Acne Prevention
Hormones play a great part in acne, but you can help by keeping a clean face.
Fibromyalgia Myth
Some doctors doubt it exists, but spinal fluid analysis shows changes in neurotransmitter chemicals.
COPD Tip
If you have severe COPD, ask your doctor about the need for home oxygen.
Dental Health Tip
Make sure you get a full soft tissue examination for cancer screening at every dental checkup.
Depression Tip
Daily exercise has been shown to be as effective as antidepressant medications in fighting depression.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Health Tips for March 30
Five More Tips to Look Young and Healthy
Think Positively
Your mental health directly affects your physical health. Adopt a positive attitude towards life. It's the way to look young and healthy.
Morning Walk
A morning walk is a must. It's one of the most effective ways to attain good health and youthful skin.
Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
Carrots contain beta-carotene, a natural ingredient that fights wrinkles and fine lines. Eat at least one carrot daily.
Yoga
Yoga is one of the best exercises for fresh skin and a healthy body.
Think Positively
Your mental health directly affects your physical health. Adopt a positive attitude towards life. It's the way to look young and healthy.
Morning Walk
A morning walk is a must. It's one of the most effective ways to attain good health and youthful skin.
Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
Carrots contain beta-carotene, a natural ingredient that fights wrinkles and fine lines. Eat at least one carrot daily.
Yoga
Yoga is one of the best exercises for fresh skin and a healthy body.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Health Tips for March 29
Four More Tips to Look Young and Healthy
Benefits of Apple Juice
Drinking apple juice promotes healthy skin. Also, apply fresh apple juice to your skin daily. Apple juice is helpful in removing fine lines and wrinkles.
Use of Glycerin, Lemon Juice and Rose Water
Use glycerin, lemon juice and rose water in equal amounts. Mix and apply to your face, hands and neck, before going to bed at night. This solution is very effective for younger-looking skin.
Aloe Vera Gel
Apply aloe vera gel as a face mask on your face, neck and hands. Let it dry for 20 minutes then wash your face with cool water. If you have dry skin, add vitamin E oil to the gel and blend it well before applying.
Steam Bath
Take a steam bath at least once a week. This will help your body remain healthy and young.
Benefits of Apple Juice
Drinking apple juice promotes healthy skin. Also, apply fresh apple juice to your skin daily. Apple juice is helpful in removing fine lines and wrinkles.
Use of Glycerin, Lemon Juice and Rose Water
Use glycerin, lemon juice and rose water in equal amounts. Mix and apply to your face, hands and neck, before going to bed at night. This solution is very effective for younger-looking skin.
Aloe Vera Gel
Apply aloe vera gel as a face mask on your face, neck and hands. Let it dry for 20 minutes then wash your face with cool water. If you have dry skin, add vitamin E oil to the gel and blend it well before applying.
Steam Bath
Take a steam bath at least once a week. This will help your body remain healthy and young.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Health Tips for March 28
Four More Tips to Look Young and Healthy
Eat a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet is very important for general health as well as the health of your skin.
Use Natural Skin Products
Use products that contain natural ingredients and herbs which are good for the skin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is one of the most effective anti-aging agents. Enrich your daily diet with foods containing vitamin E. Use skin care products that are enriched with vitamin E.
Vitamin A
Use of Retinol A; a pure form of vitamin A, can help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet is very important for general health as well as the health of your skin.
Use Natural Skin Products
Use products that contain natural ingredients and herbs which are good for the skin.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is one of the most effective anti-aging agents. Enrich your daily diet with foods containing vitamin E. Use skin care products that are enriched with vitamin E.
Vitamin A
Use of Retinol A; a pure form of vitamin A, can help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Health Tips for March 27
Four More Tips to Look Young and Healthy
Sunblock
Sunlight damages and dehydrates your skin. Apply a good sunblock, according to your skin type, at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun.
Avoid Smoking
According to medical researchers, smoking enhances the aging factor 45 percent. Avoid smoking to stay healthy and young.
Drink Enough Water
Take plenty of water to have fresh skin. Water helps to hydrate the skin and removes impurities from the body.
Forget Stress and Stay Happy
Stress not only impacts your mental health, it damages overall health. Those who are happy and avoid stress, look younger and healthier.
Sunblock
Sunlight damages and dehydrates your skin. Apply a good sunblock, according to your skin type, at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun.
Avoid Smoking
According to medical researchers, smoking enhances the aging factor 45 percent. Avoid smoking to stay healthy and young.
Drink Enough Water
Take plenty of water to have fresh skin. Water helps to hydrate the skin and removes impurities from the body.
Forget Stress and Stay Happy
Stress not only impacts your mental health, it damages overall health. Those who are happy and avoid stress, look younger and healthier.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Health Tips for March 26
Four Tips to Look Young and Healthy
Sleep
Sleep is very important for good health and for healthy skin. If you want to attain and retain fresh and soft skin, get 6-8 hours sleep daily. Enough sleep helps to regulate your body's metabolism and is a natural way to remain young.
Exercise
Regular exercise is a must for good health. If you exercise daily, your body will remain active and function properly.
Olives
Eat green olives daily to look younger.
Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Having enough fruits and vegetables in your diet will surely result in fresh, younger skin and a healthy body.
Sleep
Sleep is very important for good health and for healthy skin. If you want to attain and retain fresh and soft skin, get 6-8 hours sleep daily. Enough sleep helps to regulate your body's metabolism and is a natural way to remain young.
Exercise
Regular exercise is a must for good health. If you exercise daily, your body will remain active and function properly.
Olives
Eat green olives daily to look younger.
Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Having enough fruits and vegetables in your diet will surely result in fresh, younger skin and a healthy body.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Health Tips for March 25
Five More Foods to Help You Snooze
Popcorn with Cheese
Popcorn with cheese is a good combination of carbohydrates and dairy. Dairy contains tryptophan which helps in releasing sleep hormones and the carbohydrates in popcorn help to absorb the tryptophan.
Chia Seeds
Eating chia seeds raises the level of melatonin and serotonin in the blood that enhance stable sleep.
Tart Cherry Juice
Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin which regulates sleep patterns.
Turkey Burger with Spinach on a Whole Wheat Bun
It's a best meal for perfect sleep; plenty of tryptophan and serotonin. And spinach contains iron which is known for the relief of restless leg symptoms.
Valerian Tea with Honey
A cup of valerian tea with honey before going to bed may help you sleep. The tea contains natural compounds that help to decrease the amount of time taken to fall asleep. The glucose in honey helps you to relax.
Popcorn with Cheese
Popcorn with cheese is a good combination of carbohydrates and dairy. Dairy contains tryptophan which helps in releasing sleep hormones and the carbohydrates in popcorn help to absorb the tryptophan.
Chia Seeds
Eating chia seeds raises the level of melatonin and serotonin in the blood that enhance stable sleep.
Tart Cherry Juice
Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin which regulates sleep patterns.
Turkey Burger with Spinach on a Whole Wheat Bun
It's a best meal for perfect sleep; plenty of tryptophan and serotonin. And spinach contains iron which is known for the relief of restless leg symptoms.
Valerian Tea with Honey
A cup of valerian tea with honey before going to bed may help you sleep. The tea contains natural compounds that help to decrease the amount of time taken to fall asleep. The glucose in honey helps you to relax.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Health Tips for March 24
Five Foods to Help You Snooze
Warm Milk
A glass of milk can help you sleep better because it contains tryptophan, a sleep-inducing substance. Almost all dairy products are rich in tryptophan.
Whole Wheat Products
Whole wheat products contain magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. All these nutrients are sleep-friendly.
Vegetables
A German study shows that vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli and kale contain vitamins that fight stress and induce peaceful sleep.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates can make you fall asleep sooner by speeding up the release of tryptophan.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium which help to relax muscles and give a peaceful night's sleep.
Warm Milk
A glass of milk can help you sleep better because it contains tryptophan, a sleep-inducing substance. Almost all dairy products are rich in tryptophan.
Whole Wheat Products
Whole wheat products contain magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. All these nutrients are sleep-friendly.
Vegetables
A German study shows that vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli and kale contain vitamins that fight stress and induce peaceful sleep.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates can make you fall asleep sooner by speeding up the release of tryptophan.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium which help to relax muscles and give a peaceful night's sleep.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Health Tips for March 23
Conception Tip
Keep an accurate calendar of your menstrual cycle to predict ovulation days.
Healthy Skin Tip
Expensive skin creams are not better than classic, inexpensive Nivea cream. Save skin and money!
Osteoporosis Tip
Extension-based exercises such as golf are good for maintaining spinal bone health. Avoid flexion.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tip
Keep your weight under control. Inflamed joints do not tolerate unnecessary trauma.
Vitamin Tip
Make sure any Vitamin E in your supplements is natural Vitamin E.
Keep an accurate calendar of your menstrual cycle to predict ovulation days.
Healthy Skin Tip
Expensive skin creams are not better than classic, inexpensive Nivea cream. Save skin and money!
Osteoporosis Tip
Extension-based exercises such as golf are good for maintaining spinal bone health. Avoid flexion.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tip
Keep your weight under control. Inflamed joints do not tolerate unnecessary trauma.
Vitamin Tip
Make sure any Vitamin E in your supplements is natural Vitamin E.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Health Tips for March 22
Diabetes Myth
There is no such thing as "mild" diabetes. The important question is, "Is it controlled?"
Eating Disorders Tip
Talk with a therapist. Eating disorders may signify an underlying psychological problem.
Healthy Cooking Fact
About 30% of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented with the Mediterranean diet.
Heart Failure Fact
The most common cause of right-sided heart failure is left-sided heart failure.
Kidney Failure Fact
The leading causes of kidney failure are diabetes and high blood pressure.
There is no such thing as "mild" diabetes. The important question is, "Is it controlled?"
Eating Disorders Tip
Talk with a therapist. Eating disorders may signify an underlying psychological problem.
Healthy Cooking Fact
About 30% of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented with the Mediterranean diet.
Heart Failure Fact
The most common cause of right-sided heart failure is left-sided heart failure.
Kidney Failure Fact
The leading causes of kidney failure are diabetes and high blood pressure.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Health Tips for March 21
Acne Fact
Eat what you want. No food has been proven to make acne worse or better.
Fibromyalgia Fact
Fibromylagia means algia (pain) in your fibers (connective) and myofascial (muscle) tissue.
COPD Myth
All people with COPD are smokers. Most are, but there are other causes.
Dental Health Fact
The average person brushes for 45-70 seconds a day. The recommended amount of time is two minutes.
Depression Tip
If you lose all interest in things you normally enjoy, you could be depressed.
Eat what you want. No food has been proven to make acne worse or better.
Fibromyalgia Fact
Fibromylagia means algia (pain) in your fibers (connective) and myofascial (muscle) tissue.
COPD Myth
All people with COPD are smokers. Most are, but there are other causes.
Dental Health Fact
The average person brushes for 45-70 seconds a day. The recommended amount of time is two minutes.
Depression Tip
If you lose all interest in things you normally enjoy, you could be depressed.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Health Tips for March 20
Diabetes Tip
Diabetics should keep their feet moisturized regularly, especially in cold temperatures.
Eating Disorders Tip
Don't listen to the negative comments your mind tells you! Your weight/size does not define you.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Myth: Fat-free is healthy. Fat-free usually means a lot of sugar which can also cause weight gain.
Heart Failure Tip
Asparagus is a natural diuretic.
Kidney Failure Tip
Ask your MD what your GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is, and what should it be?
Diabetics should keep their feet moisturized regularly, especially in cold temperatures.
Eating Disorders Tip
Don't listen to the negative comments your mind tells you! Your weight/size does not define you.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Myth: Fat-free is healthy. Fat-free usually means a lot of sugar which can also cause weight gain.
Heart Failure Tip
Asparagus is a natural diuretic.
Kidney Failure Tip
Ask your MD what your GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is, and what should it be?
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Health Tips for March 19
Acne Tip
Avoid touching your face and further damaging your skin.
Fibromyalgia Myth
A person can simply "get over" fibromyalgia with the passage of time or wishful thinking.
COPD Tip
Coughing plays a protective role in COPD and routine use of suppressants is not recommended.
Dental Health Tip
Teeth with composite bonded fillings are generally less sensitive to hot and cold than amalgams.
Depression Tip
When fighting a bout of depression, structure your time. Have something on the calendar each day.
Avoid touching your face and further damaging your skin.
Fibromyalgia Myth
A person can simply "get over" fibromyalgia with the passage of time or wishful thinking.
COPD Tip
Coughing plays a protective role in COPD and routine use of suppressants is not recommended.
Dental Health Tip
Teeth with composite bonded fillings are generally less sensitive to hot and cold than amalgams.
Depression Tip
When fighting a bout of depression, structure your time. Have something on the calendar each day.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Health Tips for March 18
Osteoporosis Tip
Don't smoke cigarettes. It decreases bone density.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Tip
Myth: Amputation is inevitable.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Tip
It is not a myth. Falling barometric pressure (usually indicating rain) will increase joint pain!
Tip on Vitamins and Supplements
Myth: That they are always safe to use because they are "natural."
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tip
Surgery is not inevitable if you are proactive with your inflammatory bowel disease.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Health Tips for March 17
Depression Tip
Regular exercise is a stress reducer and helps to relieve depression. Besides, it is good for you.
Diabetes Tip
Check to see if you can get a free pair of custom diabetic shoes covered through insurance.
Healthy Cooking Tip
In eating healthier, think of meat as a condiment instead of the main part of the meal.
Heart Failure Tip
Proper diet, proper sleep and proper exercise can be beneficial to those with CHF.
Kidney Failure Tip
Doses of many medications must be adjusted for kidney patients, or those with poor kidney function.
Regular exercise is a stress reducer and helps to relieve depression. Besides, it is good for you.
Diabetes Tip
Check to see if you can get a free pair of custom diabetic shoes covered through insurance.
Healthy Cooking Tip
In eating healthier, think of meat as a condiment instead of the main part of the meal.
Heart Failure Tip
Proper diet, proper sleep and proper exercise can be beneficial to those with CHF.
Kidney Failure Tip
Doses of many medications must be adjusted for kidney patients, or those with poor kidney function.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Health Tips for March 16
Cardiac Tip
Unless the doctor instructs otherwise, drink eight glasses of water a day while taking water pills.
Kidney Health Tips
Control blood pressure, Consume a low salt diet. Avoid those NSAIDs!
Acne Tip
Wash your face daily or twice daily, but do not scrub. Scrubbing will irritate your skin.
COPD Tip
If you have advanced COPD, ask your doctor if you are a candidate for lung volume reduction surgery.
Dental Health Tip
If you know you clench or grind your teeth, ask your dentist about the use of a night guard.
Unless the doctor instructs otherwise, drink eight glasses of water a day while taking water pills.
Kidney Health Tips
Control blood pressure, Consume a low salt diet. Avoid those NSAIDs!
Acne Tip
Wash your face daily or twice daily, but do not scrub. Scrubbing will irritate your skin.
COPD Tip
If you have advanced COPD, ask your doctor if you are a candidate for lung volume reduction surgery.
Dental Health Tip
If you know you clench or grind your teeth, ask your dentist about the use of a night guard.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Health Tip for March 15
Dental Health Tip
Missing teeth should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent shifting and other problems.
Depression Tip
It's true that rainbows; never rise in sunny skies; tears are part of living.
Diabetes Tip
With challenging weather, be sure to have enough diabetic supplies at home and in an earthquake kit.
Eating Disorders Tip
Listen to those that love you. Purging, laxative use, and fear of eating are signs to get help fast.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Cooking vegetables like spinach provides more antioxidants than eating them raw.
Missing teeth should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent shifting and other problems.
Depression Tip
It's true that rainbows; never rise in sunny skies; tears are part of living.
Diabetes Tip
With challenging weather, be sure to have enough diabetic supplies at home and in an earthquake kit.
Eating Disorders Tip
Listen to those that love you. Purging, laxative use, and fear of eating are signs to get help fast.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Cooking vegetables like spinach provides more antioxidants than eating them raw.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Health Tips for March 14
Healthy Cooking Tip
Rather than frying breaded food, try baking in a convection oven.
Healthy Heart Tip
Check the labels of prepackaged foods. You may be surprised at the amount of sodium.
Acne Fact
80% of the population has acne at any given time. You're in good company!
Fibromyalgia Tip
Regular practice of Tai Chi can be more effective than medications for treatment of fibromyalgia.
COPD Tip
Air hunger is not lack of oxygen. It is the build up of carbon dioxide. Breathe out longer and deeper.
Rather than frying breaded food, try baking in a convection oven.
Healthy Heart Tip
Check the labels of prepackaged foods. You may be surprised at the amount of sodium.
Acne Fact
80% of the population has acne at any given time. You're in good company!
Fibromyalgia Tip
Regular practice of Tai Chi can be more effective than medications for treatment of fibromyalgia.
COPD Tip
Air hunger is not lack of oxygen. It is the build up of carbon dioxide. Breathe out longer and deeper.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Health Tips for March 13
Fibromyalgia Tip
Opioid narcotics are not an effective management tool for the chronic pain of fibromyalgia.
COPD Tip
Oxygen therapy causes dry eyes. Use artificial tears four times a day.
Dental Health Tip
Chewing gum too often may contribute to TMJ pain and discomfort.
Depression Tip
Exercising outside in the morning can help with your depression by exposing you to sunlight.
Diabetes Tip
Take your socks and shoes off so your doctor can look at your feet at every visit.
Opioid narcotics are not an effective management tool for the chronic pain of fibromyalgia.
COPD Tip
Oxygen therapy causes dry eyes. Use artificial tears four times a day.
Dental Health Tip
Chewing gum too often may contribute to TMJ pain and discomfort.
Depression Tip
Exercising outside in the morning can help with your depression by exposing you to sunlight.
Diabetes Tip
Take your socks and shoes off so your doctor can look at your feet at every visit.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Health Tips for March 12
Living with Fibromyalgia
A pristine diet, free of sugar, food additives, fried foods and other toxins is needed for fibro treatment
Healthy Cooking
Buy foods in as close to their natural state as possible, not packaged or processed.
Dental Health
Use a soft bristle brush angled against your gums in a circular motion to clean teeth.
Acne Treatment
Benzoyl peroxide 5-10% topical treatments are the best over the counter medicines for acne.
Heart Failure Facts
Survival is improved by beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers.
A pristine diet, free of sugar, food additives, fried foods and other toxins is needed for fibro treatment
Healthy Cooking
Buy foods in as close to their natural state as possible, not packaged or processed.
Dental Health
Use a soft bristle brush angled against your gums in a circular motion to clean teeth.
Acne Treatment
Benzoyl peroxide 5-10% topical treatments are the best over the counter medicines for acne.
Heart Failure Facts
Survival is improved by beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and aldosterone blockers.
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