Posts from — October 2009

Effective healthy mouth tips that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!

A beautiful smile is a great asset. That’s why it’s crucial to take care of your pearly whites now – or you may not have them later! Use these strategies to keep your mouth clean, fresh and in the pink.
1. Say Ahhhh.
Check your mouth every few months. Dr Fidelia Tay, Senior Consultant, Periodontics, Dental Clinic, Alexandra Hospital, explains, “Some changes in the mouth indicate oral diseases and, in rare cases, cancer. So watch out for a persistent sore; red or white patches; a lump in the mouth or jawbone; difficulties moving your tongue or swallowing; and numberss in the mouth or lips.”
And all you need are “a good torch (which you’ll need someone to hold for you, a wal mirror and a dental mirror available at pharmacies”, says Dr Andrew Aw, Clinical Director (Dental Services), Consultant Orthodontist, Raffles Hospital. Start with the outer and inner lips, then the top, sides and bottom of the tongue. Pull out your cheeks and examine both sides. If there’s something that doesn’t go away after 10 days, see your dentist.

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Go for a simple 60 – minute bike ride and you turn the pedals more than 5,000 revolutions. Say you ride three times a week for, what, maybe 40 years from your late 20s to 60s. You’re going to take 31 million pedal strokes in your life, easy. n Do that much of anything and it does not merely transform you; it becomes you. n To illustrate how cycling defines us, we churned out these facts:

Eyes.
Spending hours in the sun makes us up to three times more susceptible than average to cataracts, macular degeneration and tissue growth that can block vision. The simple fix: Wear 100% – UV – blocking glasses.

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The number one fear that people have when investing in a home treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment) is that they won’t use it.
You know the story. It gets delivered, you set it up and enjoy it for a few days…and then it sits…and waits.

A few months down the road, you notice how dusty it has become and how much space it’s taking up. And you remember how much weight you were determined to lose by using it faithfully every day. But now, unfortunately, it doubles as a clothes rack.

Never fear. This article will help you make sure that DOESN’T happen.
A treadmill provides the best overall cardiovascular workout & it’s still the number one exercise machine for those who want to lose weight. So it’s an investment in your health that will pay large dividends…if you are prepared to get the maximum benefit from it!

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While children are said to laugh about 400 times a day,adults laugh just 15 times, losing out on laughter’s goodness. If we can learn to make laughter a habit, we’ll definitely be happier-and healthier.
Giggle, chuckle and chortle a little more each day and you’ll be happier – and healthier

Boost Immunity
According to a Loma Linda University study, laughing boosts the immune system. It found that, after exposure to humour, the body experiences an increase in the number and activity level of “natural killer cells” that attack viral-infected cells and some cancer cells. There’s also a rise in the number of activated T-cells which help fight infection; as well as antibodies which fight upper respiratory tract infections. The study also showed that the increase in antibodies wasn’t only present while subjects watched a funny video, but continued the next day.

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Nearly everyone today has been educated on the benefits of getting regular exercise. Yet still there are an average of sixty percent of American adults not getting enough exercise, while twenty-five percent of the population isn’t active at all.

Whether this comes in the form of housecleaning for an hour or strength training at the gym–exercise keeps your muscles strong, your heart strong, and your body in shape. You may find that having home gym equipment to exercise on is a great way of staying active so that you can stay healthy.

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There was a time when Breast Cancer was termed to be as a dreaded disease. But things have changed now. If detected earlier, this could be easily treated. Removal of your breast during the treatment of breast cancer can be one of the painful things you would have to go through. It may not be the same case for all patients. With the increasing knowledge about the cures and treatment breast cancer can be treated very easily.

Breast cancer occurs when cell in our breasts known as tumor grow out of control causing damage to the nearby tissues and spreads throughout. These tumors which are cancerous are known as malignant tumors and cause lot of damage to your body. As it takes lot of time for a tumor to grow, it may not be easy to detect the tumor during self exam. But these can be detected with mammograms.

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The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped sex gland in men that produces the seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. The growth of the cells in the prostate gland is stimulated by the male sex hormone called testosterone. Though its causes are unknown, prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for men.

This cancer threatens not just their lives, but also their sexuality. Possible consequences of treatment (even if the treatment has been successful in saving a person’s life) include erectile dysfunction and bladder control problems. Prostate cancer progresses very slowly and the early stages show little or no symptoms. If detected early, effective treatment with minimum side effects is possible. Once the cancer spreads (metastizes) treatment becomes more difficult.

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The first of all to think of once beginning acne treatment is that there’s no overnight cure. The continuance of treatment can last between a few months to a few years. Some other thing to understand is that what may work for one person could not work for another. For each one individual is unique and the effectiveness of treatment varies from individual to individual.

Also it is always a good idea to follow the dermatologist’s advice, there is no point in trying remedies at home and ending up treating complications due to the home remedies. Let nature run its own course, most acne cases usually settle down over a period of time and treatment can only accelerate the process but there is no substitute for Mother Nature when it comes to healing.

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Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the primary sources of antioxidants. Experts recommend a minimum of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, but say getting 7-10 servings is best.

It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health.

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When we think of exercise we often think of an expensive gym filled with others. For some people they aren’t comfortable venturing to a gym and working out in front of other people. For them purchasing a piece of exercise equipment for their home is a better choice.

Although there are numerous different choices in home exercise equipment, one particular piece of equipment stands out. The treadmill is an affordable choice and with its ease of use it’s perfect for almost every member of the family.

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