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Friday, February 19, 2010

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.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

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.

Friday, February 5, 2010

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."

Thursday, February 4, 2010

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.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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.