Married Life

Posted by Joy-O | Healthy Marriage | Monday 16 June 2008 12:20 pm

A marriage is a union of 2 unique individuals. The 2 individuals are joined in a contract of sort. I guess that’s what you would call a textbook definition of marriage, but really marriage is as complicated as trying to mix oil and water.
Some people manage to make their marriages work quite well; but because of the way that a marriage works, it always ends up sour in the middle. But every marriage does not have to be doomed, there was something that could save my marriage after all.
Often times the source of problems in marriages is misunderstanding. Two unique individuals will always have problems; but understanding each other is a key. It always helps if there is someone that will assists the couple in achieving harmony between them. So why wait for the worst, and ask yourself later on why I didn’t save my marriage. You can still ensure yourself of a truly happy married life.

Blocked, sore nose…

Posted by Joy-O | colds | Monday 16 June 2008 11:34 am

The nose gets a workout in cold and flu season. As our body’s air filter, it’s lined with tiny cilia hairs and mucus that trap dust and germs that cause colds, and prevents them from reaching the lungs. When a virus infects the nose, we produce “extra” mucus to try and clear the infection. As the cilia hairs attempt to move away, they often become damaged or break off. The nose then becomes more blocked with swollen nasal membranes and thick mucus, and you feel blocked-up and miserable.
You can make the mucus thinner, less sticky and easier to move and relieve the nasal congestion by using nasal spray to clear the way. Use non-medicated, pH-balanced saline spray to helps clear the and soothe nasal passages. It thins mucus so it flows away more easily, and washes away dust, germs and pollutants. You can also use nasal gel whenever your nose is dried out by colds, allergies, air conditioning and wintry weather. Use gentle blend of vitamin E, olive oil and sesame oil because it gives your nose the moisture it craves and helps protect against further irritation.

What is Iridology?

Posted by Joy-O | Health and Science | Saturday 14 June 2008 2:00 pm

Do you now that our eyes actually reveal patterns in our health? This is how Iridology explains. Iridology is the technique used to analyse the structure, texture, and colour of the iris, the pigmented part of the eye. The various marks and colours that may be found on the iris are thought to reveal physical conditions, including sigris of congestion, inflammation and under- or over-activity in a specific area of the body. For example, an under-active pancreas may indicate a diabetic condition in a patient. Iridology can also uncover emotional and mental problems that may otherwise go undetected.
Iridology was developed in the 19Th century, Hungarian physician, Dr Ignaz von Peczely, devised a chart of the iris and the areas of the body it’s said to reflect.
It works by using the iris chart. At the top is the head and at the bottom is the lower abdomen and pelvic area. The right side of the body is reflected in the right eye, while the left side of the body corresponds with the left eye, Mid-lying organs and tissues, such as the brain, spine and thyroid, appear in the iris of both eyes, as do bilateral organs like the kidneys.
An iridologist looks for any changes to the iris’s ‘ideal structure’ in the form of marks or colouration’s that can be used to identify the body’s susceptibility towards certain illnesses.
I was checked with an Iridologist before and I was amazed that she found out what are my problems like having UTI and my family history of having goiter. She even told me what to watch out with my health to avoid problems like taking care of my lungs.
The eye is the window of the soul – a proverb that may ring true, according to iridologists, who examine the iris of the eye to find clues to a person’s health status.

Get Moving

Posted by Joy-O | health tips | Saturday 14 June 2008 12:00 pm

According to US exercise researcher that if you’re a sedentary, just 10 minutes of moderate activity a day will boost fitness enough to extend your life.
If you’re already exercise, you’ll need to do more – but the optimum amount is still only five 40-minutes fast sessions, or 13km walking a week. That’s enough to burn 8400kJ – two years to your lifespan – says a researcher at Harvard University.
What do you think? Keep your body moving now if you believed. There’s nothing to lose.

6 MYTHS ABOUT COLDS

Posted by Joy-O | colds,health alert,health tips | Friday 13 June 2008 12:52 pm

1. You don’t catch a cold from getting physically cold.
Colds may be more likely in cloder tempreratures.
2. Being stresses or very tired can make you vulnerable to catching cold.
You can catch cold at any time, but being good health, eating well, staying active and getting regular sleeps helps you strengthen your defence.

3. You can catch clod when someone who has cold coughs or sneezes the virus out into the air, and you breather it in.
Colds are mostly spread by hands coming into contact with the virus, then touching the nose, mouth or eyes.
4.Yellow-green nasal discharge or phlegm indicate a bacterial infection and antibiotics are needed.
Coloured mucus can indicate either a viral or a bacterial infection. Antibiotics only work against bacteria.
5. Milk should be eliminated with a cough or cold.
Avoiding milk is only necessary if a milk allergy is suspected.
6. Chicken soup to improve your cold is just an old wives’ tale.
Medical research has now confirmed that chicken soup does help the symptoms of colds and flu.

Bald Solution

Posted by Joy-O | health and beauty,Health and Science | Wednesday 11 June 2008 10:38 am

Hair-raising cells offer bald solution. Cells grown in a laboratory may offer a solution to hair loss, preliminary trials suggest.
The technique involves taking a small amounts of the remaining hair cells, multiplying them, then injecting them into bald areas.
Six months after treatment, 11 out of 19 patients had grown new hair, UK researchers told an Italian conference.
But a UK specialist said more work would be needed so the new hair looked right.
The new method, called “follicular cell implantation” and developed by British firm Intercytex, claims to be able to provide a limitless supply of replacement hair cells.
If trials show it to be safe and effective, it could be available within five years.
Doctors take only the dermal papilla cells, which are found in the follicle and are responsible for hair growth.
They are harvested from areas on the back of the head, bathed in a specially developed chemical and placed back into bald areas of the scalp.
“It will revolutionise hair care, I think,” said Intercytex’s scientific officer Dr Paul Kemp.
“People will use this when they are starting to go bald – they’ll come and see us, we’ll take a few dermal papilla cells, grow them up in the lab, freeze most of them, and inject some.”
“They can keep coming back as the balding process continues.
“I’m convinced it will work – it’s just a question of fine tuning the technique.

Bell’s Palsy

Posted by Joy-O | health alert | Tuesday 10 June 2008 11:24 am

Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face, leading to a droopy appearance around the eye and mouth.

The facial nerve, where it passess through a small opening in the skull, is pinched and swollen – the cause of which is unknown.

Bell’s palsy usually recovers by itself within a few months, however, steroid medication is sometimes given to speed up recovery.

Is it okay to have one’s hair colored when pregnant?

Posted by Joy-O | womens' health | Thursday 5 June 2008 2:42 am

Generally speaking, chemical products and even medications should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy, the crucial period when the baby’s organs are formed. Gynecologist don’t recommend hair coloring during this time.

After the first trimester, however, is usually up to the mother whether to have her hair dyed or not. To date, there are no clear studies to prove that chemicals and dyes used in hair color are harmful to the unborn child. Some studies done on animals showed harmful effects on the offspring, but very high dosages were used, unlike in normal hair coloring where the mother is exposed to only minimal amounts of chemicals.
No one knows for sure, though, the precise risks that low-level exposure can give to the mother and baby. The Organization of Teratology Information Services, which provides information on potential reproductive risks says, “Although the data are limited, colouring our hair during pregnancy is probably safe.” That these chemicals have been used for a long time and no research has proven that they harm the baby are enough proof that there is room for hair coloring during pregnancy.

Eating fruit may protect your brain in old age

Posted by Joy-O | brain boosters,health tips | Tuesday 3 June 2008 11:20 am

Research in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed people who ate large amount of fruit performed the best over 10 years, in verbal fluency, logical reasoning, and visual memory tests. The researchers say it is the antioxidants in fruit that help keep your mind sharp.
A separate study shows ginkgo biloba may also maintain a healthy mind. People who reliably took the herbal supplement had a 68 per cent lower risk of developing mild memory problems than those who took a placebo. However, those taking ginkgo biloba had a higher incidence of strokes and mini strokes.

The fast three de-stressors

Posted by Joy-O | health tips | Tuesday 3 June 2008 10:31 am

Ongoing stress can affect the quality of your sleep, your immune system and the health of your arteries. Next time your muscles start freezing up, try these quick tension-busting techniques.

1. Scrunch your face tightly for 15 seconds, then release. Repeat several times. Contracting and relaxing your muscle helps release tension above your neck.

2. Breath in, lick your lips, then slowly blow out. The cool air helps you to refocus and slow down.

3. Cork it. Try holding a wine cork vertically between your teeth and bite gently to relax your tense jaws.

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