacks the pleural or the tissues around the lungs. It’s called mesothelioma. It is caused by asbestos exposure. Those who work daily with asbestos are the ones who really should be careful about this. If they have to be exposed to it almost everyday, protective gear should be used to lessen the possibility of getting the disease. Insulators and electricians should be careful about this, even construction workers may be affected especially when they are doing maintenance or remodelling of a building or road.
The Benefits of Ionized Water
December 15th, 2009 admin 
Being aware of the importance of a healthy diet and exercise is necessary and to look and feel good, we have to eat adequate amounts of the proper foods and engage in a meanigful physical activity. While it is all right to occasionaly alow yourself a take-out or some other snack food, it’s very important to build up good eating habits and to learn which foods and drinks are beneficial and which can have damaging effects on the body.
Remeber the old adage, cleanliness is next to godliness? In working your way to a healthier you, remember that cleanliness is vital, both in the inside and outside of your body. Water benefits almost every aspect of your life and is necessary for the very survival of human beings. Ionized water has been proven as an effective antioxidant. KYK water ionizers can be very helpful in maximizing the benefits of drinking ionized water. Ionized water makes you feel nourished, more agile and graceful, more energetic and better-looking. The benefits are indeed countless. And this can be achieved by using a tool like the KYK Genesis. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and drinking ionized water can indeed be more cost-effective than medication.
The Banana Diet
November 14th, 2009 admin 
Did you know that the banana diet originated from the Japanese? Bananas are currently earning popularity in dieting all over the world. Bananas are easily accessible, thus making this diet regimen a quick hit in Asia, and has now spread even in the US.
Research shows that the Japanese, particularly Okinawans, live longer than any other people in the world. There are at least, 457 Okinawan centenarians (people who are or over 100 years old), as compared with 10 centenarians for every 100,000 US people. The Japanese outlive any other race in the world which is attributed in living better quality lives. This outstanding phenomenon is accounted for by a proper Japanese diet, all based on the fundamental principle of good eating. This diet consists mainly of rice, fresh fruits, fish, and a lot of vegetables. The Japanese also serve a lot of dishes but only in small portions, so they tend to slowly savor each bite, allowing the brain to have enough time to signal the stomach that it has reached its capacity.
The current craze for the banana diet, however, has become more simple and elemental. The Morning Banana Diet was invented by a Japanese pharmacist, Sumiko Watanabe, for her overweight husband, who lost 37 pounds under this diet regimen. This is how the diet became popular not only in Japan, but all over the world.
Bananas were chosen other than any other fruits because of their flexibility. They are effective not only in shedding off those extra pounds, but are also proven effective in weight gaining regimens when coupled with milk. In addition to this, bananas have a few basic nutritional facts that are well underappreciated.
Bananas are rich in potassium. Potassium is important in the regulation of heart function, blood pressure, fluid balance, and also in the synthesis of nucleic acids, and serves to enhance muscle control. Bananas are also a great source of Vitamin C. Eating one banana is alone comprises 1/6 of the total daily value of Vitamin C, which your body needs. Furthermore, a banana contains only 90 calories per 100 g, which reduces a person’s calories intake, substitutes calories with fiber, and helps in weight loss.
The Morning Banana Diet is quite simple to follow. Under this diet regimen, a person only needs to remember 3 things. The first is to eat as many bananas as he likes for breakfast, accompanied by room temperature water; second is to stop eating by 8PM; and third is to be asleep by midnight. Its prime objective is to limit calorie intake, starting with the first meal of the day. Although desserts are a big no throughout the diet, you can eat whatever you want for lunch and dinner, plus, 3 PM snacks are alright.
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Posted in Alternatives, Banana, Beauty, Diet, Fitness, Fruits, General, Kids Health, Mens Health, Public Health, Vegetarian, Womens Health Tags: Banana, Diet, Fruit, Fruits No Comments »Toddlers may breathe Easier on their Tummy
November 2nd, 2009 admin 
Toddlers who have obstructed nighttime breathing, or sleep apnea, appear to experience more breathing problems when they sleep on their backs compared to when they sleep in other positions, a new study finds.
The findings, which contradict earlier research, appear in the November issue of the journal Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Researchers studied the association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and body positions by observing 60 toddlers while they slept. They analyzed data about the time spent in each body position during sleep, the number of apnea episodes in each position, blood oxygen levels, time spent in each stage of sleep, and the “respiratory disturbance index (RDI)”.
“The mean RDI rose when more than 50 percent of the time was spent in supine (face forward) sleep,” study lead author Dr. Kevin D. Pereira, a professor of otolaryngology at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, said in a prepared statement. “There was even more of an increase when supine sleep compromised 75 percent of the total sleep time. In fact, the RDI in this position was greater than in all other positions combined.”
“This finding is in contrast to previous studies that have demonstrated no correlation between sleep position and obstructive sleep apnea in children,” Pereira said.
He noted that this study did not look at infants, so the findings shouldn’t be confused with the healthy practice of having infants sleep on their sides or backs to help avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Posted in Baby, Kids Health, Toddler, Toddler Care Tags: Baby, Baby Care, Toddler, Toddler Care No Comments »Food Safety
October 6th, 2009 admin 
It is important to treat food properly to avoid food-borne diseases. Research shows that the aging process can be slowed down with a good diet. As you age, your sense of taste and smell may not always be able to tell you when a food is no longer fit to eat. Your stomach also produces less acid. Stomach acid is a natural defense against bacteria you might have eaten. To ensure that what you eat is safe, her are some tips from the FDA:
1. Refrigerate or freeze all perishable food. Your refrigerator should be kept at 40 degrees F (4.4 degrees C) and your freezer at 0 degrees F (-17.8 degrees C).
2. Never thaw foods at room temperature. Instead, thaw them in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave, and cook them immediately.
3. Wash your hands with soapy water before preparing food. Wash your hands, utensils, cutting boards and other work surfaces after they come in contact with raw meat and poultry.
4. Never leave perishable food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours. If the temperature in the room is over 90 degrees F (32.2 degrees C), the food should not be left out for more than 1 hour.
5. Thoroughly cook raw meat, poultry and fish.
Posted in Food, Food Safety, General, Kids Health, Mens Health, Public Health, Womens Health Tags: FDA, Food, Food Safety, Public Health No Comments »Will Sports Supplements Give Me an Edge
August 15th, 2009 admin 
Sports supplements abound, but most have not been proven to boost performance. Amino acids don’t appear to build muscle any better than the more balanced protein in food. Skip the protein powders, too. Serious athletes need slightly more protein than others, but most people get plenty of protein from food. Chromium picolinate, is touted for muscle building too, but the research is unclear.
Creatine, found in meat, fish and poultry, is also made in the body from amino acids. A few studies show that it improves performance in activities like sprinting and jumping, which requires short bursts of energy. But it won’t help recreational exercisers or endurance athletes.
Bottom line: Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned athlete, your best performance comes from eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of fluids.
Posted in Alternatives, Diet, Exercise, Fitness, General, Kids Health, Mens Health, Physical Activity, Sports, Womens Health Tags: Athlete, Fitness, Sport Supplement, Sports No Comments »Low Fat Foods
July 10th, 2009 admin What you eat can affect your blood pressure. Some foods other than those labeled ‘fat free’ are naturally low fat, and can even be more satisfying than low-fat offerings. Some of these low fat foods are:
- Pancakes. A pancake has about the same amount of calories as a slice of bread. It’s what you top it with that makes a difference. You can try low-fat yogurt or jam.
- Potatoes. A medium-sized sweet or white potato has about 30 calories and a tenth of a gram of fat.
- Bagels. There is 1 gram of fat per bagel, which contains the same calories as 2 slices of bread.
- Pretzels. One ounce has only one-tenth of the fat as an ounce of potato chips.
- Buttermilk. One cup of buttermilk has slightly less fat than a cup of 1 percent fat milk.
Posted in Alternatives, Beauty, Diet, Dieting, Fitness, Food, General, Kids Health, Mens Health, Public Health, Weight Loss, Womens Health Tags: Buttermilk, Diet, Dieting, Food, Low Fat, Low Fat Foods, Pancake, Potaoes No Comments »Guilt-free gulps
May 6th, 2009 admin You can do a lot for your health just by replacing soft drinks with better alternatives. Kick your soda poppin’ habit with these healthier thirst-quenchers:
Plain or flavored water
- Milk
- Soy milk
- Tea
- Coffee (without the cream)
- Skim latte, skim cappuccino and skim café au lait
- Low-fat hot cocoa
Also, do your kids a favor by not introducing them to soft drinks early in life. Encourage them to drink more milk and fruit juices to help them cope with the demands of their growing years.
Posted in Alternatives, Beauty, Diet, Dieting, Fitness, Food, Food Safety, Healthy Drinks, Kids Health, Mens Health, Public Health, Weight Loss, Womens Health Tags: Coffee, Diet, Dieting, Guilt-free gulps, Healthy Drinks, Low-fat hot cocoa, Milk, Soy Milk, Tea No Comments »The Wonders of Fish Oil
April 27th, 2009 admin 
Did you know that fish oil may help fight air pollution-linked changes in heart function? Pollution exposure can affect heart rate variability, a measure of the autonomic nervous system’s regulation of the heart. Heart rate variability is an independent risk factor for heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), heart attack and sudden death.
A study in the December issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has found that a daily 2-gram fish oil supplement taken for 6 months prevented a decline in heart rate variability in 26 elderly people aged 81 to 83.
Research says that fish oil supplementation prevented the reduction in heart rate variability associated with the same-day exposure to indoor particulate matter.