More of us are drinking than ever before, with two thirds of adult women and about 80 percent of teenage girls now using alcohol regularly. Whereas society once frowned upon and even punished women for drinking, alcohol is now available to us –at times even pushed on us in a dizzying range of social and [...]
Generally we do not get all the information on Critical Illnesses in one place or site. So here is a small summary of many critical illnesses. Go to through the guide and ensure to remember it.
HEART ATTACK
Signs & Symptoms
chest discomfort,fullness,squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes…
excessive sweating…
pain [...]
Anxiety is a common problem emerging in today’s world, due to the competition and lots of stress at work. One of the reasons may be the ability to do more work in less time and to do something more than ones own capability. This leads to exertion and stress which ultimately lead to anxiety. [...]
Would you like to see whether you can feel healthier and more energetic by eating differently? First of all assess why you like foods that you do and what factors influence your food choice.
Do you use lots of sweet, salty and fatty foods s rewards? Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you [...]
The most honest answer is that unless you have an obvious vitamin or mineral deficiency disease, no one really knows. People vary in their ability to absorb and use nutrients.
At particular times you are likely to need specific extra vitamins and minerals from birth to adolescence; when you take birth control pills; when you [...]
Many of us today are becoming interested in vegetarianism and are eating less meat or none at all. We may do this to reduce our exposure to saturate fats or cholesterol, which may reduce our risk of heart diseases and certain cancers; to decrease the amount of pesticides or other contamination we eat, especially if [...]
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that is found to be more common today. This is a disorder where skin cells increase in number and forms a layer on the outer skin. It affects people of any region irrespective of Color, place they live in. It is found usually in both men and women between [...]
New study show that Cholesterol and high alcohol intake is also the cause of Alzheimer’s in most people. People with high cholesterol in their early 40’s are more prone to getting this disease. So watching your diet and avoiding alcohol may help improve health risks.
Vitamin D is essential for the growth of healthy bones [...]
Because our changed eating habits have been linked to various diseases, the government has developed a set of guidelines called Dietary Goals. The following list provides good rules for a healthy diet, given what we know today.
1. Increase the level of complex carbohydrates we eat from 45 to 60 percent of our total calories. These [...]
In moving towards a more positive self image, we are stronger if we can talk with other women. We need each others help to change the deeply entrenched attitudes which make us dislike our bodies. Here are some things groups of women can do together:
Look at ads and criticize how they demean women and limit [...]