Strange but True Health Tips
Skip the Antibacterial Soap
There's absolutely no reason to buy antibacterial soaps, according to the American Medical Association. While close to 50 percent of soaps sold in the States contain antimicrobial agents, the AMA claims there's no solid scientific proof that these soaps are better at preventing infection than regular soap. In fact, the group argues that antibacterial soaps may be doing more harm than good—by making bacteria stronger and more resistant to existing germ killers.
Straighten Your Drive
Taking a long drive? Pretend someone poured a cold drink down your back—notice how your shoulders pull back and your spine curves? That's the position your back should be in when you're rolling down the highway.
Disinfect a Wound with Honey
Pour a dab of honey on a cut before covering it with a bandage. Believe it or not, honey has powerful antibacterial properties. A recent study found that it was capable of destroying almost all strains of the most common wound-infecting bacteria.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Health Tips for April 7
Strange but True Health Tips
Accuse Others of Taking Your Keys
Research suggests there's a marked difference between how younger and older people interpret misplacing their car keys. A young guy usually blames it on someone else: "Who took my damn keys?" An old man typically blames it on himself: "I must be getting old. I misplaced my keys again." Never use your age as an excuse for anything like this—and see if you don't remain younger longer. It's an effective mental trick.
Scratch the Other Limb
For itchy skin under a cast, try scratching the same place on the other arm or foot. This may trick your brain into thinking you're scratching the real itch.
Break a High Fever
Anything up to 102°F is mild and can be treated by drinking plenty of fluids. But to quickly bring down a reading above that, put an ice pack under your arm or near your groin. Icing either spot will cool your body's core. It's uncomfortable, but it works fast. Then see a doctor.
Keep the Willies at Bay
If you get claustrophobic in small spaces such as subways, elevators, and that closet of an office they stuck you in, visit your local fruit stand. A sniff of green apple may help relieve claustrophobic sensations. Carry one with you. Also, if you're selling your house, placing a basket of fresh green apples on the table may make potential buyers perceive the house as larger.
Accuse Others of Taking Your Keys
Research suggests there's a marked difference between how younger and older people interpret misplacing their car keys. A young guy usually blames it on someone else: "Who took my damn keys?" An old man typically blames it on himself: "I must be getting old. I misplaced my keys again." Never use your age as an excuse for anything like this—and see if you don't remain younger longer. It's an effective mental trick.
Scratch the Other Limb
For itchy skin under a cast, try scratching the same place on the other arm or foot. This may trick your brain into thinking you're scratching the real itch.
Break a High Fever
Anything up to 102°F is mild and can be treated by drinking plenty of fluids. But to quickly bring down a reading above that, put an ice pack under your arm or near your groin. Icing either spot will cool your body's core. It's uncomfortable, but it works fast. Then see a doctor.
Keep the Willies at Bay
If you get claustrophobic in small spaces such as subways, elevators, and that closet of an office they stuck you in, visit your local fruit stand. A sniff of green apple may help relieve claustrophobic sensations. Carry one with you. Also, if you're selling your house, placing a basket of fresh green apples on the table may make potential buyers perceive the house as larger.
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Health Tips for April 6
Strange but True Health Tips
Change Your Name
People with "positive" initials—ones that spell out things like J.O.Y. or W.O.W.—live nearly 4 1/2 years longer than people with neutral initials. D.U.D.'s and A.S.S.'s live nearly 3 years less. Other initials that may shorten life: I.L.L. and D.E.D.
Use the First Stall
After analyzing 51 public restrooms, experts found that the stall closest to the restroom door consistently had the lowest bacteria levels (and the most toilet paper!). The first stall probably sees less traffic because it's near the door and people want privacy. And when you're finished, stand before you flush. When toilets are flushed, a fine mist of water containing contagious bacteria sprays up. You can catch intestinal bugs and hepatitis from it.
Splint a Broken Arm with a Magazine
To make an impromptu cast, place your wrist palm-down on top of a thick magazine. Roll the magazine into a U-shaped cradle and secure it with tape, an ace bandage, or long strips torn from a shirt. Then please remember to renew your subscription.
Change Your Name
People with "positive" initials—ones that spell out things like J.O.Y. or W.O.W.—live nearly 4 1/2 years longer than people with neutral initials. D.U.D.'s and A.S.S.'s live nearly 3 years less. Other initials that may shorten life: I.L.L. and D.E.D.
Use the First Stall
After analyzing 51 public restrooms, experts found that the stall closest to the restroom door consistently had the lowest bacteria levels (and the most toilet paper!). The first stall probably sees less traffic because it's near the door and people want privacy. And when you're finished, stand before you flush. When toilets are flushed, a fine mist of water containing contagious bacteria sprays up. You can catch intestinal bugs and hepatitis from it.
Splint a Broken Arm with a Magazine
To make an impromptu cast, place your wrist palm-down on top of a thick magazine. Roll the magazine into a U-shaped cradle and secure it with tape, an ace bandage, or long strips torn from a shirt. Then please remember to renew your subscription.
Friday, April 05, 2013
Health Tips for April 5
Diabetes Fact
Diabetics are at a higher risk for glaucoma, cataract, and retinopathy.
Eating Disorders Fact
See a professional for counseling. Many eating disorders require lifelong therapy.
Healthy Cooking Fact
Walnuts have the highest antioxidant levels of any nut. 1 ounce of walnuts two times per week may drop the risk of diabetes by 15%!
Heart Failure Haiku
Shortness of breath, edema; If the pump won't work; I weigh more and can't lay flat.
Kidney Failure Fact
If recommended by your physician, maintain a lower protein diet if you have kidney failure.
Diabetics are at a higher risk for glaucoma, cataract, and retinopathy.
Eating Disorders Fact
See a professional for counseling. Many eating disorders require lifelong therapy.
Healthy Cooking Fact
Walnuts have the highest antioxidant levels of any nut. 1 ounce of walnuts two times per week may drop the risk of diabetes by 15%!
Heart Failure Haiku
Shortness of breath, edema; If the pump won't work; I weigh more and can't lay flat.
Kidney Failure Fact
If recommended by your physician, maintain a lower protein diet if you have kidney failure.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Health Tips for April 4
Acne Fact
Diet factors do not contribute to acne. Acne is bacterial or hormonally based.
Fibromyalgia Tx
Treatment priorities: 1) Sleep quality, 2) Mood management, 3) Pain medications. Do light exercise.
COPD Fact
Talk with your physician about when you should have the pneumococcal vaccine.
Dental Health
Brush and floss daily.
Depression Prevention
Learn how to lower stress through mindfulness meditation and rhythmic movements.
Diet factors do not contribute to acne. Acne is bacterial or hormonally based.
Fibromyalgia Tx
Treatment priorities: 1) Sleep quality, 2) Mood management, 3) Pain medications. Do light exercise.
COPD Fact
Talk with your physician about when you should have the pneumococcal vaccine.
Dental Health
Brush and floss daily.
Depression Prevention
Learn how to lower stress through mindfulness meditation and rhythmic movements.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Health Tips for April 3
Depression Treatment
Psychotherapy can be very helpful for people with depression and medications may not be needed.
Eating Disorders Do's and Don'ts
DO: Tell your doctor all dietary supplements, vitamins, medications, laxatives and diuretics you take.
Healthy Cooking Fact
Reduce added fats as you can. Flax can substitute for eggs and applesauce for oil.
Heart Failure Fact
The heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to go around the world twice.
Kidney Failure Fact
Proper diet, proper sleep and proper exercise can improve your health and your kidney function.
Psychotherapy can be very helpful for people with depression and medications may not be needed.
Eating Disorders Do's and Don'ts
DO: Tell your doctor all dietary supplements, vitamins, medications, laxatives and diuretics you take.
Healthy Cooking Fact
Reduce added fats as you can. Flax can substitute for eggs and applesauce for oil.
Heart Failure Fact
The heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels, enough to go around the world twice.
Kidney Failure Fact
Proper diet, proper sleep and proper exercise can improve your health and your kidney function.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Health Tips for April 2
Acne Fact
Approximately 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 experience at least minor acne.
Fibromyalgia Fact
Ask your doctor if he can test you for undiagnosed food allergies, including wheat allergies.
COPD Treatment Fact
Home aerosol machines are better than hand-held inhalers.
Dental Health Fact
Proper brushing and flossing, along with a healthy diet will save you thousands over your lifetime.
Diabetes Fact
For adults over 65, super strict blood sugar control may be associated with more harm than good.
Approximately 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30 experience at least minor acne.
Fibromyalgia Fact
Ask your doctor if he can test you for undiagnosed food allergies, including wheat allergies.
COPD Treatment Fact
Home aerosol machines are better than hand-held inhalers.
Dental Health Fact
Proper brushing and flossing, along with a healthy diet will save you thousands over your lifetime.
Diabetes Fact
For adults over 65, super strict blood sugar control may be associated with more harm than good.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Health Tips for April 1
Diabetes Care Tip
Put your meters where you need them. For example, put one by your bed for bedtime checks.
Eating Disorders Tip
Journal about life events, stressors, emotional impact and how eating is impacted.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Like French fries? Give sweet potato slices a light olive oil rub and bake. Kids love these, too.
Heart Failure Fact
Heart failure with normal ejection fraction is present in ~50% of heart failure patients.
Kidney Failure Symptoms
Elevated blood pressure, and hand or leg swelling can be signs, but only a physician, urine and blood tests can detect it.
Put your meters where you need them. For example, put one by your bed for bedtime checks.
Eating Disorders Tip
Journal about life events, stressors, emotional impact and how eating is impacted.
Healthy Cooking Tip
Like French fries? Give sweet potato slices a light olive oil rub and bake. Kids love these, too.
Heart Failure Fact
Heart failure with normal ejection fraction is present in ~50% of heart failure patients.
Kidney Failure Symptoms
Elevated blood pressure, and hand or leg swelling can be signs, but only a physician, urine and blood tests can detect it.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Health Tips for March 31
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.
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.
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?
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