Exercising – How You Can Make It A Daily Habit?

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Exercise…  Nothing freaks people out than that word when it comes to incorporating it into our daily lives. But before that, I want to ask you a question: Do you know why majority of teenagers are not fat even when they eat so much and do not exercise than we the adults do?

 

It’s because, in youth, our metabolism is at it’s peak, and fat burning rate, that is conversion of food to energy is more rapid. However, as we grow older, our metabolism slows down. To maintain that same rate of fat burning efficiency we had in our teenage years, we need a physical activity. When there is an absence of a physical activity, most of the foods we eat are stored as fat and few are converted to energy. The case is worse; when we live a very sedentary lifestyle such as when we do office work that require us to sit in one place for several hours daily. And because of this very problem, we naturally become comfortable not doing any exercise. Consequently, overtime, we add weight, until we suddenly become conscious that we are fat.

Eye Health- Benefits Of Lutein And Zeaxanthin

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Good nutrition is important to keep your eyes healthy and functioning their best throughout your lifetime. Two very important eye nutrients that can reduce your risk for macular degeneration and cataracts have names you may not be familiar with: lutein (LOO-teen) and zeaxanthin (zee-ah-ZAN-thin).

Lutein and zeaxanthin are compounds called xanthophylls (ZAN-thuh-fills), which are yellow pigments that occur naturally in many plants and vegetables. Xanthophylls belong to a class of organic compounds called carotenoids, which also includes orange and red plant pigments. Though lutein is considered a yellow pigment, in high concentrations it appears orange-red. In nature, lutein and zeaxanthin appear to absorb excess light energy to prevent damage to plants from too much sunlight, especially from high-energy light rays called blue light.

Who Says S*X Got No Health Benefit….

 

Quality sex has lots of health benefit, it makes one feel younger and helps live longer. According to research, Sex helps relieves stress, promote mental health and improves memory, reduces pain, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease among others.

When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. That's a surprise to many people, says Joy Davidson, PhD, a New York psychologist and sex therapist. "Of course, sex is everywhere in the media," she says. "But the idea that we are vital sexual creatures is still looked at in some cases with disgust or in other cases a bit of embarrassment. Sex does the body good in a number of ways, the benefits aren't unreliable; each of these 10 health benefits of sex is backed by scientific scrutiny.

Have You Heard? Smelling Farts Might Prevent Cancer, Stroke, Heart Attack and Arthritis

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Ridicoulous isn’t it? If this works, means this is a good one because all kind of cancers and this chronic diseases are in trouble, as patient won't need so much money to get treated anymore. #Operationfartandsaveasoul.

Scientists of the University of Exeter insist that smelling farts could actually prevent cancer, among other diseases. LOL

“Although hydrogen sulfide gas”, produced when bacteria breaks down food, “is well known as a pungent, foul-smelling gas in rotten eggs and flatulence, it is naturally produced in the body and could in fact be a healthcare hero with significant implications for future therapies for a variety of diseases,” Dr. Mark Wood said in a university release.

When Is The Best Time To Drink Water?

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Drinking water at the right time. The question is; when is the best time to drink water? To maximize the effectiveness of drinking water on the body, one must ensure taking water at this exact timing. Continue....

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Lagos Sate Government Advise- How To Deal With Ebola Virus

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A message coming from Lagos State Commissioner for Health Dr Jide Idris on the issue of Ebola virus and ways to prevent the virus from getting into the state and affecting the people. 

He advised the public to observe personal and environmental hygiene as part of precautionary measures to prevent the outbreak of Ebola disease in the state, the commissioner said that Ebola was caused by a virus whose natural reservoir was not completely known, saying that fruits and bats had been considered to be the natural host of the virus. 

Controversy About Milk

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Many claim milk is the most easily digested food. In fact, milk is necessary for a baby to grow up healthy and strong. But did you know that there is a controversy about milk and dairy products for adults? The dietary guide-lines, fat content, calcium benefits, as well as the problem of lactose intolerance and respiratory disease issue are all up for debate these days. Some say a gland that handles milk in the human body stops functioning when people reach a certain age, and adults should not drink it. Others say milk benefits are a matter of race and age. 

Recipe For Cashew Nut Sauce And Boiled Rice

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Nigerians are doing great with different delicacies. I saw this and couldn’t help but share as usual, the taste superb! For all of you trying your hands on new food, this is one great nutritious meal to explore. Now you can eat your rice, spaghetti, macaroni with this sauce, not just with stew.

For more enquiries on order, delivery etc please call Chef Funmi on 08060000536 (that’s the lady behind this) Enjoy!

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How To Fight Acne Naturally

Acne is a common order of oil glands in the skin that is characterized by recurring formation of black heads, white heads and pimples. It sometimes occurs on the face, neck, chest, back, arm or shoulder. Believe it or not, what you put in your cart while shopping and later in your mouth can affect how long and healthy your life and your skin will be. It has become a gospel truth now that the vitamins and minerals in foods play an important role in the health and vigour of every part of the body, including your skin. 

Chicken Eggs: Good or bad?

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Chicken Eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a range of 18 vitamins and minerals. They're also hugely versatile. Almost all eggs are edible but the most commonly consumed are Chicken eggs. Bantam, quail, duck and goose eggs are also readily available and vary in size and taste. Eating one chicken egg a day isn’t so bad for you but if you must (especially for healthy people), then reduce taking the yolk which contains all the cholesterol. Eating egg yolk increases the amount of LDL in your blood. HDL is the so called good cholesterol and LDL is the bad cholesterol. LDL and HDL are lipoproteins that are produced by your liver to transport fats. LDL contains more cholesterol than HDL.

Best Sex Position And Time For Infertility Issues

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Myths abound when it comes to sex, sexual positions, and conception, says Donnica Moore, MD, a women's health expert based in Far Hills, N.J. "One common misconception is that it's best to have sex all the time because the greater the number episodes of intercourse, the greater the chance of conception," she says. But that's not true. "When trying to conceive, it's better to have sex every other day around ovulation to give the guy a chance to recharge his sperm count," she says.

Is Red Meat Your Best Choice For Protein

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Red meat is one of the most controversial foods in the history of nutrition. Red meat is a good source of protein which helps to build the muscles and bones; it is also high in Iron, an important nutrient young women need in their child bearing years. Red meat has a high amount of saturated fat, and this has the increased tendency to raise blood cholesterol. It also contains Vitamin B12 which nourishes the nerves and DNA as well as the red blood cells. Zinc is another nutrient derived from red meat which helps to keep the immune system strong and effective to prevent diseases. Red meat comes with a calorie count of 176, with 20 grams of quality animal protein and 10 grams of fat. It is also rich in important nutrients like Creatine and Carnosine. Non-meat eaters are often deficient in these nutrients, which can have negative effects on various aspects of health, including muscle and brain function.

Ovarian Cysts And Herbal Remedy

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths in a woman’s ovaries. This may happen in just one or both of the ovaries. Usually ovarian cysts are harmless and often go away on their own. Sometimes though ovarian cysts can grow so much they rupture, or cause damage to the ovary. They may grow so much they cause displacement of the reproductive organs or twist themselves. Damage from a ruptured ovarian cyst may cause scar tissue build-up, and/or the formation of adhesion, attaching the ovary to other parts of the internal body. 

Ovarian cysts are most common in women of childbearing years, but can rarely develop in postmenopausal women. A woman’s ovaries are about the size and shape of an almond. It is amazing that something so small and delicate can hold thousands of eggs at birth. It is also quite amazing that something so small can develop a cyst. In fact ovarian cysts can become quite large over time. Thankfully there are natural remedies that can help your body to rid itself of the cysts naturally and without surgery.

Cancer And Soursop

When it comes to matters of health, I don’t joke with them, a lot of people wait until there is a serious issue before they start a safety measure. At the rate I get Blackberry broadcast message on cancer, I begin to wonder more and more.  Why can’t people just do things to help them get away from this deadly disease?  Cancer is one not to joke with, you must not be a Doctor to become health conscious; early detection is the cure for cancer. It kills and is still killing lots of people. Talking from the aspect of food, Soursop is one fruit that can help the fighting of cancer and even other diseases.

Soursop- Other common names include: Coração de Boi (Mozambique), Evo (Ewe, Volta Region, Ghana), Ekitafeeli (Uganda), Stafeli (Swahili), Aluguntugui (Ga, Greater Accra Region, Ghana), guanábana (Spanish), graviola (Brazilian). The other lesser-known Indian names are shul-ram-fal and Lakshmana Phala, and in Harar (Ethiopia) in Harari language known for centuries as Amba Shoukh (Thorny Mango or Thorny Fruit)

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE(HYPERTENTION)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) occurs when the pressure or force with which blood circulating against the walls of the arteries is high. High blood pressure doesn’t cause trouble over a day, weeks or months. It causes problem over many years. High blood pressure is one of the risk factors for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, damage to eyes, brain damage, arterial aneurysm and so many other diseases.

A normal blood pressure should be 120/80 mmHg, anything above this is abnormal and needs attention. Blood pressure is summarized by two measurements, systolic and diastolic, which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting (systole) or relaxed between beats (diastole) and equate to a maximum and minimum pressure, respectively.