Foods to Be Eaten For Better Health

<div><section class="section" id="s01" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lato, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; line-height: 29.1200008392334px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img src="http://media.coreperformance.com/images/411*308/eat-colorful-foods-for-better-health.jpg" /></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; line-height: 29.1200008392334px; margin-bottom: 20px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.0049991607666px;">“Eat a rainbow of colors often,” Core Performance founder Mark Verstegen is fond of saying—and with good reason. Eating a variety of colorful food provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish your body that can’t be replicated in a supplement.</span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Different colored foods play different roles in the body. Aim for at least three colors at every meal and two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables over the course of the day.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Every meal should include colorful fruits and vegetables because of their fiber and nutrient densities,” says Verstegen. “Proteins and carbs will most likely be brown, beige, or white. Add veggies like red and green peppers, carrots, and green beans to get your color quotient up.”</div><h2 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Red Foods</span></h2><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Packed with phytochemicals like lycopene and anthocyanins, red foods help increase heart and circulatory health, improve memory, support urinary tract health, and decrease the risk of certain types of cancers. Try these red foods:</div><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; clear: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; list-style: square; margin: 1.385em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2.77em; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cherries</strong> – This delicious fruit is high in antioxidants that have been shown to protect against heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. A rich source of antioxidants, tart cherries also help reduce inflammation in the body and relieve pain from gout and arthritis.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cranberries</strong> – High in antioxidants and proanthocyanidins, cranberries have been shown to prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract wall and reduce inflammation in the body.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Red bell peppers </strong>– Bell peppers are low in calories and fat and high in vitamin C and fiber. Eating bell peppers has been linked to increased immunity, improved digestion, lower cholesterol, and a decreased risk of colon cancer.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tomatoes </strong>– High in the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes have been shown to help reduce damage to our cells and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Beets</strong> – This low calorie veggie is high in fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. Beets have been shown to optimize digestive health, decrease inflammation, and help fight heart disease.</li></ul><h4 id="header_14" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; clear: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.23em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.23em; margin: 1em -10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: baseline;">Other Red Foods</h4><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: -0.692em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Other delicious red foods include strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, pink grapefruit, pomegranate, red kidney beans, red apples, red grapes, red pears, radishes, radicchio, red onions, red potatoes, and rhubarb.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: -0.692em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><h3 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Orange Foods</span></h3><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: 1.385em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Orange foods are high in antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids. Eating orange foods has been linked to skin and eye health, increased immunity, decreased risk of cancer, and a healthy heart. A few of our favorite orange foods include:</div><ul style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; clear: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; list-style: square; margin: 1.385em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 2.77em; vertical-align: baseline;"><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Carrots</strong> – Carrots are high in vitamin A, which helps maintain the integrity of the skin, and beta carotene, which has been associated with boosting the immune system and potentially reducing the chances of skin cancer.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Oranges</strong> – This fruit is high in vitamin A and C, which has been linked to increased immunity, heart health, and healthier skin. Also high in magnesium and fiber, oranges can help strengthen bones and improve digestion.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sweet potatoes</strong> – Often touted as one of the healthiest veggies we can eat, sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamins A and C, iron, and antioxidants. Eating sweet potatoes has been shown to promote healthy skin, increased immunity, and a decreased risk of cancer.</li><li style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0.675em 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Peaches</strong> – High in vitamin A, C, E, K, and fiber, peaches have been shown to help prevent cellular damage, promote healthier digestion, reduce inflammation in the body, and help reduce your risk of cancer.</li></ul><h4 id="header_19" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; clear: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.23em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.23em; margin: 1em -10px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: baseline;">Other Orange Foods</h4><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.385em; margin-bottom: 1.385em; margin-top: -0.692em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A few other orange foods to try include apricots, cantaloupe, Cape gooseberries, golden kiwifruit, mangoes, nectarines, papayas, persimmons, tangerines, butternut squash, and rutabagas.</div></section></div>

Stop Smeeling Feet! It hurts Not Only You

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk5qEVdX0M_Hzw2vmFd6izA-l3GfI4MgILOrCAhN0097uw-rNsz8CWJmRHQqBvQ92ZIl1Hrnacn4Oiqvv4-pWGtXvo-Q7E-K33_yn6LPp9vfzZVez1HvyWq-cOepdUrA8vIwNu-JQwR4/s1600/Smeeling.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk5qEVdX0M_Hzw2vmFd6izA-l3GfI4MgILOrCAhN0097uw-rNsz8CWJmRHQqBvQ92ZIl1Hrnacn4Oiqvv4-pWGtXvo-Q7E-K33_yn6LPp9vfzZVez1HvyWq-cOepdUrA8vIwNu-JQwR4/s320/Smeeling.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><strong>Smelly feet aren’t fun for anyone, but there are simple things you can do to make sure yours stay fresh.</strong> <br /> <div> <div class="articleHeadWrap"> </div>Medically known as bromodosis, stinky feet are a common year-round problem. It can be embarrassing and unpleasant for you and people around you. <br />The main cause is sweaty feet combined with wearing the same shoes every day. <br /><h2>Why feet sweat</h2>There are more sweat glands in our feet than anywhere else in the body. <br />Anyone can get sweaty feet, regardless of the temperature or time of year. But teenagers and pregnant women are especially prone because hormonal changes make them sweat more. <br />You’re also more likely to have foot perspiration if you’re on your feet all day, if you’re under a lot of stress or you have a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, which makes you sweat more than usual. Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, can also lead to bad foot odour.<br />According to Lorraine Jones, chiropodist and spokeswoman for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, feet become smelly if sweat soaks into shoes and they don't dry before you wear them again. <br />Bacteria on the skin break down sweat as it comes from the pores. A cheesy odour is released as the sweat decomposes.<br />"Your feet sweat into your shoes all day so they get damp and bacteria start to grow. The bacteria continue to breed once you’ve taken your shoes off, especially if you put them in a dark cupboard. Then, when you put your shoes back on the next day, even if you’ve just had a shower, putting your feet into still damp shoes creates the perfect conditions for the bacteria to thrive – warm, dark and moist."<br /><h2>Preventing smelly feet</h2>According to Lorraine, keeping feet fresh and sweet smelling is all down to good personal hygiene and changing your shoes regularly.<br />“The key is never to wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row," Lorraine says. "Instead, wear different shoes on successive days so they have a minimum of 24 hours to dry out. And make sure teenage boys have two pairs of trainers so that they don’t have to wear the same pair for two or more consecutive days.”<br />Lorraine says that it’s also important to wash and dry your feet every day and to change your socks (ideally wool or cotton, not nylon) at least once a day.<br />If you’re particularly susceptible to sweaty feet, Lorraine suggests that you could also:<br /><ul><li>dab between your toes with cotton wool dipped in surgical spirit after a shower or bath – surgical spirit helps dry out the skin between the toes really well – in addition to drying them with a towel </li><li>use a spray deodorant or antiperspirant on your feet – a normal underarm deodorant or antiperspirant works just as well as a specialist foot product and will cost you less </li><li>put medicated insoles, which have a deodorising effect, in your shoes </li><li>try feet-fresh socks – some sports socks have ventilation panels to keep feet dry, and antibacterial socks are impregnated with chemicals to discourage the odour-producing bacteria that feed on sweat </li><li>wear leather or canvas shoes, as they let your feet breathe, unlike plastic ones </li><li>wear open-toes sandals in summer and go barefoot at home in the evenings </li></ul></div><div> <div class="articleHeadWrap"> <h2 class="lwArticleSubHead"> Treating smelly feet </h2></div>If you already have foot odour, the good news is that there’s a simple, quick solution. <br />Lorraine says: “A sure-fire way to get rid of smelly feet is to wash your feet with an anti-bacterial soap called Hibiscrub. There are lots of over-the-counter foot hygiene products at your local chemist, but Hibiscrub is the best one. <br />“Leave on the Hibiscrub for a couple of minutes, then wash it off. If you do this twice a day, you'll definitely banish smelly feet within a week.”<br />Lorraine adds that you shouldn't use Hibiscrub on your feet if you have broken skin, such as eczema. <br /> </div><div> <div class="articleHeadWrap"> <h2 class="lwArticleSubHead"> When to see a doctor </h2></div>Smelly feet are a common problem that usually clears up, but sometimes it can be a sign of a medical condition.<br />See your GP if simple measures to reduce your foot odour don't help, or if you're worried that your level of sweating is abnormally high. <br />Your doctor can offer you a strong prescription antiperspirant or refer you for a treatment called iontophoresis, which delivers a mild electric current through water to your feet to combat excessive sweating.<br />Here are more tips on how to look after your feet.<br /> </div></div>

Amazing And Simpe Ways To prevent Body Odour. Read How!

<div><div itemprop="articleBody"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzvnQ8cKuA7EVY_iZTzVdT6o4khoV0cQosQ1CJiqgLU6MYskCJZs8KwK0RTfD9RAhxlvGe5aVVrwBFzWjtKLcx06etR4WUHehF-KhJvbifY-7thw3hzIfKOu62BacVktIjjC1xdjiLQw/s1600/Odor.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzvnQ8cKuA7EVY_iZTzVdT6o4khoV0cQosQ1CJiqgLU6MYskCJZs8KwK0RTfD9RAhxlvGe5aVVrwBFzWjtKLcx06etR4WUHehF-KhJvbifY-7thw3hzIfKOu62BacVktIjjC1xdjiLQw/s320/Odor.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b>Body odor</b> (or B.O., bromhidrosis, osmidrosis or ozochrotia) is a perceived unpleasant smell our bodies can give off when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat into acids - some say it is the smell of bacteria growing on the body, but it really is the result of bacteria breaking down protein into certain acids. So in this Lesson we are going to give you amazing and simple ways to prevent this breaking down of sweat in to acid.  <br /> Body odor usually becomes evident if measures are not taken when a human reaches puberty - 14-16 years of age in females and 15-17 years of age in males. People who are obese, those who regularly eat spicy foods, as well as individuals with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, are more susceptible to having body odor. <br /> People who sweat too much - those with hyperhidrosis - may also be susceptible to body odor, however, often the salt level of their sweat is too high for the bacteria to break down - it depends where the excess sweating is occurring and which type of sweat glands are involved. <br /> Sweat itself is virtually odorless to humans; it is the rapid multiplication of bacteria in the presence of sweat and what they do (break sweat down into acids) that eventually causes the unpleasant smell. The smell is perceived as unpleasant, many believe, because most of us have been brought up to dislike it. Body odor is most likely to occur in our feet, groin, armpits, genitals, pubic hair and other hair, belly button, anus, behind the ears, and to some (lesser) extent on the rest of our skin. <br /> Body odor can have a nice and specific smell to the individual, and can be used - especially by dogs and other animals - to identify people. Each person's unique body odor can be influenced by diet, gender, health, and medication. <br /> Two types of acid are commonly present when there is body odor: <br /> <ul><li><b>Propionic acid (propanoic acid) </b> is commonly found in sweat - <i>propionibacteria</i> break amino acids down into propionic acid. <i>Propionibacteria</i> live in the ducts of the sebaceous glands of adult and adolescent humans. Some people may identify a vinegar-like smell with propionic acid, because it is similar to acetic acid, which gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell. </li><li><b>Isovaleric acid</b> (3-methyl butanoic acid) is another source of body odor as a result of actions of the bacteria <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>, which are also present in several strong cheese types. </li></ul><h2>Sweating and our sweat glands</h2>The average human body has three to four million sweat glands, of which there are two types: <br /> <ul><li><b>Eccrine glands</b> - a type of simple sweat gland that is located in almost all areas where there is skin. They produce sweat that reaches the skin's surface via coiled ducts (tubes). When sweat evaporates from the skin the body is cooled. Eccrine glands are responsible for regulating our body's temperature. </li><div class="photobox_right" style="max-width: 350px;">Apocrine glands are located in several areas, including the armpits. </div><li><b>Apocrine glands</b> - these glands are found in the breasts, genital area, eyelids, armpits and ear. In the breasts they secrete fat droplets into breast milk. In the ear they help form earwax. Apocrine glands in skin and the eyelids are sweat glands. <br /><br /> Most of the apocrine glands in the skin are located in the groin, armpits and around the nipples of the breast. Apocrine glands in the skin usually have an odor; they are scent glands. </li></ul>Experts say that pheromones subconsciously influence how we react to each other; one human may find another se*ually attractive because the smell of their pheromones is attractive to him/her. The apocrine glands are mainly responsible for body odor because the sweat they produce is high in protein which bacteria can break down easily. The eccrine glands produce sweat which is high in salt, making it harder for bacteria to break down the protein. In other words, a lot of our B.O. (body odor) comes from the sweat produced by our apocrine glands. <br /> <h2>What causes foot odor? </h2>Most of us wear shoes and socks, making it much more difficult for the sweat to evaporate, giving the bacteria more sweat to break down into smelly substances. Moist feet also raise the risk of fungi developing, which can also give off unpleasant smells. <br /> <h2>Diagnosing body odor</h2>In the vast majority of cases of body odor it is not necessary to see your doctor. The individual himself/herself may be aware of it, or a good friend or a member of the household may tell them about their body odor. There are some self-care techniques that will usually successfully treat the problem. <br /> <b>When to see your doctor</b><br /> Some medical conditions may change how much a person sweats, while others can alter how we sweat, subsequently changing the way we smell. For example, hyperthyroidism (an over-active thyroid gland) or the menopause can make people sweat much more, while liver disease, kidney disease, or diabetes can change the consistency of sweat so that the person smells differently. You should see your doctor if: <br /> <ul><li>You start sweating at night</li><li>You start sweating much more than you normally do, without any logical reason</li><li>You have cold sweats</li><li>Sweating disrupts your daily routine</li><li>You body smells differently - if it is a fruity smell it could be due to diabetes, liver or kidney disease often makes the individual have a bleach-like smell.</li></ul><h2>Treating and preventing body odor</h2><b>The following steps may help control body odor:</b><br /> <ul><li><b>Wash daily with warm water</b> - have a shower or bath at least once a day. Remember that warm water helps kill off bacteria that are present on your skin. If the weather is exceptionally hot, consider bathing more often than once a day. </li><li><b>Clothing</b> - natural fibers allow your skin to breathe, resulting in better evaporation of sweat. Natural-made fibers include wool, silk or cotton. </li><li><b>Spicy foods</b> - curry, garlic and some other spicy (piquant) foods have the potential to make some people's sweat more pungent. Some experts believe a diet high in red meat may also raise the risk of developing more rapid body odor. </li><li><b>Aluminum chloride</b> - this substance is usually the main active ingredient in antiperspirants. If your body does not respond to the home remedies mentioned above, talk to a pharmacist or your doctor about a suitable product containing aluminum chloride. Follow the instructions given to you carefully. </li></ul><h3>Tips for armpit odor</h3>A large concentration of apocrine glands exist in the armpits, making that area susceptible to rapid development of body odor. <br /> The following steps may help control armpit odor: <br /> <ul><li><b>Keep the armpits clean</b> - wash them regularly using anti-bacterial soap, and the number of bacteria will be kept low, resulting in less body odor. </li><li><b>Hair</b> under the armpits slows down the evaporation of sweat, giving the bacteria more time to break it down into smelly substances; shaving the armpits regularly has been found to help body odor control in that area. </li><li><b>Deodorant or antiperspirant</b> - deodorants make the skin more acidic, making the environment more difficult for bacteria to thrive. An antiperspirant blocks the sweating action of the glands, resulting in less sweating. Some studies, however, have indicated that antiperspirants may be linked to breast cancer or prostate cancer risk; this study suggests that the evidence is inconclusive either way.</li><li><b>Botulinum toxin</b> - this is a toxin produced by <i>Clostridium botulinum</i>; it is the most poisonous biological substance known. However, very small and controlled doses are today being used in various fields of medicine. A relatively new treatment is available for individuals who sweat excessibely under the arms. <br /><br /> The patient is given approximately 12 injections of botulinum toxin in the armpits - a procedure that should not last more than 45 minutes. The toxin blocks the signals from the brain to the sweat glands, resulting in less sweating in the targeted area. One treatment can last from two to eight months. In countries where free universal healthcare is available, such as the NHS (National Health Service), UK, botulinum toxin therapy for excessive underarm sweating is not usually available and most patients will have to do it privately (pay for this specific treatment). </li></ul><h3>Tips for foot odor (bromodosis)</h3>Smelly feet are less of a problem socially than underarm B.O. because the unpleasant odor is usually contained by shoes and socks. However, the smell may become obvious if the person with smelly feet visits a home where shoes are taken off before entering, as is the custom in various countries and homes. <br /> <div class="advert" id="mnt_article_ad_3"> <div id="MNT_600xFlex_Bottom"> </div></div>The following steps may help control foot odor: <br /> <div class="photobox_right" style="max-width: 350px;"><br />Washing your feet at least once a day with warm water may help prevent foot odor. </div><ul><li><b>Wash your feet in warm water regularly</b> - this means at least once a day. Remember that warm water is better at killing off bacteria than cold water. Tea-tree oil, when added to water, helps kill off bacteria (do not apply tea-tree oil directly to skin). Make sure you dry your feet thoroughly afterwards, including in between your toes. </li><li><b>Socks</b> - they must allow the sweat to evaporate. The best socks are those made of a combination of man-made fibers and wool. Wear a clean pair of socks each day. </li><li><b>Shoes</b> - if you wear trainers or shoes with plastic linings make sure it is not for long. A leather lining is better for sweat evaporation. If you have a problem with sweaty feet, do not wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row - shoes do not completely dry overnight. </li><li><b>Pumice stone</b> - bacteria thrive on dead skin. If the soles of your feet have patches of dead skin remove them with a pumice stone. </li><li><b>Deodorants and antiperspirants</b> - ask your pharmacist for special foot deodorants and antiperspirants. If you have athlete's foot you should not use deodorants or antiperspirants - treat the fungal infection first with appropriate medication. </li><li><b>Go around barefoot</b> - whenever you can walk around barefoot, or at least slip out of your shoes regularly. </li></ul>I am now pretty sure the above measures are amazing! <br /> <br />Written by Christian Nordqvist </div></div>

Diet that Helps Pregnant Women

<div><div class="article"> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75az3BxExIosXklCReEjo56M-5FZrfTZldV0ndW_YelKR_0q1Oz80qAKeUXpGSYEVavTAk394OI2RIWsM6THoGNE2xBSXANghMVGFDjLWw0g20BODNAf-DAUnCOLn4s8NmpgvWCqYwUc/s1600/Diet.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75az3BxExIosXklCReEjo56M-5FZrfTZldV0ndW_YelKR_0q1Oz80qAKeUXpGSYEVavTAk394OI2RIWsM6THoGNE2xBSXANghMVGFDjLWw0g20BODNAf-DAUnCOLn4s8NmpgvWCqYwUc/s320/Diet.PNG" width="320" /></a></div>A healthy diet (that helps pregnant women) is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but is especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Eating healthily during pregnancy will help your baby to develop and grow. <br />You don’t need to go on a special diet, but it's important to eat a variety of different foods every day to get the right balance of nutrients that you and your baby need, the point is that its really helps you (Pregnant women).  It's best to get vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat, but when you're pregnant you need to take some supplements as well, to make sure you get everything you need. <br /> Read more about vitamins and supplements in pregnancy.<br /> There are also certain foods that should be avoided in pregnancy. <br /> <div class="imagedivleft-2col"><div class="image"><br /></div></div>You will probably find that you are hungrier than usual, but you don't need to "eat for two" – even if you are expecting twins or triplets. <br /> Have a healthy breakfast every day, because this can help you to avoid snacking on foods that are high in fat and sugar.<br /> Eating healthily often means just changing the amounts of different foods you eat so that your diet is varied, rather than cutting out all your favourites. You can use the eat well plate to get the balance of your diet right. The eatwell plate shows you how much to eat from each food group. <br /> You will need to be careful with your diet if you develop gestational diabetes – your doctor or midwife will advise you.<br /> <h2><span id="Fruit">Fruit</span> and vegetables in pregnancy</h2>This really helps in digestion of food therefore we recommend you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because these provide vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre, which helps digestion and can help prevent constipation. <br /> Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day – these can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced. Always wash them carefully. <br /> Find out what counts as a portion of fruit or vegetables.<br /> <h2>Starchy foods (carbohydrates) in pregnancy</h2>Starchy foods are an important source of energy, vitamins and fibre, and are satisfying without containing too many calories. They include bread, potatoes, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, maize, millet, oats, sweet potatoes, yams and cornmeal.<br /> These foods should be the main part of every meal. Choose wholemeal instead of processed (white) varieties, or potatoes with their skins on, when you can as they contain more fibre.<br /> <h2><span id="Protein">Protein in pregnancy</span></h2>Eat some protein diet every day. Sources of protein include:<br /> <ul><li>meat (but avoid liver) </li><li>fish </li><li>poultry </li><li>eggs </li><li>beans </li><li>pulses </li><li>nuts </li></ul>Choose lean meat, remove the skin from poultry, and try not to add extra fat or oil when cooking meat. Read more about eating meat in a healthy way.<br /> Make sure eggs, poultry, burgers, sausages and whole cuts of meat such as lamb, beef and pork are cooked all the way through. Check that there is no pink meat, and that juices have no pink or red in them. <br /> Try to eat two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily fish such as salmon, sardines or mackerel. Find out about the health benefits of fish and shellfish. There are some types of fish you should avoid in pregnancy. For more information, see Foods to avoid in pregnancy.  <br /> <h2><span id="Dairy">Dairy in pregnancy</span></h2>Dairy foods such as milk, cheese, fromage frais and yoghurt are important in pregnancy, because they contain calcium and other nutrients that your baby needs. <br /> Choose low-fat varieties wherever possible, such as semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, low-fat lower-sugar yoghurt and reduced-fat hard cheese. Aim for two to three portions a day. <br /> For more information, read about the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy foods. <br /> There are some cheeses you should avoid in pregnancy. To find out which ones, see Foods to avoid in pregnancy. <br /> <h2>Foods that are high in fat, <span id="sugar">sugar or both</span></h2>This includes:<br /> <ul><li>all spreading fats (such as butter) </li><li>oils </li><li>salad dressings </li><li>cream </li><li>chocolate </li><li>crisps </li><li>biscuits </li><li>pastries </li><li>ice cream </li><li>cake </li><li>puddings </li><li>fizzy drinks </li></ul>You should only eat a small amount of these diet. <br /> Sugary foods and drinks are often high in calories which can contribute to weight gain. Having sugary foods and drinks can also lead to tooth decay.<br /> Fat is very high in calories, so eating too many fatty foods or eating them too often can make you put on weight. Having too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases the chance of developing heart disease. Try to cut down on saturated fat, and have small amounts of foods rich in unsaturated fat instead. Find out about saturated and unsaturated fat. <br /> <h2>Healthy <span id="snacks">snacks in pregnancy</span></h2>If you get hungry between meals, try not to eat snacks that are high in fat and/or sugar, such as sweets, biscuits, crisps or chocolate. Instead, choose something healthier, such as: <br /> <ul><li>sandwiches or pitta bread filled with grated cheese, lean ham, mashed tuna, salmon, or sardines, with salad </li><li>salad vegetables, such as carrot, celery or cucumber </li><li>low-fat lower-sugar yoghurt or fromage frais with fruit </li><li>hummus with wholemeal pitta bread or vegetable sticks </li><li>ready-to-eat apricots, figs or prunes </li><li>vegetable and bean soups </li><li>unsweetened breakfast cereals, or porridge, with milk </li><li>milky drinks </li><li>fresh fruit </li><li>baked beans on toast or a baked potato </li></ul>Here are some more ideas for healthy food swaps.<br /> <h2><span id="Preparing">Preparing</span> food safely</h2><ul><li>Wash fruit, vegetables and salads to remove all traces of soil, which may contain toxoplasma, a parasite that can cause toxoplasmosis – which can harm your unborn baby. </li><li>Wash all surfaces and utensils, and your hands, after preparing raw meat – this will help to avoid toxoplasmosis.   </li><li>Make sure that raw foods are stored separately from ready-to-eat foods, otherwise there's a risk of contamination. This is to avoid other types of food poisoning from meat (such as salmonella, campylobacter and E.coli). </li><li>Use a separate chopping board for raw meats. </li><li>Heat ready meals until they're piping hot all the way through – this is especially important for meals containing poultry. </li></ul>You also need to make sure that some foods, such as eggs, poultry, burgers, sausages and whole cuts of meat like lamb, beef and pork are cooked very thoroughly. For tips, read Foods to avoid in pregnancy. <br /> <h2>Healthy <span id="Start">Start vouchers for pregnant women</span></h2>The Healthy Start scheme provides vouchers to pregnant women and families who qualify. The vouchers can be used to buy milk and plain fresh and frozen vegetables at local shops. You'll also get coupons that can be exchanged for free vitamins locally. <br /> You qualify for Healthy Start if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old, and you or your family get: <br /> <ul><li>Income Support </li><li>Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance </li><li>Income-related Employment and Support Allowance </li><li>Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit, unless your family is receiving Working Tax Credit run-on only*) and has an annual family income of £16,190 or less (2014/15) </li></ul>If you are pregnant and under 18 years old, you qualify for Healthy Start vouchers regardless of your income.<br /> *Working Tax Credit run-on is the Working Tax Credit you receive in the four weeks immediately after you have stopped working for 16 hours per week (single adults) or 24 hours per week (couples). <br /> You can download a Healthy Start application form on the Healthy Start website, or call the Healthy Start helpline on 0345 607 6823 to order a copy.  <br /> If you are claiming Universal Credit and are pregnant or have a child under four years old, call the Healthy Start helpline on 0345 607 6823 for information about any discretionary support that may be available.<br /> You can also find out where to get Healthy Start vitamins near you. <br /> </div></div>

Tackle Obesity As A Problem

<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gistuncover.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="gistuncover" border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSuKY-1DAQq-oB8gxi0X1TpZys5LqYHKayYCKH0uQFMPDc5YMtDEVXMCVEZIOJNHREo8uNBq8TjGQ8D_70zXP8gPRLJLpYHOIih-1wr9O7c2Sl1QjgJjlA00kYErBzQzpwgCbR3BJuV8/s320/Obe.PNG" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h4></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><h2>The Obesity Problem</h2>Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the World. While many problems can be defeated with a pill or a vaccine, preventing or reversing obesity requires changes in behavior as well as access to affordable, nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity in the places where people live, learn, eat, shop, work and play.<br /><b>Obesity and overweight are currently the second leading preventable cause of death in the United States and may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of death.</b> Failing to win the battle against obesity will mean premature death and disability for an increasingly large segment of New York residents.<br /><br />Also Read: <a href="http://www.gistuncover.com/2015/08/things-to-eatdrink-for-better-health.html" target="_blank">Things to Eat and Drink For Better Health</a> <br /><h3>Obesity Prevalence</h3><ul><li>The percentage of New York State adults who are overweight or obese increased from 42% in 1997 to 61.3% in 2013.</li><li>The percentage of New York State adults who are obese increased from 16% in 1997 to 25.4% in 2013.</li><li>Obesity among children and adolescents has tripled over the past three decades. Currently, a third of New York's children are obese or overweight.</li></ul><h3>Overweight and obesity cause serious health problems, including</h3><ul><li>Type 2 diabetes</li><li>Heart disease</li><li>High cholesterol</li><li>High blood pressure</li><li>Stroke</li><li>Several forms of cancer</li><li>Asthma</li><li>Osteoarthritis</li></ul>Increasingly, many of these diseases, previously associated only with adulthood, are also being seen in overweight and obese children. Along with the risks for life-shortening chronic diseases, being overweight in a society that stigmatizes this condition contributes to poor mental health associated with serious shame, self-blame, low self-esteem and depression.</div>

Kidney Infection And Prevention And Also Food to Take to Prevent Kidney Infection!

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgxZvb37FljGN8pnZUNugeEqfvQOeJZMurYgW3CsNOFf50WZ-1DVNhfI7zB0KMcpDDB7LDHNN6Syb3-4K2mDHSDqw4UJnA2cWAGS8sL40BvXwb7iayrhmRXIsSdn79NbzButc0puNN_U/s1600/Snipping.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgxZvb37FljGN8pnZUNugeEqfvQOeJZMurYgW3CsNOFf50WZ-1DVNhfI7zB0KMcpDDB7LDHNN6Syb3-4K2mDHSDqw4UJnA2cWAGS8sL40BvXwb7iayrhmRXIsSdn79NbzButc0puNN_U/s320/Snipping.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br />If you’re like most of my patients, kidneys aren’t much of a concern because we will tell you Kidney infection And also its Prevention (Preventive Measures) – until something goes wrong. But these hard-working little organs deserve better! The kidneys are responsible for so many important functions, including filtering <b>toxins</b> from your blood.<br />Here’s a remarkable fact: Every 30 minutes, all the blood in your body travels through the kidneys. Every single day – thanks to your kidneys – more than two quarts of waste are cleared from your bloodstream and removed from the body as urine. Without this vital kidney function, waste would accumulate and serious damage to the organs throughout your body would occur.<br />Kidneys also…<br /><ul><li>Oversee distribution of important <b>minerals</b>.</li><li>Regulate the body’s <b>acid-alkaline balance</b> to keep you from becoming too acidic.</li><li>Manage the body’s fluid levels.</li><li>Release three essential <b>hormones</b> involved in blood pressure, bone building, and maintaining healthy red blood cells, among their other duties.</li></ul>Also Read <br /><h2>When Kidneys Go Wrong</h2>We live in a world filled with chemicals, toxins, and corrosive materials, things that overload our kidneys and force them to work harder than they should. In addition, dehydration remains a problem for the majority of people. If you’re not taking advantage of my detoxification suggestions and drinking plenty of fresh, filtered water every day, you could be putting your own kidneys at risk, as my patient Wendy discovered.<br /><br />Also Read: <a href="http://www.gistuncover.com/2015/08/real-things-you-can-start-doing-now-to.html" target="_blank">Real Things You can Start Doing To younger</a> <br /><h2>Symptoms of Possible Kidney Problems</h2><ul><li><b>Back pain</b>, especially when it’s sudden and intense</li><li>An urgent need to urinate</li><li>Fatigue</li><li>Swollen legs, hands, feet, or ankles</li><li>Blood in the urine or difficulty urinating</li><li>Bloating</li><li>Puffy eyes</li><li>Ridges in fingernails</li><li>Skin problems</li><li><b>Nausea</b> and/or vomiting</li><li>Metallic taste in the mouth</li></ul>Infections and <b>kidney stones</b> are two of the most common kidney problems. Generally, infections are due to the bacteria <b>E. coli</b> gaining access to the urinary tract where they can connect with the kidneys. Technically, kidney infection is a form of <b>urinary tract infection (UTI)</b> and is treated with <b>antibiotics</b>.<br />Kidney stones, on the other hand, are solid, chemical deposits that form inside the kidney. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of kidney stones. A kidney stone can be nearly invisible to the naked eye, as large as a marble, or even bigger.<br />Tiny kidney stones pass out of the body in the urine, so you’re never aware of those. Larger kidney stones, however, can become lodged in the ureter, a thin tube connecting the kidneys and the bladder. When they become stuck, these stones can cause severe pain in the side or back, blood in the urine, and difficulty urinating. It can take days or even weeks for a kidney stone to pass on its own, so if you’re experiencing kidney stone symptoms, see a health care professional as soon as possible.<br />In addition, there are three types of serious kidney disease – acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and end stage renal disease. (Note: The word “renal” is simply a medical term for kidneys.)<br /><b>Acute renal failure (ARF)</b> could be due to an injury or ingesting toxic substances. ARF generally responds well to treatment, especially if the kidneys are not severely damaged.<br />When kidneys gradually lose the ability to function, it is typically due to <b>chronic kidney disease or CKD</b>, the most common type of kidney ailment. Often, there are no symptoms of CKD until the condition has advanced. Then patients could experience numbness and/or swelling in the hands and feet, frequent urination, nausea, anemia, and poor appetite.<br />Finally, <b>end stage renal disease (ESRD)</b> is a serious condition in which there is no or very little kidney function remaining, and the damage to the kidney is permanent. At this point, a patient is looking at daily dialysis sessions or a kidney transplant.<br />Kidney cancer, while not common, does seem to be increasing. In the early stages, there are few symptoms. As the cancer advances, symptoms may include blood in the urine, fever that comes and goes, fatigue, back pain, and weight loss. Kidney cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation, and assorted drugs, depending on its location, size, type, and the overall health of the patient.<br /><h2>Ten Steps To Keeping Kidneys Healthy</h2>Now that we’ve looked at the bad news, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s a good side here, too, and it is this: For the most part, the conditions that lead to kidney compromise are avoidable.<br />Start by asking your health-care professional for blood panel readings of three key measures of kidney health – the <b>BUN (blood urea nitrogen)</b> and <b>creatinine</b> levels and your <b>eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)</b> numbers.<br />The BUN test results measure kidney and liver functions. The healthy range is considered 10 to 20 mg/dL; anything higher may indicate kidney problems.<br />Similarly, the BUN/creatinine ratio tells your doctor if your kidneys are eliminating waste efficiently. If creatinine levels are elevated, there could be a problem with the kidneys. A healthy BUN/creatinine ratio is between 10:1 and 20:1, although men and older people can be higher and still be healthy.<br />The eGFR test looks for signs of kidney damage. This is an especially useful test for patients with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, both of which can cause kidney problems. Reading the test scores correctly is very important, though. It’s perfectly normal, for example, for a 16-year-old to have an eGFR of 300 ml/min, while a 60-year-old may score 100 ml/min – yet in both cases the kidneys are fine. A score lower than 60 ml/min, however, indicates that kidney function is impaired.<br />Scores from these tests tell you how strong your kidneys are now, and there are other kidney function tests available. Unfortunately, as many as half of all people with kidney problems don’t know they are at risk. Knowing your numbers can help you stay on top of the situation so you can alter any behavior that may be harmful.<br />Here are additional steps that can help keep kidneys healthy:<br /><br />Also Read: <a href="http://www.gistuncover.com/2015/08/things-to-eatdrink-for-better-health.html" target="_blank">Things to Eat and Drink For Better Health</a> <br /><h3>1) Hydrate</h3>Staying thoroughly hydrated is the most important thing you can do to prevent kidney stones and keep kidneys strong. Water dilutes the urine, and that prevents minerals and salts from clustering together and forming stones. I often recommend that patients who are at risk for kidney stones start the day by drinking fresh lemon juice in a glass of room temperature water.<br /><h3>2) Probiotics</h3>Make certain you have healthy populations of friendly bacteria known as probiotics in your intestines. Studies have shown that these microorganisms are linked to better overall and digestive health, as well as a long list of other benefits. One of those involves assisting kidneys in processing waste materials, as well as reducing the likelihood of developing kidney stones.<br />A recent clinical trial involving patients with chronic kidney disease found that the group taking probiotics improved kidney function test scores as well as overall quality of life.<br /><h3>3) Eat Less Meat</h3>Go easy on animal protein. Kidney stones are most common in populations that consume a great deal of meat. I suggest aiming for less than 65 grams of animal protein per day, which is just a little more than two ounces.<br /><br />Also Read: <a href="http://www.gistuncover.com/2015/08/cure-heartburn-and-leave-it-behind.html" target="_blank">Immediate Cure For Heart Burn</a> <br /><h3>4) Avoid Phosphorous</h3>Watch your phosphorous intake. You rarely hear about the mineral phosphorous, probably because deficiencies are so rare, especially for anyone eating the <b>Standard American Diet (SAD)</b>. And that’s why phosphorous is becoming a problem, particularly for kidneys.<br />The mineral is found in most foods, but carbonated soft drinks and prepared, processed foods are especially high in phosphorus. You only need 800 mg to 1,200 mg of phosphorus each day; higher amounts are flushed from the body by healthy kidneys.<br />When kidneys don’t work well, phosphorus accumulates in the body, causing potentially serious conditions, such as bone and heart disorders, as well as <b>calcification</b> (hardening) of tissues. The easiest way to make sure you’re not getting too much phosphorus is to eat a nutritious, whole foods diet and totally avoid any fast and convenience foods.<br /><h3>5) Quit Smoking</h3>Smoking hurts the kidneys, so if that is one of your vices you have to stop.<br /><h3>6) Drink Juice</h3>One of the best ways to support good kidney health is with daily <b>juicing</b>. My favorite is to juice one entire bunch of <b>cilantro</b> or <b>parsley</b>, two herbs that are kidney friendly and help remove heavy metals from the body, mixed with water, lemon juice, and raw, organic honey to taste. If you have not discovered juicing yet, you can also use a greens product that provides a healthy serving of these essential nutrients.<br /><h3>7) Eat These Foods</h3>Stock-up on kidney-supportive foods, including <b>watermelon</b>, <b>berries</b> (cranberries, blueberries, and strawberries), <b>peppers</b>, <b>apples</b>, <b>garlic</b>, <b>onions</b>, <b>cabbage</b>, <b>cauliflower</b>, and <b>olive oil</b>. While you’re at it, please review my earlier recommendations for healthy eating and reducing inflammation, because those suggestions benefit kidneys, too.<br /><h3>8) Lose Some Weight</h3>If you’re carrying around extra pounds, do your kidneys a favor and shed a few pounds. Obesity has been linked to an increased likelihood of developing kidney cancer.<br /><h3>9) Ditch the Pain Relievers</h3>Slash your risk of kidney cancer even further by minimizing your use of pain relievers, including <b>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)</b>, such as <b>aspirin</b>, <b>ibuprofen</b> (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), naproxen (Aleve), and <b>acetaminophen</b> (Tylenol). Products like these are very hard on the kidneys. Even worse, researchers have found that these drugs increase the risk of developing kidney cancer.<br /><h3>10) Epsom Salt</h3>Treat yourself to a detox bath in Epsom salts. Removing waste and toxins gives kidney a boost while improving your overall health.<br />Making the changes I’ve listed above will benefit your kidneys, along with your overall health. But, in addition, there are three significant threats that really require action on your part. If you’re suffering from high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, or diabetes, your kidneys could be suffering, too. These conditions can be improved with natural remedies and lifestyle changes, but those will require some commitment on your part. I hope you’ll agree that taking care of your kidneys is a worthwhile goal and make the necessary changes to protect these vital organs.</div>

Signs Of Stroke And Preventive Measures

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdbMuTNlv391J5Al3Mp1hD4suPeNwScElhogRCgBK-m4j49eeM_wM7O8tMkVfUO2_-RNba_bD3Yhj2EsNLvFIsigykN44YZS-Mg6Ahwr_VyizlFVD-c7XkiDaUuSc2PstVIHGcdU9o6Q/s1600/Stroke.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdbMuTNlv391J5Al3Mp1hD4suPeNwScElhogRCgBK-m4j49eeM_wM7O8tMkVfUO2_-RNba_bD3Yhj2EsNLvFIsigykN44YZS-Mg6Ahwr_VyizlFVD-c7XkiDaUuSc2PstVIHGcdU9o6Q/s320/Stroke.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="p-name entry-title"><br /></div><i>Harvard Women’s Health Watch</i> <br /><i>Regardless of your age or family history, a stroke doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here are some ways to protect yourself starting today.</i><br />This year, 425,000 women will have a stroke—55,000 more strokes than men will have. Age makes us more susceptible, as does having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke.<br />You can’t reverse the years or change your family history, but there are many other stroke risk factors that you can control—provided that you’re aware of them. “Knowledge is power,” says Dr. Natalia Rost, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and associate director of the Acute Stroke Service at Massachusetts General Hospital. “If you know that a particular risk factor is sabotaging your health and predisposing you to a higher risk of stroke, you can take steps to alleviate the effects of that risk.”<br />Here are eight ways to start reining in your risks today, before a stroke has the chance to strike.<br /><h2>1 Lower blood pressure</h2>High blood pressure is a huge factor, doubling or even quadrupling your stroke risk if it is not controlled. “High blood pressure is the biggest contributor to the risk of stroke in both men and women,” Dr. Rost says. “Monitoring blood pressure and, if it is elevated, treating it, is probably the biggest difference women can make to their vascular health.”<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Maintain a blood pressure of less than 120 (top number) over less than 80 (bottom number).<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Reduce the salt in your diet to no more than 1,500 milligrams a day (about a half teaspoon).<br /> </li><li> Avoid high-cholesterol foods, such as burgers, cheese, and ice cream.<br /> </li><li> Eat 4 to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day, fish two to three times a week, and several daily servings of whole grains and low-fat dairy.<br /> </li><li> Get more exercise—at least 30 minutes of activity a day, and more, if possible.<br /> </li><li> Quit smoking, if you smoke.<br /> </li></ul>If needed, take blood pressure medicines.<br /><h2>2 Lose weight</h2>Obesity, as well as the complications linked to it (including high blood pressure and diabetes), raises your odds of having a stroke. If you’re overweight, losing as little as 10 pounds can have a real impact on your stroke risk.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Keep your body mass index (<span class="caps">BMI</span>) at 25 or less.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Limit or avoid saturated and trans fats.<br /> </li><li> Try to eat no more than 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day (depending on your activity level and your current body mass index).<br /> </li><li> Increase the amount of exercise you do with such activities as walking, golfing, or playing tennis, and by making activity part of every single day.<br /> </li></ul><h2>3 Exercise more</h2>Exercise contributes to losing weight and lowering blood pressure, but it also stands on its own as an independent stroke reducer. One 2012 study found that women who walked three hours a week were less likely to have a stroke than women who didn’t walk.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Exercise at a moderate intensity at least five days a week.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Take a walk around your neighborhood every morning after breakfast.<br /> </li><li> Start a fitness club with friends.<br /> </li><li> When you exercise, reach the level at which you’re breathing hard, but you can still talk.<br /> </li><li> Take the stairs instead of an elevator when you can.<br /> </li><li> If you don’t have 30 consecutive minutes to exercise, break it up into 10- to 15-minute sessions a few times each day.<br /> </li></ul><h2>4 Drink—in moderation</h2>What you’ve heard is true. Drinking can make you less likely to have a stroke—up to a point. “Studies show that if you have about one drink per day, your risk may be lower,” according to Dr. Rost. “Once you start drinking more than two drinks per day, your risk goes up very sharply.”<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Drink alcohol in moderation.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Have one glass of alcohol a day.<br /> </li><li> Make red wine your first choice, because it contains resveratrol, which is thought to protect the heart and brain.<br /> </li><li> Watch your portion sizes. A standard-sized drink is a 5-ounce glass of wine, 12-ounce beer, or 1.5-ounce glass of hard liquor.<br /> </li></ul><h2>5 Take a baby aspirin</h2>The landmark Women’s Health Initiative study found that women over age 65 who take a daily baby aspirin lower their stroke risk. Aspirin helps by preventing blood clots from forming.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Take a baby aspirin every day (if it’s appropriate for you).<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b> First talk to your doctor to make sure aspirin is safe and appropriate for you to take. If you have a bleeding disorder, you may need to reduce your dose to every other day or avoid this regimen altogether.<br /><h2>6 Treat atrial fibrillation</h2>Atrial fibrillation is a form of irregular heartbeat that causes clots to form in the heart. Those clots can then travel to the brain, producing a stroke. “Atrial fibrillation carries almost a fivefold risk of stroke, and should be taken seriously,” Dr. Rost says.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> If you have atrial fibrillation, get it treated.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> If you have symptoms such as heart palpitations or shortness of breath, see your doctor for an exam.<br /> </li><li> You may need to take blood thinners such as high-dose aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to reduce your stroke risk from atrial fibrillation. Your doctors can guide you through this treatment.<br /> </li></ul><h2>7 Treat diabetes</h2>Having high blood sugar over time damages blood vessels, making clots more likely to form inside them.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Keep your blood sugar under control.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Monitor your blood sugar as directed by your doctor.<br /> </li><li> Use diet, exercise, and medicines to keep your blood sugar within the recommended range.<br /> </li></ul><h2>8 Quit smoking</h2>Smoking accelerates clot formation in a couple of different ways. It thickens your blood, and it increases the amount of plaque buildup in the arteries. “Along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, smoking cessation is one of the most powerful lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your stroke risk significantly,” Dr. Rost says.<br /><b>Your goal:</b> Quit smoking.<br /><b>How to achieve it:</b><br /><ul><li> Ask your doctor for advice on the most appropriate way for you to quit.<br /> </li><li> Use quit-smoking aids, such as nicotine pills or patches, counseling, or medicine.<br /> </li><li> Don’t give up. Most smokers take several tries to quit. See each failed attempt as bringing you one step closer to successfully beating the habit.<br /> </li></ul><br />Source: National Stroke Association<br /><h3>Identify a stroke F-A-S-T</h3>Too many women ignore the signs of stroke because they question whether their symptoms are real. “My recommendation is, don’t wait if you have any unusual symptoms,” Dr. Rost advises. “Women should listen to their bodies and trust their instincts. If something is off, get professional help right away.”<br />The National Stroke Association has created an easy acronym to help you remember, and act on, the signs of a stroke. Cut out this box and post it on your refrigerator for easy reference.<br /><h3>Other signs of a stroke include</h3><ul><li> weakness on one side of the body<br /> </li><li> numbness of the face<br /> </li><li> unusual and severe headache<br /> </li><li> vision loss<br /> </li><li> numbness and tingling<br /> </li><li> unsteady walk.<br /> </li></ul></div>