Gina is a general practitioner. Nevertheless deep down inside she has always loved to write. Gina’s true ambition has taken a back seat for fear of making the wrong move, for fear of public perception and also the fear of making drastic changes in her life.All of us, in one way or another, have fears.
The first 12 weeks of pregnancy, technically called the first trimester, are crucial. It sets the stage for what is to come for the rest of the pregnancy. It is also the period when the developing embryo is highly susceptible to its environment. This is because at this stage, the placenta has not been formed
Most of us know many ways with which to cook our meats and vegetables. What we don’t know, we consult cook books which tell us how to steam, bake, boil, fry, saute, microwave and so on. However, what the cook book don’t usually say is that these different cooking methods can enhance, retain or subtract
Misconceptions about diabetes can worsen the condition. Get your facts straight about diabetes in order to manage it better. Myth: Diabetes is contagious. Fact: Diabetes is an endocrine disease and is basically caused by a problem with the amounts of insulin produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. Diabetes tends to be an inherited
Stress is a great energy depleter. It runs down our physical and emotional energy reserves, making us more vulnerable to viral and bacterial ailments, other illnesses and anxiety, irritability and depression. Stress prevention and relief which includes dietary and lifestyle measures is therefore vital to our overall wellbeing. But there are also a number of
With today’s advances in cosmetic lasers and light technology, many women and men who are seeking a youthful appearance no longer need to go under the knife. Intense Pulse Light is one of the non-invasive procedures that helps you to maintain a younger and fresh looking face. Many people who choose to undergo Intense Pulse
Many women have ovarian cysts at some time in their lives. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac, and can be located anywhere in the body. Most ovarian cysts produce little or no discomfort and are harmless and the majority will disappear within a few months. Types of ovarian cysts On the ovary, different types of
Besides the liver, the kidney plays an important part in removing waste products from the body. It acts like a sewer system for the body but with a difference, the kidney has the ability to excrete what the body does not need and re-absorb what it needs. It does this through millions of functional units
Foods To Eat Apricots, berries, broccoli, carrots, citrus fruits, garlic, kale, kiwi fruit, mango, melon, pineapple, red bell pepper, seeds and their oils, sweet potato, watercress and watermelon. Juice #1 1/2 pineapple 1 handful blackcurrants 1 handful blackberries This rich yet fresh tropic-temperate blend of fruits will go down perfectly Energy Detox Immunity Digestion Skin
Father’s Day is celebrated in the third week of June. On this day, not only should you wish you dad, but also anyone who is a father. So let’s get on with the celebration. Hand made cards by the little ones and his favorite home coked meal are not all you can do for him.
From the very beginning of human civilization, herbs have been an integral part of many societies throughout the world, valued for their culinary and medicinal properties. In fact, herbs have been used for centuries as “special foods” to eliminate excesses and minimize deficiencies among humankind. The term “herb” refers to a plant used for medicinal
You might have noticed that dieting has become an ongoing, every day, lifestyle activity that gets shoved in with work, home, and peer obligations. Without even noticing it has become one of the core elements of the majority of our daily lives. Continual dieting has become a norm in society rather than a temporary thing
Almost everyone is exposed to the secondary smoke. Each year thousands of nonsmoking adults die of lung cancer as a result of breathing second hand smoke from others’ cigarettes. These people die because they were repeatedly poisoned by the smoke without their consent. In other words they are MURDERED except that the acts by the
Zingiber officinalis a.k.a ginger, was one of the earliest spices to travel the caravan “spice routes” from Asia to Europe where both the Greeks and Romans made extensive use of it. Native to the steamy, tropical jungles of Southeast Asia, ginger is a reedy plant growing up to a meter in height, with white or
Scrambled, poached, boiled, half-boiled, bull’s eye, sunny side up. These are some of the common ways the humble but very versatile egg can be prepared. Eggs are an affordable and excellent source of nutrients. Eggs contain the highest quality source of protein and almost every essential vitamin and mineral. Besides being “nutrient dense” eggs are
Research has shown that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can have health benefits. For men over 40 and women after menopause, having one or two small drinks a day can help prevent coronary heart disease. However many people drink enough to put their health at risk. How Much Is Too Much The British government guidelines
Prenatal yoga is a wonderful form of exercise to incorporate during pregnancy but even more so before and after birth. During pregnancy, the breathing and body awareness help you stay connected to your changing body. The gentle stretches and poses develop strength and readiness for giving birth as well as improving your current physical health.
Fibroids or uterine fibroids as they are also known, are growths in the uterus. They are benign, which means they are not cancerous, and are made of muscle and other tissue. Fibroids can be as small as a pea and can grow as large as a melon. They usually shrink or stop growing after menopause.
http://importanthealth.info republished content from my Healthy Lifestyle Blogzine without permission. This is so unhealthy!
The teachings of Tai Chi revolve around the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which places emphasis on a perfect balance between the ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ of a person. Tai Chi, has receive recognition from TCM to promote physical as well as mental benefits for over hundreds of years. The principles behind the practice of
Foods To Eat Apricots, broccoli, carrots, citrus fruit, garlic, ginger, kale, kiwi fruit, mango, melon, nectarines, red bell pepper, strawberries, watercress and watermelons . Juice #1 3 oranges 1 guava 1 handful strawberries A combination of three of the most richest sources of vitamin C which is not only delicious, but indeed a very strong
Devil’s Claw, what a peculiar name for a plant that soothes. Devil’s Claw is a plant native to Southern Africa. Its name comes from the small hooks of the plant’s fruits. The Benefits And Uses Devil’s Claw has been used for thousands of years in Africa for fever, rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions and even conditions
I received an email from Mrs. Clayton a few days ago. I think she’s the one that submitted one of the proposal at DonorsChoose. Mine was funded under the A Picture Is Worth A Billion Words project. “Dear Borzack, I am so excited that you have funded our photography project! Now I can spend the
We all face setbacks and disappointments from time to time. The key to getting through a crisis or finding a solution to a problem lies in coping positively, and using resources that are available to you. There are a number of common strategies that people use to cope with stress in their lives, but when
1. Time your shower. Keep it under 5 minutes. 2. Make it a habit not to leave the tap water running while you brush your teeth, wash your hands or even shaving. 3. Don’t run the hose while washing your car. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. 4.
First of all I’d like to thanks all who participated in this project. Here’s what the patient received during the treatment period. Visitor 713 – Visits 510 – Absolute Unique Visitors 1327 – Pageviews Traffic Sources google – 207 stumbleupon.com – 203 (direct) – 94 digg.com – 23 Alexa Rank: from 1,304,019 to 929,593 Technorati
Foods To Eat All fruit and vegetable juice and fibre, fennel, garlic, soy, beets and celery. Juice #1 5 large kale leaves 3 carrots 1 orange This combination is muddy to look at but extremely magnificent to taste. Energy Detox Immunity Digestion Skin Juice #2 3 oranges 2 sticks celery 1/4 fennel bulb The saltiness
Toxic substances are everywhere. They are found in the air we breathe, the food that we eat and the water that we drink. Microbes in our intestines are known to produce toxins. The health of an individual is largely determined by the ability of the body to detoxify. Our body has a host of methods
I was contacted by Jeremiah via the contact form on the blogzine. He introduced to me his project dedicated to fighting climate change and poverty, called Tree Nation. Via the website we can plant trees for ourselves or offer them to someone else. The trees will then be planted in a virtual map on the