When YOU MUST SEE THE DOCTOR

Yellow skin and eyes.

1. If abdominal pain lasts for more than four days.
2. If pain is accompained by any of the following symptoms:

Poor appetite and unexpalained weigt loss. Recurrent diarrhea, usually without blood. and ubsences of fever. Nausea, general ill feeling,fever during attack, blood or mucus in stool.
Recument pain in upper right abdomen that spreads to the cheast, back, or shoulds, and absences of fever. Recument pain in upper right abdomen with vomiting and fever during attacks.

3. If abdominal swelling is accompanied by the following symptorms:

Severe pain,fever, diarrhia or contipating or constipation, and votiming. Swollen nankles and difficuting breating, especaiily at night. Decreased urination and puffy ankles that hold a dent when pressed.

Badminton is a good morning exercise.

Badminton is the best sport that I often play with my friends and sisters early in the morning. It is a good form of exercise that really keeps the sweat out from our body. Through running, jumping, hitting, catching and the staring of the shuttle with vigilance are that I can say that this sport is best for morning exercise.

Actually, you don’t need a tremendous oval for this in order to play the game. With just an open field where you can consume all the space for your active movement, then you are on your way to badminton.

Badminton as sport stretches all my body parts. It awakens my senses, making me feel active and cautious all the time. And of course, the fast transmission of the information like what is the best move to hit signals me to think quickly and logically.

For me, I consider Badminton as a good sport. I love playing it with friends and family. It also attaches social activity that helps me win friends as well.

Helping Headaches

When you are at work, headaches can result from low blood sugar levels due to hunger, dehydration – not drinking enough water throughout the day – tension, poor posture, and eyestrain, in addition to environmental factors, such as electromagnetic stress, excessive heat or cold, or poor lighting conditions. Stress can also play a major part in bringing on a headache: feeling that you just have too much to do can make your head swim. If you are affected, try the calming mini-massage at your desk to relieve the distress of a headache.

Using your middle fingers, massage your temples using a gentle, circling motion. Gently massage around your eyes, over the cheek bones, and along the ridge of the brows.

Speed changes your hormones.

Recent research points to the body’s ability to produce human growth hormone (HGH) throught exercise – and while HGH doesn’t appear to directly improve strength or exercise capacity, it is very good at metabolizing fat.

Phil Campbell, MS, cites a 2005 study of University of Bath (England) researcher Keith Stokes, widely considered the foremost expert of HGH and exercise, that described how a series of 30-second sprints sharply increased HGH in the body while exercising – and also for roughly tow induced HGH is released, it will target body fat like a heat-seeking missile.

Campbell, author of Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults (Pristine Publisher, 2008), outlines four benchmarks he says are necessary for exercise to produce HGH a fat-blasting levels: 10 oxygen debt or feeling out of breath; 2) muscle burn (the sensation caused by lactic acid overload); 3) an increase in body temperature by at least one degree (characterized by moderate sweat); 4) adrenal response (feeling out of breath and “slightly” in pain).

This sprint-traning approach (which also can be performed on a stationary cycle) can be extremely challenging but the results can be dramatic: Campbell says his clients routinely report weight loss of up to 20 pounds in eight weeks.

Sunscreen to prevent Melanoma.

Using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is best recommended to use in order for our skin to protect against UVA and UVB. The sunscreen should have the ingredients like mexoryl and helioplex which help stabilize the UVA-absorbing ingredients so they don't degrade as quickly. But if you go tanning, risk is it will cause skin cancer called Melanoma, according to Susan Swetter, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at Stanford University. She added saying that up to 35 percent of adolescent girls use indoor tanning regularly, despite a 75 percent increased lifetime melanoma.

That is why, in order to prevent Melanoma, it is best to use sunscreen rather than go tanning.

Pine Bark good for diabetes.

According to Gina Roberts-Grey in her article from the Natural Solutions Magazine, 2008, October issue, p.89, pine bark an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree helps patients lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease as well.

She added saying that 125 mg. of pine bark (pycnogenol) daily can reduce blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics which works to prevent blood clots especially for diabetics who often suffer from atherosclerosis and poor circulation. But taking this supplement needs the help of the doctor for he is the one who has the capacity of knowing and giving the proper dosage prescription for the diabetic person.

Yogurt

The "good" bacteria in yogurt - known as probiotics - make an essential contribution to a healthy immune system. The stomach and intestinal tract contain more than 500 different varieties of bacteria, and probiotics help maintain a balance between the good and bad bacteria by crowding out pathogens and preventing them from attaching to gut walls. Probiotics also feed on nondigestive fibers called prebiotics, producing short-chain fatty acids that decrease acidity in the colon. The decreased acidity makes the colon uninhabitable for most infection-causing pathogens, which, in turn, allows for increased mineral absorption. Research suggests that probitocs can also enhance the body's immune response by increasing levels of key players, says Beth Reardon, RD, an integrative nutritionist at Duke Integrative Medicine, North Carolina, including natural killer cells. Studies from the University of California have shown that yogurt specifically helps the body build a protein called gamma interferon, which aids the body in developing white blood cells.

Clary Sage (Aromatheraphy)

Clary Sage or Salvia sclarea

Main Actions:

Strong action of the female reproductive system, particularly easing menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. Anti-depressant, brings wisdom.

Secondary Actions:
Sore throat, very good for stress and post-natal depression, strengthens physical and spiritual sight.

Applications:

Use only 1 or 2 drops of oil in the bath or for a massage to avoid skin irritation.

Caution:
Do not use during pregnancy. Excessive doses may bring on epileptic fits so always use sparingly. Do not use if prone to heavy periods, as this oil promotes menstrual blood flow.

Cell Phones linked to insulin snafu

Exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) - magnetic fields emitted by electrical equipment such as cell phones, computers, microwaves and TVs - can result in excess belly fat, warns Sherrill Sellman, N.D., a certified electromagnetic radiation-safety adviser.

EMFs cause internal stress that triggers a rise in blood levels of unhealthy inflammatory compounds, explains Dr. Sellma.

That rise in internal inflammation can lead to insulin resistance and the fat, fatigue, brain fog and low libido it causes. To limit exposure to EMFs: Leave the kitchen when the microwave is on; turn off cell phones when they are not being used and utilize a hands-free headset; place any cordless phone in the bedroom as far away from the bed as possible; and turn off or unplug electrical equipment that is not in use.

Fighting Food Allergies

As I noted before, it is a rare digestive problem that remains confined to the gut. One consequence of poor diet, stress, medications, infections or toxins damaging the balance of normal gut function is that our ability to tolerate food we normally eat is impaired - in other words, we become sensitive or allergic to certain foods.

All these factors can damage the delicate lining of the small intestine, which, in turn, will harm healthy bowel bacteria, creating injury and inflammation in that one-cell layer of gut lining.

When that happens, we develop a leaky gut. Because many of our digestive enzymes (the chemicals that break down our food) are located right on that delicate epithelial layers that is now damaged, we cannot digest our food particles from normally innocuous foods "leaking" into our circulation.

And, because about 60 percent of our immune system is located in the gut, beneath that one-cell layer, our bodies react by increasing our immune response and generating inflammation. Our immune system, normally used to seeing fully digested foods (like proteins broken down into amino acids, fats broken down into fatty acids and carbohydrates broken down into simple sugars), suddenly "sees" foreign (meaning partially digested) molecules.

So it does what it is designed to do: attack and defend! That is how we create antibodies and develop IgG allergies to common foods. This is what makes us sick and fat, toxic and inflamed, depressed and anxious.

Playing outside with friends.

Outside group play is important, both physically and socially, and it is a great way for kids to incorporate activity without feeling they are "exercising." Relying too exclusively on supervised and structured experiences - from soccer practice to piano lessons to play dates - can wind up limiting your kids' exposure to diverse activities they might really enjoy.

"Parents want their children to maximize their potential," says University of Minnesota social scientist William Doherty, Ph.D., author of Take Back Your Kids: Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times (Sorin Books, 2000), and this can wind up back firing on them. Doherty and other experts say there is nothing inherently wrong with structured sessions, but research shows that spontaneous play - preferably outside - no only encourages vigorous physical activity but also is a central part of healthy neurological growth.

Mckenzie says that children observed playing outdoors for 30 minutes got an estimated 12 minutes of the recommended President's Council - activity level. Plus, it stimulates creativity and imagination, relieve stress and provides kids with opportunities to collaborate and solve problems with their peers. School recess can provide these same benefits, but this childhood staple is in danger. Nearly one in three elementary schools in the United States provides no regularly scheduled recess.

Swimming

Learning to swim is important for both safety and fitness. It is a fabulous way to build cardiovascular endurance, and it is a necessary skill for boating and water sports. Plus, it is a no-impact sport, which means fewer breaks, bonks and bruises. Swimming also increases strength and range of motion.

Most kids will beg to go to a pool or lake in the summer, but their excitement wanes as temperatures drop. And is you don't have a good community pool or swimming hole in your neighborhood, even seasonal swimming can involve prohibitive amounts of drive time.

That is why, look into whether it offers kid-friendly aquatic programs that can help keep things interesting even in the off-season. Make sure your kids complement their summertime swimming with cool-weather sports or snow-based activities that deliver active-fun opportunities year-round.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are caused by pressure from the blood in the veins, which is normally limited by valves every few inches in the vessels. With prolonged pressure from standing uprigth, hormonal changes and weakening of the blood vessels, the valves break down, causing veins to grow larger and new vessels to form.

Actually, there are number of simple things to relived the pressure on your veins and promote recovery. Raise your legs on a desk or chair throughout your workday to take pressure off the veins and help the valve recover. Gravity encourages accumulated fluid to flow back to the heart. When prolonged standing can't be avoided, wear comfortable shoes with good arch support. Also help the blood return from the legs in the deep veins. And keep yourself moving so your blood also moves.

The important of tea to one's health.

This comforting beverage does an admirable job of soothing the throat and relaxing the senses, even as it helps build p your resistance behind the scenes. Green tea, one of the least processed varieties, contains the highest amount of nutrients, nut black teas are also rich in health benefits. In fact, powerful compounds known as polyphenols comprise nearly 30 percent of their dry weight. Why is that so important? Well, thanks to the air we breathe and much of the food we eat, our body is constantly bombarded with free radicals, which steal electrons from healthy cells and in, the process, damage their DNA. The selfless polyphenols offer up their own electrons to these unstable atoms, rendering them harmless and elimination the threat, explains Kerry Neville, RD, a dietitian in Kirkland, Washington.

My research - Natural Remedy for Migraines

Migraines, these debilitating headaches need no introduction. Majority of the sufferers from this disease are women and searching for something safe to make the pain go away is what to the most of those victims.

A calcium deficiency can exacerbate migraine symptoms, say New York City endocrinologist Susan Thys-Jacobs, M.D. (Roberts-Grey, 2008).

Women suffer migraines more often than men because "women are more prone to calcium deficiencies than men," says Thys-Jacobs, a leader in hormonal research (p.56). Most women experience low calcium levels during premenstrual or ovulatory phase of their menstrual cycle. "The hormones that regulate calcium react negatively with high levels of estrogen and progesterone, which causes a deficiency that can trigger migraines," she says (p.56).

Thys-Jacobs recommends 100 mg calcium and 1,000 to 2,000 IU of Vitamin D on a full stomach (p.56).

Reference:

Roberts-Grey, Gina (2008). Go Against the 'Graine - No drugs, no side effects, no headaches. CO:USA. Natural Solutions Magazine.

Vitamin D: The super vitamin.

Vitamin D play a more significant role in preventing certain kinds of cancer than previously suspected (David, M.D., 2008). It reduces the risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, arthritis, autoimmune disorders and obesity (Asp, 2008, p.92).

In order to prevent the diseases mentioned above, many health experts suggest a minimum of 2,000 UI per day (through supplements), though current guidelines call for 200 IU daily for adult women in order to gain vitamin D. Furthermore, sun exposure at least 15 to 20 minutes in the mid-day sun every day before applying sunscreen is also best recommended.

References:
* David, James E., M.D. (2008). John Willey and Son. USA.
* Asp, Karen (2008). The Super Vitamin. USA: Natural Health Magazine.

The better remedy for mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes live in wooded, grassy areas and over lakes and ponds. Rarely, they can transmit disease, such as the West Nile virus, which can cause inflammation of the brain, says David Kimberlin, M.D., a pediatric-infectious-diseases specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

He recommends to dab hydrocotisone cream, alamine lotion or a basing-soda paste onto itchy bites. A cool compress may help too. Furthermore, consulting your doctor if bites become infected or is your child develops a fever or a bad headaches is also a must.

Furthermore, keep your child indoor at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. Apply repellent to her skin, and when it's very buggy out, try to dress in pants and a long-sleeved shirt, Kimberlin added.

Women should take magnesium.

Magnesium is essential for energy production, smooth muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, a healthy immune system, normal blood pressure and strong bones. Not having enough magnesium puts a person at risk for migraines and fibromyalgia and can also lead to PMS, menstrual cramps and osteoporosis, according to Tori Hudsun, N.D., nautropathic doctor and medical director of A Woman's Time clinic in Portland, Ore.

This mineral can be found from food life nuts, seeds, dark-green vegetables, unrefined grains and soy. Recommended daily intake is 310 mg. Furthermore, avoiding caffeine and alcohol is a must because they can deplete magnesium.

Hudson says, "Healthy women rarely need more than daily recommended value of magnesium." On the other hand, female athletes, too, need extra magnesium for energy metabolism and protein synthesis. "If you're active, you can't go far without it. If taking supplements, select one that has B Vitamins or calcium combinations, which go hand in hand with magnesium absorption," Hudson added.

Vaccines don't cause autism.

Because of fears about autism, more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their kids. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 131 reported cases of measles in the U.S. between January and June, 2008 which resulted the highest number in 12 years. The cause? More than half of the children who got sick hadn't been vaccinated due to their public-health crisis. However, study after study had shown that vaccines don't increase a child's autism risk. Therefore, parents should not worry.

Oversize Specs: Protect wrinkle-prone skin.

Oversize shapes are hotter than ever and they help protect the delicate, wrinkle-prone skin around your eyes. For tips on finding your more flattering pair, Jess Zaino, style expert fro HSN and the Style Network says, "Choose frames that are the opposite of your face shape. For example, if you have a round face, you'll look better in square frames and vice versa."

In order to get the best fit, smile and raise your eyebrows when you try on sunglasses. He added, "It's also smart to shop for new shades in an optical or a specialty store, since the folks there will adjust the frames for you on the spot for free is your dream pair is a little loose or crooked.

Thus, glasses with a lot of fancy embellishments tend to look cartoonish. Sleek-wrapped frames or contoured styles that conform to your have are a more sophisticated choice, Zaino advised.

Sunscreen and SPF Lip Protection for your kids.

"Skin cancer on the lips can be more dangerous than skin cancer of other parts of the body since it's more likely to spread," says Jody Alpert Levine, M.D., New York City dermatologist. She recommends applying a balm with SPF 30 or higher every two hours (zinc oxide is most protective). She added, "Avoid glosses which can actually attract the sun's rays and worsen sun damage."

New Clue to Infant Deaths (SIDS).

Babies who die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death or crib death make low amount of message-carrying brain chemical serotonin needed to regulate sleep, breathing, heart rate, US researchers said.

The tissue came from the medulla, a region at the base of the brain that regulates basic functions such as body temperature, breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. Dr. Hannah Kinney of Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston and colleagues found that serotonin levels were 26 percent lower in tissue from babies who died of SIDS than those who died from other causes, and they also found low levels of the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase, which is needed to make serotonin.

"We have known for many years that placing infants to sleep on their backs is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of SIDS," says Dr. Alan Guttmacher, director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which funded the study. That's why, US researchers hope the study will lead to a test that measures a baby's serotonin levels, making it possible to identify children at highest risk for SIDS. Thus, to avoid the high risk of SIDS, parents and caregivers should put infants on their backs to sleep, avoid keeping rooms too warm and keep loose blankets and pillows away from infants.

What are the 7 ways to lose weight without starvation or breaking a sweat?

Over the years, health experts are constantly studying the major remedy to lose weight without starvation or breaking a sweat effortlessly. Indeed, a person could create a calorie deficit by spending hours at the gym. But what about others who don't have much time to be enrolled in the losing weight programs and sessions taught by the expert gym instructors? Does it mean that they have to cut office hours and important businesses just to be able to shape up and lose weight?

In 7 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Without Starvation or Breaking a Sweat by Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, Prevention cites the vital things that everyone should be aware or they are already aware but don't have the idea of lowering their calories and dropping pounds effortlessly.

Part of Vaccariello's helpful information stresses these vital tips:

7 Easy Ways to Lose Weight Without Starving or Breaking a Sweat

Weight loss requires two things: burning calories through exercise and cutting them through smart food choices and portion control. In theory, you could create a calorie deficit by spending hours at the gym, but that's not realistic-or much fun. And who wants to live on lettuce leaves? Instead, try these seven everyday moves to drop pounds effortlessly.

1. Fidget
James Levine, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, has spent a decade studying the role that everyday movement, or NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis), plays in metabolism. His discovery: People who tap their feet, prefer standing to sitting, and generally move around a lot burn up to 350 more calories a day than those who sit still. That adds up to nearly 37 pounds a year!

2. Keep most meals under 400 calories
Study after study recommends spacing out your meals at regular intervals and keeping them all about the same size. Eating meals at regular intervals has been linked to greater calorie burning after eating, better response to insulin, and lower fasting blood cholesterol levels. When you eat regular meals throughout the day, you're less likely to become ravenous and overeat.

3. Take yourself off cruise control
Increase the intensity of your everyday tasks, from vacuuming to walking the dog, recommends Douglas Brooks, an exercise physiologist and personal trainer in Northern California. "Turn on some music, add in some vigorous bursts, and enjoy the movement," he says.

4. Drink 8 glasses of water per day
Water is not just a thirst quencher--it may speed the body's metabolism. Researchers in Germany found that drinking two 8-ounce glasses of cold water increased their subjects' metabolic rate by 30%, and the effect persisted for 90 minutes. One-third of the boost came from the body's efforts to warm the water, but the rest was due to the work the body did to absorb it. "When drinking water, no calories are ingested but calories are used, unlike when drinking sodas, where additional calories are ingested and possibly stored," explains the lead researcher, Michael Boschmann, MD, of University Medicine Berlin. Increasing water consumption to eight glasses per day may help you lose about 8 pounds in a year, he says, so try drinking a glass before meals and snacks and before consuming sweetened drinks or juices.

5. Step it up--and down
Climbing stairs is a great leg strengthener, because you're lifting your body weight against gravity. In addition to taking the stairs at every opportunity, try stepping up and down on the curb while you're waiting for the bus or filling your gas tank, says Brooks.

6. Use grocery bags as dumbbells
Letting someone else load your groceries or carry your suitcase is an opportunity missed for strengthening and calorie burning, says certified coach Beth Rothenberg, who teaches a class for fitness professionals at UCLA. "Carry your groceries, balanced with a bag in each hand, even if you have to make several trips," she says. "And pack two smaller suitcases instead of one big one, so you can carry them yourself."

7. Eat 4 g of fiber at every meal
A high-fiber diet can lower your caloric intake without making you feel deprived. In a Tufts University study, women who ate 13 g of fiber or less per day were five times as likely to be overweight as those who ate more fiber. Experts see a number of mechanisms through which fiber promotes weight loss: It may slow down eating because it requires more chewing, speed the passage of food through the digestive tract, and boost satiety hormones. To get 25 g of fiber a day, make sure you eat six meals or snacks, each of which contains about 4 g of fiber. For to-go snacks, buy fruit; it's handier than vegetables, so it's an easy way to up your fiber intake. One large apple has just as much fiber (5 g) as a cup of raw broccoli.

Whether you are in the office, at home, in school or anywhere in the globe, these essential losing weight tips are just part of our daily routine. It's just oftentimes we just don't have the wide idea that we are actually doing them.

Children must take Vitamin D.

According to American Academy of Pediatrics, children of all ages should get 400 IU of Vitamin D daily. That's double the previous recommendation.

Vitamin D will help kids develop strong bones and prevent rickets and recent research has linked greater intakes with lower rates of diabetes, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer in adults. Breast-fed babies (including those who drink up to a quart of formula a day) should start vitamin D drops in the first few days of life and take them for the first year. It takes four 8-ounce glasses of milk to get the full 400 IU, so even the older kids who love milk will have a hard time getting enough vitamin D from it and from other fortified foods such as orange juice and cereal. They should take a daily multivitamin.

Why you need dietary supplement?

I believe that to be at our best, our cells need two things: To eliminate toxins and to receive pure, vital nutrients. That is why, I take supplement that cleanse and detoxify my body, eliminate free radicals and supply oxygen, hydrogen and other essential nutrients into my every cell. I know I'm fully protected with my dietary supplement. In fact, this is my life and I can't live without it. It works for me. Now, I'm happy and feeling healthy all day, everyday!

Men exposed to chemicals. (painting)

According to British Medical Journal Occupational Environment Medicine, men exposed to chemicals found in paint are two and half times more likely to have poor semen quality. The glycol ethers 0 used as solvents in conventional paints and stains - affect sperm concentration and motility (its ability to get around), as well as the quality of its DNA. Even if you're well past baby-making age, you'll want to choose your paints carefully. Most brands also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and studies have linked exposure to these chemicals with headaches, nausea and damage to the kidneys, liver and central nervous system in both men and women. That is why, it is better to look for paints without glycol ethers and low - or no- VOC paints. Make sure you choose varieties with a VOC level of less than 10 mg per liter.