Fight sunburn this summer!

I'M A BEACH LOVER!

Normally, I set-off to beaches every month, 4 times in a row. Well I couldn't resist the sea breeze and the warmth of the white sand on my membrane. haha! I find it comforting lying on white sands even when the sun is up and the heat is almost burning. What I get in the end is a sunburn! haha. excesive tanning!

Well I have experienced a lot of it, and I wanted to share some health informations regarding it.

Home remedy for your sunburn:

1. Use cool and light clothing on burnt areas.

2. Take frequent cool showers.

3. Apply lotions containing aloe vera. For external use only.

4. Dehydrate your skin by drinking lots of water.

Ginseng as treatment for Tpe II Diabetes and sexual dysfunctions in men!

Ginseng as treatment for Type II Diabetes and sexual dysfunctions in men!

It is used as adaptogens, which increases the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. It is also used as Aphrodisiac, which increases sexual desire, it makes sex more attainable and pleasurable, best for individuals with sexual dysfunctions.

Ginseng can be commercially found in energy drinks and teas. It also reduces signs of aging.

A gensing tea a day would make you feel all clean and energetic.

What to do when your bone starts to aged? Fight Osteoporosis!

ALteRnaTivE TrEaTMEnt..

SOURCES OF CALCIUM

FOOD MILLIGRAMS OF CALCIUM
Whole milk, 8 oz. ...................................291
1% milk, protein fortified, 8 oz. ................349
Nonfat dry milk, 1/4 cup dry ....................377
Yogurt, plain, low-fat, 8 oz. .....................414
Yogurt, plain, nonfat, 8 oz. ......................452
Cheese, cheddar, 1 oz. ..........................204
Cheese, cottage, creamed, 4 oz. .............68
Cheese, goat, hard, 1 oz. .......................254
Cheese, goat, semi-soft, 1 oz. ................84
Cheese, feta, 1 oz. ................................140
Cheese, mozzarella, part skim, 1 oz. ......183
Cheese, muenster, 1 oz. ........................203
Collard greens, frozen, cooked, 1 cup ......357
Kale, frozen, cooked, 1 cup ....................179
Broccoli, cooked, chopped, 1 cup ............178
Chard, cooked, chopped, 1 cup ...............102
Mustard greens, cooked, chopped, 1 cup ..50
Spinach, frozen, cooked, 1 cup ................278
Calcium-enriched orange juice, 8 oz. .........225
Salmon, canned, with bones, 3 oz. ...........203
Sardines, with bones, 31/4 oz. .................351
Oysters, 1 cup .......................................111

NATURAL PRESCRIPTION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

• Increase foods containing calcium, including nonfat or ]ow4at dairy products. You can add dry, powdered milk to certain recipes -- puddings, meat loafs, muffins, and baked goods--to boost calcium content.
• Reduce your protein intake (limit to 6 ounces dally) and your salt intake (avoid the salt shaker and use spaffngly in cookJng).
• Eliminate caffeine, sugar, and alcohol from your diet.
• Stop smoking
• Adopt a program of regular exercise.

IN ADDITION TO YOUR DALLY SUPPLEMENTS, TAKE:

• Calcium: 1,200 mg. of calcium citrate at bedtime.
• Magnesium: 400 mg. daily.
• Boron: 2 mg. daily.
• A good multiple vitamin that will provide 400 I.U. of vitamin D.

IN ADDITION: There is a new drug that's being used to treat osteoporosis, though it hasn't been approved by the FDA for that purpose (it has been approved to treat another bone disorder). The drug is called Etidronate, and it's taken in conjunction with calcium. If 3,our problem with osteoporosis is severe, discuss this drug with your doctor.

Managing Menopausal Symptoms . . How to deal with it?

Managing Menopausal Symptoms

There are different kinds of menopause. If you have breast cancer, it is important to understand which kind of menopause you may be experiencing:

• Natural menopause, a normal part of the aging process
• Medical or surgical menopause that is the result of chemotherapy or ovary removal
• "Cold-turkey" menopause that is the result of being taken off menopausal hormone therapy (for example, after a diagnosis of breast cancer).

Especially if you were already post-menopausal and have to go "cold-turkey" off HRT, you can feel miserable. After all, you probably decided to take HRT in the first place in order to ease hot flashes. So if you suddenly stop taking HRT, such as when you're diagnosed with breast cancer, not only do you experience the shock of the diagnosis, but you also get a "fire and sprinkler system" of hot flashes and perspiration installed in your body overnight.

If you are pre-menopausal, you may be thrown into menopause early by chemotherapy. Many kinds of symptoms can occur when estrogen and progesterone levels are on the decline.

At some point in every woman's life, her hormone production drops below the level required to continue her periods. Some women welcome the end to monthly bleeding, bloating, and inconvenience. But others find that menopause affects:

• their sex life,
• triggers mood swings,
• causes debilitating hot flashes,
• or even takes them down the road to bone and heart problems.

If menopause happens suddenly (caused by breast cancer treatment), leading to uncomfortable side effects and even dashed hopes of having a baby, it can feel like a disease even worse than breast cancer. It's these menopausal changes that may interfere most with day-to-day quality of life.

There are different kinds of menopause. If you have breast cancer, it is important to understand which kind of menopause you may be experiencing:

• natural menopause, a normal part of the aging process
• medical or surgical menopause that is the result of chemotherapy or ovary removal
• "cold turkey" menopause that is the result of being taken off menopausal hormone therapy after you were diagnosed with breast cancer.

But the good news is that there are ways to manage symptoms and live more comfortably with menopause.

You can do many things to help ease your way through menopause. Lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, smoking cessation, attitude) may be just as important and effective as medications in helping you feel better and live longer.

MUSIC THERAPY

Important Music Therapists and writers on Music Therapy

• Juliette Alvin
• Kenneth Bruscia
• Leslie Bunt
• Rajasree Mukherjee - see Rajasree
• Paul Nordoff - see Nordoff-Robbins
• Mercedes Pavlicevic
• Mary Priestley
• Clive Robbins - see Nordoff-Robbins
• Celine Dewy
• E. Thayer Gaston
• Michael H. Thaut
• Concetta M. Tomaino - see Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
• Lisa Summer
• Helen Bonny
• Olav Skille
• Tony Wigram
• Jeff Engel
• Brinjulf Stige
• Amelia Oldfield

Having problems with tooth decay??..

How Can I Prevent Tooth Decay?

An overview of tooth decay and how fluoride can help you prevent cavities.

What is tooth decay?
Tooth enamel is hard yet porous. Plaque on the surface of your teeth can produce acids that seep into the pores (rods) of the enamel and break down its internal structure. This process, call demineralization, can create weak spot on the surface of the tooth that may become a cavity if left untreated.






Decay often begins on biting surfaces, between the teeth, on exposed roots, and around existing fillings.


Untreated, decay spreads into the tooth and can destroy the tooth structure.











Decay enters and infects the pulp.




The Role of Fluoride

Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by slowing the breakdown of enamel and speeding up the remineralization process. The new enamel crystals that form are harder, larger, and more resistant to acid.


Treating and preventing tooth decay
Common sources of fluoride are fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste, and mouth rinse. Inform your dentist if your drinking water is not fluoridated. He or she may recommend that you use high-concentration fluoride gels, mouth rinses, drops, or tablets.

To help strengthen weak spots and exposed roots and prevent the early stages of tooth decay, brush regularly with a fluoridated toothpaste like Crest Cavity Protection. In one study, patients using Crest Cavity Protection developed 41% fewer cavities than patients using a toothpaste without fluoride.

Daily brushing with Crest Cavity Protection, as well as regular flossing and professional cleanings, will help prevent cavities and preserve your oral health.

Use of Condoms..

Safest way to get rid of sexually transmitted infections.......

Cosmetics for beauty enhancement...

DO YOU HAVE ALL THESE STUFFS TO BE BEAUTIFUL??
Lips: Lip gloss · Lip plumper · Lipstick
Face: Concealer · Foundation · Face powder · Rouge
Eyes: Eye liner · Eye shadow · Kohl · Mascara
Nails: Nail polish
Other: Moisturizer · Anti-aging cream · Body powder · Cold cream · Cotton pad
Cultural: Bindi · Sindoor · Thanaka
Ingredients: International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients · List of ingredients
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Protect yourself! KRAV MAGA Self-defense training lessons..

Intense Self-Defense Training Creates Surprising Fitness Results
Krav Maga, the Israeli martial arts practice, is taught with exacting intensity by New York Head Instructor Rhon Mizrachi. Training in Krav Maga can cause one to reconsider the meaning and importance of fitness.

Do you have what it takes to be a STD candidate?

The following section discusses the eight most common STDs in North America, grouped by symptoms. Information on other sexually related diseases can be found in "Curing Vaginal Infections" and "The Persistent Threat of AIDS." The first group discussed here, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), syphilis, and chancroid, is characterized primarily by lumps, bumps, and sores. The second group, chlamydia and gonorrhea, is characterized mainly by vaginal discharge. The last section covers pubic lice and scabies, the hallmark of which is itching. Each disease has more than one symptom, but this arrangement will get you started. You can also check for additional details in the box on "Matching Your Symptoms to an STD."

Matching Your Symptoms to an STD

It is important for your doctor to know as much as possible about your condition, since, if you have an STD, you will want it to be properly diagnosed. Check the following chart and read the matching sections on the infection you think you might have. Then give your doctor as many specifics as you can.

If you've noticed:
Fever -----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Flu-like symptoms -----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Syphilis

Hair loss -----> Syphilis

Itching or tingling in the genital area -----> Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Herpes

Simplex Virus (HSV) -----> Pubic lice, Scabies

Itching on the body -----> Pubic lice, Scabies

Lower abdominal or rectal pain -----> Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Painful urination -----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Rash -----> Syphilis Gonorrhea Scabies

Sore vulva ----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Gonorrhea

Sores or blisters -----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Syphilis Chancroid

Swollen glands -----> Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Syphilis Chancroid

Unusual vaginal bleeding -----> Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Vaginal discharge -----> Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Warts or other growths -----> Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Last Updated: January 1, 2003
2007 Thomson Healthcare. All Rights Reserved.

Do you have an obese child? Do something now!

Childhood obesity is a growing concern for parents as well as healthcare professionals. The prevalence of obesity among children in the United States increased by 100 percent between 1980 and the mid-1990s. Being overweight brings serious health concerns for children including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and orthopedic problems, such as increased stress on joints. Self-esteem also often decreases when children are overweight.

Why are more children overweight?

Genetic factors play a role in a child's risk of being overweight, but obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years, while genes have not changed. That means that the recent widespread obesity problem is primarily caused by environmental factors.

In other words, says David Ludwig, MD, PhD, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children's Hospital Boston, genes are not the problem for the vast majority of people. Instead, two-thirds of obesity would vanish, he says, if society could revert back to the way it did certain things 40 years ago. Environmental factors that have changed since then include:

*What we're eating
*How active we are
*Our family structure

"Parents can think back to their childhood to what they ate and what they did for activities," Dr. Ludwig says. "In many cases, it is vastly different than what many families eat and do today."

What We're Eating

Fast food

In the 1950s, people ate fast food maybe once a month on special occasions or as a treat. Now, most children in the United States have fast food at least once a week and it's served in enormous portion sizes. Fast food has a tremendous number of calories per bite, and no fiber, so it can be chewed easily and consumed quickly before the body has time to register that the calories are coming in. By the time the body registers that it is full, too many calories have already been consumed.

"Fast is not best when it comes to eating," says Dr. Ludwig. "The focus should instead be on quality."

Typical fast food meals are high in refined starch and added sugar. They also have a high glycemic index, which refers to the rise in blood glucose that occurs after a person eats foods containing carbohydrates. High glycemic diets have been associated with an increase in insulin levels and may contribute to excessive weight gain. Some studies have shown that high glycemic load meals increase hunger and make a person want to eat more throughout the day.

To help prevent becoming overweight, children should eat less fast food, says Dr. Ludwig. Overall, they should eat less refined grains and concentrated sugars, and more low glycemic index foods–fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, unprocessed grains, adequate protein and healthful oils such as olive oil, avocados, nuts, and omega 3 fats–which leave a person feeling filled longer.

Even schools may be contributing to the problem of obesity by including fast food in their lunch menus and having soft drink machines on campus for students.

Soft Drinks


Soft drinks are another likely reason for increased childhood obesity. In the 1950s, children had three cups of milk for every one cup of soda. Now that has reversed, says Dr. Ludwig. Most children in the United States have three cups of soda for every one cup of milk.

Similar to eating calorie-laden fast food, when a person drinks soda–which is 100 percent sugar–it may escape the body's regulating methods.

One study found that every additional serving of soda per day increased a child's odds of becoming obese by 1.6 times.

"We've cut back on fats, but we've replaced them with refined starches and sugars. So this makes our blood sugar go way up and then crash, and then we want to eat again," Dr. Ludwig says. "We're always craving sweets because we're lacking real nutritious foods."

How Active We Are


Instead of playing outside, children are watching a massive amount of television, which is clearly linked to obesity, Dr Ludwig says. And while children are watching television, they are:

*Not exercising
*Eating junk food
*Being inundated with advertisements for some of the unhealthiest foods.

"Parents' efforts to teach their children to eat healthy are being undermined by the television," Dr. Ludwig says. "Television typically advertises some of the worst kinds of foods for you

Children and teenagers who watch several hours of television a day have less opportunity to develop the athletic skills and love of physical activity, which can make exercise and staying physically fit enjoyable as they grow into adulthood. Unfortunately, many schools are cutting back on physical activity and physical education programs. This gives children even less opportunity to get exercise, become more confident in their athletic abilities, and develop an interest in sports or in being active.

The Family Structure

The third contributing factor to the obesity epidemic in the United States, according to Dr. Ludwig, is that there's too much stress on families these days. "Everybody is working too hard and too long to support an increasingly materialistic lifestyle and parents aren't spending time with their kids, teaching them good nutrition or being active with them."

Forty years ago, families cooked dinner and sat and ate it together on a regular basis. Too often now, dinner is grabbed from a fast food restaurant and eaten on the go.

It's important to set a good example for your children by being active yourself and planning family activities such as biking, hiking, running, walking, swimming or skating.

"There's no alternative to a parent cooking a dinner and eating it together with his or her children, and taking them outside to play," Dr. Ludwig says. "The answer to the obesity problem is very simple. We need to return to more traditional ways of eating, exercising and being with our families."

Source: David Ludwig, MD, PhD, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children's Hospital Boston.
Last Updated: 07/30/04
2007 Children's Hospital Boston . All rights reserved.

Warm up moves before getting started with your daily routine exercises..

I. Calf Correct Foot Position

Foot alignment should be shoulder width apart, you can confirm this by standing either side of a straight line on the floor.
When you take your rear foot back, it should not cross or move away from the midline, your foot should be pointing forward with your heel either flat on the floor, or raised if aiming to develop the stretch.
Your front leg should bend so that when you look down over your knee, you can see the tip of your toes. Lean forward aiming to keep a straight line with your heel, hip and head.


II. Soleus
1. Stand with both feet flat on the floor, pointing forward, half a stride apart.

2. Keeping your back straight, with your hands on your hips, exhale and lower yourself down, resting your bodyweight on the rear foot.


III. Normal Stretch
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, one foot extended half a step forward.
2. Keeping the front leg straight, bend your rear leg, resting both hands on the bent thigh.
3. Slowly exhale, aiming to tilt both buttocks upward, keeping the front leg straight, and both feet flat on the floor, pointing forward.
4. Inhale slowly, and relax from the stretch. Repeat the stretch again, this time beginning with the toes of the front foot raised toward the ceiling, but keeping the heel on the floor.


IV. Quadriceps Standing
1. Stand holding onto a secure object, or have one hand raised out to the side for balance.
2. Raise one heel up toward your buttocks, and grasp hold of your foot, with one hand.
3. Inhale, slowly pulling your heel to your buttock while gradually pushing your pelvis forward.
4. Aim to keep both knees together, having a slight bend in the supporting leg.

How to Do Sit Ups....

Doing sit-ups is a quick way to get stronger abdominal muscles. However, they must be done properly to avoid any possibility of injury to your spine and the neck and head muscles. In addition, sit-ups are about using the abdominal region (the abs). Therefore, close attention must be paid to ensuring that you are not compensating by using other parts of your body to perform as sit-up, as this will diminish the effectiveness of the sit-up and may cause injury to your body. It is not as harsh as it sounds - always, always focus on the abs and you are most of the way there.

1. Lie down on the floor. Have your knees bent and the balls of your feet and heels placed flat on the ground.

2. Place your hands behind the lobes of your ears, or even hold your ears. Avoid grabbing the back of your head or neck, as this may cause injury down the road if you pull too hard or in the wrong direction. You can also cross your arms across your chest and touch your shoulders.

3. Tighten your abdominal muscles by drawing in your belly button to your spine.

4. Keeping your heels on the ground and your toes flat to the ground, slowly lift your head first, followed by your shoulder blades. Focus your eyes on your bent knees, all the while contracting the abdominal muscles. Pull up from the floor about half way.

5. Hold the position for a second. Slowly bring the torso back to the floor but try to keep it slightly elevated off the ground. This means not to place your back flat to the ground but to keep a slight, yet relaxed, arch.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the remainder of the exercise. Only do two to three if you are a beginner and slowly build up the amount over time, as your strength increases.

Helping the elderly...

The older ones... let's help them be healthy. Let the old ones be creative in any way they want to. Let them socialize with other people to keep their self-esteem and outlook positive.

Baby Swimming is healthy for the kids.. What do you think are its benefits??

The benefits of "baby-friendly", infant/toddler swimming are unique, uplifting and contribute to the positive development of the whole child. Through the soothing medium of water, we are able to tap into the child's potential, both within and without.

Researchers have documented that the stimulating effect of child-paced infant/toddler swimming lessons has the potential to increase intelligence, concentration, alertness, and perceptual abilities. Improvement in social, emotional and physical development has also been published. Of course, the manifestation of such inspired cognitive, personal and motor development takes time, patience and repetition. I have personally observed this phenomena and have confirmed this with other veteran instructors, especially in children who started lessons prior to12 months old, but it’s never too late to receive these unique and subtle benefits of infant-toddler swimming. These babies eventually become extremely peaceful and relaxed in the water.

Making exercise a habit..

* Stick to a regular time every day.
* Sign a contract committing yourself to exercise.
* Put "exercise appointments" on your calendar.
* Keep a daily log or diary of your activities.
* Check your progress. Can you walk a certain distance faster now than when you began? Or is your heart rate slower now?
* Ask your doctor to write a prescription for your exercise program, such as what type of exercise to do, how often to exercise and for how long.
* Think about joining a health club. The cost gives some people an incentive to exercise regularly.

Exercise for the new year! keep your body fit!

Rewards and Benefits

Experts recommend that teens get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. Here are some of the reasons:

* Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal — like beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.
* Exercising can help you look better. People who exercise burn more calories and look more toned than those who don't. In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight.
* Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person's risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.
* Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise, like jumping, running or brisk walking, can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong.

2008 Years and the Five Elements "YEAR OF THE RAT" - Zodiac Fountain in Almaty

Years and the Five Elements
The Rat portrayed in the Zodiac Fountain in Almaty
The Rat portrayed in the Zodiac Fountain in Almaty

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Rat," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

* 31 January 1900 - 18 February 1901: Metal Rat
* 18 February 1912 - 5 February 1913: Water Rat
* 5 February 1924 - 24 January 1925: Wood Rat
* 24 January 1936 - 10 February 1937: Fire Rat
* 10 February 1948 - 28 January 1949: Earth Rat
* 28 January 1960 - 14 February 1961: Metal Rat
* 15 February 1972 - 2 February 1973: Water Rat
* 2 February 1984 - 19 February 1985: Wood Rat
* 19 February 1996 - 6 February 1997: Fire Rat
* 7 February 2008 - 2009: Earth Rat
* 2020 - 2021: Metal Rat

2008 - YEAR OF THE RAT "The Lucky Year!"

Though the Western rat is reviled as little more than a bottom-dwelling disease carrier, this animal is viewed much differently in the East. The Eastern rat is revered for its quick wits and its ability to accrue and hold on to items of value; rats are considered a symbol of good luck and wealth in both China and Japan. Clever and quick-witted, the Rat of the Chinese Zodiac is utterly disarming to boot. Possessed of excellent taste, this Sign flaunts its style at every turn. Its natural charm and sharp, funny demeanor make it an appealing friend for almost anyone. The Rat likes to know who is on its side and will treat its most loyal friends with an extra measure of protection and generosity.

Behind that sweet smile, though, Rats are keen and unapologetic promoters of their own agendas. This Sign is motivated by its own interests, which often include money; greed can become a problem if the Rat isn't careful to keep its priorities straight. This Sign's natural powers of charm and persuasion can definitely come in handy! Although they are often hoarders, Rats can be very generous to those in their pack, namely friends and family members who have proven their loyalty. Others might perceive them as quick-tempered and sharp-tongued, but never boorish. Verbal jousting is a great pleasure for the Rat, a Sign that everyone around will quickly learn either to love or to hate.

Rats enjoy being on the outside looking in, as the outside affords a view into the inner workings of a system or situation. The Rat's keen mind always seeks out new knowledge, to be stored away for future use. This ever-curious Sign also welcomes challenges as a way to stay sharp. If boredom sets in the Rat is no fun at all, but that isn't likely; this Sign knows how to keep itself entertained.

A valuable lesson for Rats is to learn to consider others above themselves, at least sometimes. If they can develop their sense of self and realize it leaves room for others in their life as well, Rats could find true happiness.

The most compatible match for a Rat is the Dragon or the Monkey!!!.

Dietary Source of Lycopene

Dietary sources

Fruits and vegetables that are high in lycopene include tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, pink guava, papaya, red bell pepper, gac, and rosehip.

Unlike other fruits and vegetables, where nutritional content such as vitamin C is diminished upon cooking, processing of tomatoes increases the concentration of bioavailable lycopene. Lycopene in tomato paste is four times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. This is because lycopene is so insoluble in water and is so tightly bound to vegetable fiber. Thus processed tomato products such as pasteurized tomato juice, soup, sauce, and ketchup contain the highest concentrations of bioavailable lycopene. Cooking and crushing tomatoes (as in the canning process) and serving in oil-rich dishes (such as spaghetti sauce or pizza) greatly increases assimilation from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. Lycopene is fat-soluble, so the oil is said to help absorption.