How to potty toilet train your boy or girl

How to potty toilet train your boy or girl

Potty training or toilet training is needed  for most babies at some stage between 18 months and  anywhere between 2 years or even upto 4 years depending  on how early your baby or  toddlers are willing to learn. To make potty training teaching as easy as process as possible for you and your toddler, take a moment to learn what works with your baby and what  doesn't.

Here is  some tips for potty training and a guide to starting  toilet training

Waiting  Until your child is ready

There's no magic age for your kid being ready to start learning to use the toilet or potty. Most babies develop the necessary skills between 18 and 24 months. you will need to keep an eye out for physical, cognitive, and behavioural signs that your toddler might be ready to give it a try.

Milestones

If your toddler is just going to go to a new school, a new sibling, or travel or anything like a change  you may want to wait till its calmer before starting potty training.
If you've started potty training and  been trying for several weeks without success, then your toddler's not ready. Wait a few more weeks  and try again.

Making a potty training /toilet training plan

It's important to have a plan for the training process itself , before you even buy your toddler a potty seat,
1.Decide when and how you want to start.
2.How to handle accidents, when to back off, and so on.
3.Prepare to be flexible.
Be  more diligent and discuss your plan with your child's paediatrician and day-care provider. They'll will have experience and advice to share with you.
Once you've made  your strategy stick to it  and take care that your child sticks to it , also taking care of setbacks.

Toilet Training to Taking it slow

Training  and cajoling and teaching the various steps of potty training can sometimes take a long time.
Some children will nail it in just a few days, but most might take weeks or even months.

Don't push your toddler , let him take his time and get used to this new process. He'll  surely move and go forward at his own speed.
You might need to motivate with gentle reminders and encouragement.

Praising / Encouraging your child with training

Everyone like encouragement and praise ,even your little kid ,your toddler will respond to positive reinforcement.
Whenever he takes a positive step forward , tell him he's doing well and that you're proud of him. Compliment and encourage him .

If  you want o get the edge and  be  well informed for a easier potty training  for your kid then you might want to check out he guide below or the video above

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How to keep flies and bugs out fo your fruit tree

How to keep flies and bugs out fo your fruit tree

This is a Do it yourself  home recipe to effectively keep fruit flies and bugs out of your fruit tree if you are into gardening.

Fruit fly trap of your fruit plants

Ingredients

• Cloudy amonia
• Yeast (or vegemite)
• Sugar
• 1 used plastic bottle

This “fruit fly trapping method” method is very effective and have seen hundred of flies getting trapped in  the bottle myself . You get similar ready made solutions  in the gardening or  hardware stores

Mix this three ingredients  to form a thick syrupy  syrup

Place two or three holes large enough for a bigger fly to fly through the holes

Hang the bottle on the tree somewhere ,

How the fruit fly trap  works?

The flies get  attracted to this liquid smelling food, squeeze themselves into the bottle , have it get drowsy and cant fly out of the  bottle getting trapped.

Found a video on you tube ,you can watch below  the guy makes it with different ingredients ,check it out

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Is himalayan goji berry juice good for you?

Is himalayan goji berry juice good for you?

Have you been wondering about the health benefits of goji berries and goji juice? Some claim that goji berries are the next fountain of youth

Consumed routinely, himalayan goji juice are known to bestow longevity and youthfulness.

A man named Li Qing Yuen is mentioned in several unsubstantiated reports to have lived to the ripe old age of
252 years, having consumed goji berries daily throughout his long life.

 

What Is a Goji Berry?

The goji berry is also called the wolfberry. It is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hopes of living longer.

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Amino acids are important for our body’s well being, as they are not only vital when it comes to building proteins, but they are a crucial component when it comes to regulating metabolism as well.

Research shows that eating berries – like “blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries, and cherries” -- offers some definite health benefits. Berries like the goji berry are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent cancer and other illnesses, including heart disease.

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“Goji Berry” is traditionally grown in Mongolia, China and Tibet. Known in Asia for its health giving properties, research has confirmed that Goji Berry is one of the most nutrient dense foods on earth!

• Rich in antioxidants
   
• Packed with vitamin C
   
• More betacarotene than carrots
   
• More iron than spinach
   
• High in aminos, vitamins & mins

IS the berry bad for you ?

If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries
If you have pollen allergies, you may want to stay away from this fruit.

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Why fruits can be good for you !!

Why fruits can be good for you !!

More reasons to eat fruit. Great grocery list for fruits and veggies for you. With the right amounts of fruit in your daily diet , it can do wonders for your health and skin

What's in your fruit – Infographic 

Below is a Info -pic of  what  goodness you can get from different fruits in your daily intake

Fruits can also be bad for you , but here is detailed chart of the vitamins present in some fruits

• One medium apple with skin contains 0.47 grams of protein, 95 calories, and 4.4 grams of dietary fiber
• One cup of fresh cherries, with pits, contains 1.46 grams of protein, 87 calories and 2.9 grams of dietary fiber.
• One medium kiwi (69 grams) contains 0.79 grams protein, 42 calories and 2.1 grams of dietary fiber.
• One medium banana contains 1.29 grams of protein, 105 calories and 3.1 grams of dietary fiber.

Can fruits be bad for you ?

Yes .. In excessive quantitities

Fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are two things that can stop your weight-loss progress in its tracks if left unchecked.

Avoid eating to much quantity of fruit with high level of sugar called fructose

A high fruit diet can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness

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Processed meats - Is sausages and bacon bad for you ?

Processed meats - Is sausages and bacon bad for you ?

Those yummy smelling BBQ meats or sausage sizzle even though it smells good an tastes good  can be bad for your health according to research conducted by  the health industry. A 2005 University of Hawaii study found that processed meats increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67 percent

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) who have done a research review on mor than 7,000 clinical studies has concluded that “Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption.

Studies have also found that processed meats increase your risk of:

• Colon cancer by 50 percent
• Bladder cancer by 59 percent
• Stomach cancer by 38 percent
• Pancreatic cancer by 67 percent

The research say that Processed meats include bacon, sausage, hot dogs, sandwich meat, packaged ham, pepperoni, salami and virtually all red meat used in frozen prepared meals are not good for your health  and can contribute towards cancer. Consumers are offered no real protection from dangerous chemicals intentionally added to foods, medicines and personal care products.

However they have said that  regular meats eaten in moderation can be beneficial ,and in some instances  help provide the body with the vitamins needed. The research mainly  states that processed foods can be dangerous.

Why are processed meats dangerous ?

Processed meats are those preserved by smoking, curing or salting, or the addition of chemical preservatives. This includes bacon, ham, pastrami, salami, pepperoni, hot dogs, some sausages and hamburgers (if they have been preserved with salt or chemical additives) and more

A chemical carcinogenic ingredient known as sodium nitrite is used in processed meats  which can lead to cancer and other diseases and bad health. sodium nitrite also results in the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines in the human body

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is another dangerous additive that you need to keep an eye out for in meats or processed foods

Try to avoid processed meats such as bacon, ham, salami, corned beef and some sausages

Any meat that contains MSG, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial flavor or artificial color is harmful to health

In the late 1970′s in the US an attempt to ban sodium nitrite was made but was overridden by the meat industry as the corporations that dominate American food and agricultural interests hold tremendous influence over the FDA and USDA

There is evidence that natural vitamin C found in citrus fruits and exotic berries (like camu camu) helps prevent the formation of cancer-causing nitrosamines, but you would rather avoid eating processed meats altogether

What meats are safe?

"uncured" varieties that contain NO nitrates

organic meats that are grass-fed or free-range

Products that are 100% beef, 100% chicken

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Free Handy household tips for you

Free Handy household tips for you

Household tips that will cost you nothing

Some brilliant handy household hints

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Top Australian Popular weight loss or Fitness diets

Top Australian Popular weight loss or Fitness diets

Diets with fewer carbohydrates and more protein and Countless dieting fads have been rammed down our throats: milkshakes, detox, Atkins, CSIRO - and, of course with some of them working  to get us temporary relief  and some also causing harm in the long run. The perfect plan for you will depend on your unique food preferences and habits

Different diets available in the Australian market

1. The atkins diet

2. Jenny craig diet

3. Weight watchers

4. Dukan diet

5.CSIRO diet

5. Cambridge diet

The Great Australian Diet Reviews

Consumer Reports recently measured the leading diet programs on the market, including Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Slim Fast. Although these three programs took the top spots overall based on an aggregation of factors

The Total WellBeing Diet 

The diet was developed by the Australian government ( CSIRO) in response to an obesity epidemic that rivals that of the U.S. It claims to balance a well-rounded diet with a high level of protein, and even a dash of exercise

The rate of overweight and obese adults in Australia has almost doubled over the last 20 years, making the country one of the heaviest developed nations, according to the Australian Department of Health and Aging. Below is the plan

Breakfast

• 3/4 cup of high-fiber breakfast cereal with 250 milliliters low-fat milk
• 1 serving of fresh fruit

Lunch

• Egg-and-salad sandwich on two slices of whole-grain bread with two boiled eggs, lettuce and spring onions
• 1 banana

Dinner

• Coat a 200-gram chicken breast fillet in Moroccan spices, fry in 2 teaspoons of canola oil
• Serve with 11/2 cups of steamed sweet corn, broccoli, and pumpkin While the menu looks appetizing,

 

How does the plan compare to Atkins and South Beach ?

While Atkins and South Beach don't emphasize physical activity as part of the plans -- an attractive feature to some dieters who aren't motivated to move -- the Total WellBeing Diet promotes exercise as one of its cornerstones.

The Grammy award winner  and singer Adele and her partner, charity campaigner Simon Konecki, have recently gone on a double diet, and shed almost a stone (approx 6.4 kilos) each within a month by following a strict vegetarian diet and going jogging

Model Miranda Kerr tells why she believes the blood type diet is best for her. The 26-year-old started following the blood-type eating plan six years ago after her naturopath gave her the book, Eat Right 4 Your Type (Putnam) by Peter D'Adamo. The diet's celebrity followers include Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley and Courteney Cox Arquette.

5-factor diet  

Devised by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, the five-week plan involves eating five meals daily, using five ingredients per meal (including protein, good fats, healthy carbs, fibre and a sugar-free beverage). Dieters must also complete 25-minute work-outs, five times weekly, but are allowed one "cheat day" per week (when you can eat whatever you want).

Who's allegedly been on it: Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keyes, Kanye West and Eva Mendez.

The maple syrup diet

Created by US naturopath Stanley Burroughs, this hardcore weight-loss strategy involves drinking a mixture of water, maple syrup, lemon juice and cayenne pepper for around 10 days. No food is allowed.

Who's allegedly been on it: Beyoncé Knowles and Ashanti.

The macrobiotic diet

The original macrobiotic diet was invented by a Japanese man, and it had incremental steps in it, the last being to eat only brown rice and water. As most people would agree that this is not a healthy diet, devotees have embraced a modern-day version of it which includes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and soy products. The key is high-fibre and low-fat.

Who's allegedly been on it: Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Joe Pesci.

According to forbes ,  Consumer Reports released its latest data on the leading diet programs on the market. Jenny Craig, Slim Fast and Weight Watchers take the top three spots  by way of an aggregation of hundreds of published studies from the past six years.

Chicken ( LBD-friendly foods) Low Bloating diet

The protein you gain from chicken will keep you feeling fuller for longer, and lean meat such as chicken helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels. This is great news if you want to reduce bloating and gas because often when we are hungry we reach for carbohydrates or sugary foods; both of which contribute to bloating.

How to eat it: Have a chicken salad, using chicken breasts, lettuce, cucumber, almonds, lemon juice, basil and olive oil.

Yoghurt ( LBD-friendly foods)

Yoghurt is an LBD friendly food for lots of reasons. Firstly, it’s high in water, which helps combat any issues you have with water retention. Eating a dollop or two of yogurt before your big night out also puts good bacteria into your gut and, in turn, this reduces the gas that you have within your body.

80 per cent of the gas that causes bloating is the result of your digestive process and so, understandably, anything that aids your digestive process will help to reduce the swelling and discomfit. 

How to eat it: You can eat yogurt plain, add it to a smoothie or mix it in with oats and nuts.

Weight gain due to medication

Fewer than 5 percent of Americans who are overweight got that way because of their medications, suggests research by Louis Aronne, MD, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Some drugs drive up weight by making you drowsy or lethargic, which means you'll burn fewer calories throughout the day. Others affect brain chemistry in a way that trips hunger switches. Because everyone reacts differently to these drugs, it's virtually impossible to predict how much you might gain during treatment

Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass surgery works for many  but also comes with concerns about safety: "Infection, bleeding, and intestinal obstruction are real risks. Bariatric surgery is also rising in popularity —using staples or bands to reduce the stomach from a wine bottle to a couple of grapes (Bariatric surgery cures type 2 diabetes in three out of four patients and eliminates high blood pressure in three out of five patients)

Medical Tourism

The average cost of heart bypass surgery in the United States, for example, is $70,000. In India, the same surgery costs only $7,000—a whopping 90 percent less. For the many uninsured or  people  who cant afford to take medical insurance in United states and around the world  this a very much viable option.  The Joint Commission International (USA) has given its approval to 240 hospitals around the world to enable people to take benefit of these low cost medical facilities. The Joint Commission is the largest and most respected accreditation agency in the United States

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Roadside Dentists In india

Roadside Dentists In india

These roadside doctors , even though their methods are a bit crude ( and possibly dont have a medical degree and qualifications),  they provide a cheap service  for the poor people who cant afford  a regular dentist  or denture services in India.

Warning: This Video contains a tooth  extraction that can be a bit confronting

THE Roadside Dentist OF JAIPUR , India

Pushkar and Pyara Singh are just like any other dentist except for the fancy chairs, fans, servants, x-rays, and gadgets. But who needs all that ?

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Are these good mushrooms ?

Are these good mushrooms ?

My veggie garden  has just randomly suddenly started  sprouting mushrooms, the mushrooms are real flat and big  and massive sizes.. Do any of you guys think these mushrooms are edible .I dont have any information on mushrooms and which ones are edible

Here is the photo of the mushrooms !!

Are these mushrooms edible

if so i  have just got a  nice crop for free..anyone in the know can you please leave me a comment

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Quick tips to get a flat belly quickly !!

Quick tips to get a flat belly quickly !!

Here are some quick tried and tested tips  that i have used to reduce my belly within a month

- Avoid excessive eating ( eat in small portions throughout the day - avoid large meals).
- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat ( eat lean meat).
- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of Flour and consume high-fibre foods.
- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets ( sugar content)

- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.
- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time( have lessor no carbs for dinner).
- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.
- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.

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Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

 

Are cut onions bad

I have used an onion which has been left in the fridge, and sometimes I don't use a whole one at one time, so save the other half for later.

Now with this info, I have changed my mind.... will buy smaller onions in the future.

onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.

It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!)

SO ARE ONIONS REALLY BACTERIA ATRRACTERS

The notion that onions are a "bacteria magnet" may stem from an old wives' tale dating at least as far back as the 1500s, when it was believed that distributing raw onions around a residence guarded against the bubonic plague and other diseases by "absorbing the elements of infection." Believe it or not, though it has no scientific basis whatsoever, some people still believe this today.

Is It True that Onions Are 'Magnets for Bacteria'?
By Dr. Joe Schwarcz, McGill University

Onions as Bacteria Magnets
The Chemist's Kitchen, 6 April 2009

Refrigerate Cut Onions for Best Storage
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Food Safety Facts: Mayonnaise and Dressings
Association for Dressings and Sauces

Onions and Flu
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Growing vegetables on film

Growing vegetables on film

Grow crops on film

Yes you heard right!! the japanese have come out with new technology that grows all kinds of vegetables  and possibly trees as well in the future  on film. So pretty much no soil is needed as the plants get their nutrients supplied from the film.

Plant growing without soil

This method has been tried by the Japanese in the middle east desert  with success and they say the chances of the plans or vegetables catching disease is also low due  to no soil. Here si a video showing the japanese growing plants on film

Who needs soil when you can grow crops on film? Japan's Mebiol is growing a Garden of Eden of sorts on its thin hydro-membranes, which are only microns thick.

The greens can grow considerably if liquid nutrients are given to them from above and below, through the film

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How to get rid of that beer belly !!

How to get rid of that beer belly !!

How to avoid a beer belly or beer stomach

Men cant stay away from beer  and so they have to make Health plans to either get their beer belly in shape or then abstain from beer. Many men actually  do think that the beer belly  is attractive to the opposite sex , when in most cases it isn't.

You have seen others (dad, uncle, boss, a politician, some police guys or a pedestrian on the street) sporting it and probably also might have giggled at the sight of it. A Beer or a pot belly is not only an unflattering sight but also looks like  an unhealthy asset not just  restricted to many ageing celebrities but also the masses.  It can often been seen as a put  off by women, who can find a beer beer stomach unattractive.

These days, even young people in their 20s to 30’s have become a victim to this pot belly, which is certainly a bad sign.

What is  a beer belly?

A round, pot-shaped belly  that is caused by frequent beer drinking ore fat accumulation is often called a Beer Belly. This is more prevalent amongst males compared to females and sometimes also caused by excessive eating. It is caused by excessive accumulation of fat in abdominal area.

If a person's Body Mass Index (BMI) is more than 30 and he has a beer belly, then the beer belly could be responsible for many chronic life-threatening diseases.

How does a person get a beer belly ?

Studies indicate that beer belly is highly co-related with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and hypertension. But the most important and risky cause is the metabolic syndrome which due to all of the above conditions and disorders mentioned above are together in the same person.

If you drink beer very often, you consume more calories and more fluid is retained in the stomach until filtered and excreted by kidney through urine, this causes stomach to bulge for prolonged time and to loose its elasticity thus creating a beer belly

Get  the right Exercise program to turn your beer belly into a six pack  body or a flat stomach!!

High-carbohydrate intake via food and a diet which includes fatty foods and oils in food  preparations contribute to making a beer belly.

Here are some Precautions you can take to avoid a  beer belly

- Avoid excessive eating.

- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat.

- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of maida and consume high-fibre foods.

- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets

- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.

- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time.

- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.

- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.

Here are some belly reducing programs  available on the internet that you can check out

The belly fat solution

The Flat Stomach Solution

The Flat Tummy Makeover - Female Focused Fat Loss & Sexy Tummy System!

Lose Stomach Fat And Get Flat, Sexy Abs

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Mobile phones and radiation

Mobile phones and radiation

Mobile phones or Cellphones cause brain cancer, dementia and have other side effects, these are the results of many studies conducted. However, most of such studies have remained largely inconclusive.

Recently a panel findings highlighted the health hazards posed by mobile phones radiation. The committee named loss of memory, lack of concentration, digestive and sleep disturbances as some of the ill-effects caused by mobile phone radiation.

List of mobile phones with high levels of RF radiation

CNET recently published a “list of phones with high levels of RF radiation”. The list includes some of the popular smartphone models from companies like LG, Motorola and Sony Ericsson.The study is based on SAR or Specific Absorption Rate. SAR is a way to measure the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset.

A cell phone's SAR, or its Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset. All cell phones emit RF energy and the SAR varies by handset model.

1. Motorola Bravo has a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, 512 MB RAM, aGPS, accelerometer and Bluetooth.The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.59

2.Motorola Droid whihc is Android-powered is number 2. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.58

3.Sony Ericsson's 12 megapixel shooter Satio too figures among the phone's with highest level of radiation. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.56.

4.Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 Mini Pro, is at No. 4 on the list. The Android-based phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55.

5.Kyocera Jax S1300 with a 1.8-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55

6.Motorola i335 sports a 1.5-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.53.

7.Android-based 3G smartphone “Defy”. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

8.The candybar Motorola Grasp features a 2.2-inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom. Grasp's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

9.ZTE Salute's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

10.No. 10 is LG Rumor 2 with 1.51 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).

Here is a device  that can protect you from cellphone radiation, its a bit quirky but says will do the job.

A randomized study was conducted between January 1 and December 31, 2009 at a single U.S. laboratory among 47 healthy participants recruited from the community. Cell phones were placed on their left and right ears and brain imaging was performed with positron emission tomography, PET, scans. This study's authors say more research is needed to answer that question."Results of this study provide evidence that acute cell phone exposure affects brain metabolic activity," the authors state. "However, these results provide no information as to their relevance regarding potential carcinogenic effects, or lack of such effects, from chronic cell phone use.”

Get the book Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family if you want to read more about mobile phone radiation.

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Vitamins and the body Health

Vitamins and the body Health

The human body is an incredibly complex organism that requires dozens of different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients so it can operate efficiently.

Nutritional requirements are often slightly different for young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake.

Every bodily function, from digestion to growth, to muscle movement, to memories, requires the right vitamins to function properly. Different vitamins provide different benefits, but together a diet rich in appropriate vitamins and minerals keeps you strong, energetic, and healthy.

Vitamin Deficiencies

Not getting enough vitamins can create a wide range of health problems, including:

• Lethargy and fatigue
• Dry skin
• Poor eyesight
• Higher cholesterol levels
• Raised blood pressure
• Slow wound healing
• Sore gums
• Increased cancer and heart disease risks
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Infertility

The best sources of vitamins are fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy, and other wholesome foods. Unfortunately, heavily processed foods such as those that come in boxes and bags on store shelves or in the freezer section often lack essential vitamins because the chemicals required to process and preserve the foods strips them of their healthiest nutrients. Because of this, many people may be vitamin deficient without realizing it.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake or then browse on of the Vitamins shop online for a good deal if you know what you want

Currently there is offer –> 10% OFF one product only by using code 10AFF. Offer valid through 2/28/2011.

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Is 3D tv harmful for health ?

Is 3D tv harmful for health ?

Scientists  and researchers say Avoid 3D TV as it can disorient the brain, causing eye strain, headaches, nausea and sickness, scientists warn.

3D TV can be harmful

When buying a 3 DTV , Viewers will have a choice between two types of 3D TVs - active and passive - which show the 3D images in different ways.
An active TV normally will cost less that a passive 3d tv, but will require special 'shutter' glasses. The basic idea is that the TV displays the  3D programme  or movie in a series of rapidly alternating frames - left eye, right eye, left eye, right eye - changing at such a speed that the viewer cannot even detect it is happening. The shutter glasses, which cost 20 to 40 USD a pair and are powered by a small battery, block out one eye or the other on alternate frames at the same high speed, synchronizing with the image being displayed on TV via a wireless connection to the set. The brain is thus fooled into creating a 3D image in the mind's eye.

3D Tv warnings for health

The  3d tv passive technology relies on a special polarising filter on the TV set to split the image into its left eye - right eye components. The split picture is then watched using a simple pair of polarising glasses - similar to the ones handed out in modern 3D cinemas - to create the 3D image.

The closer the viewer is to the screen, the worse it feels, making 3D TVs more problematic than cinema screens. Researchers at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands asked 39 people who could see 3D to read some text on a screen 10 feet away. Seven of the group suffered symptoms that can lead to nausea, including double vision and eye.

Are You 3-D Fit?
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Are mobile phones bad for babies ?

Are mobile phones bad for babies ?

Scientists in America  reported that foetuses regularly exposed to mobile phones in the womb had a 30 per cent greater chance of behavioural difficulties at the age of seven. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, were based on a study of 28,000 seven-year-olds and their mothers, who were part of the Danish National Birth Cohort study.

The study enrolled 100,000 pregnant women between 1996 and 2002 and monitored their behaviour and their children's health over eight years.

The  report sugests  that  pregnant  women who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have children with behavioural problems, particularly if their children start using mobile phones in their first seven years. The researchers from the University of Southern California said the results showed an obvious association between mobile phone exposure and abnormal behaviour in children.

The Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research,  said the data was not strong enough to indicate a link between mobile phone exposure and behavioural problems.

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Bra made up of Nasa space technology

Bra made up of Nasa space technology

There is no limits to technology today , as we can see from the new Nasa technology used in “Womens BRA”.  A new technologically advanced  BRA has been launched using  NASA technology.

Technologically improved womes BRA

"For example, if you're exercising and  the BRA detects a rise in body temperature, it can expand to offer more support when you need it."

"It can boost the cleavage when it detects a rise in body temperature," Dr Nielsen said.

The bra, according to Dr Nielsen, can also adapt to a woman's changing shape and size, meaning you're less likely to have to shop for another bra down the line.

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The NEW NASA inspired BRA

NASA developed its intelligent memory foam in the '60s to make its aircraft seating safer and more comfortable. The "smart" foam, which has the unique quality of retaining or remembering its shape after pressure is applied, is the key ingredient in a new kind of bra being distributed in Australia. "A derivation of the foam is used in the memory foam mattresses. It's also used in the safety lining of racing car helmets, and so I realised it could have a lot of practical uses, and this softening and expansion could have a lot of benefits."

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So what is kangaroo care and its benefits ?

So what is kangaroo care and its benefits ?

Kangaroo care saves australian baby

A mom in Australia says a doctor declared her newborn son "dead," but she helped bring him back to life by holding the premature baby against her body using a method known as "kangaroo care."

"I thought, 'Oh my God, what's going on?' " Kate Ogg said on the Australian television show, Today Tonight when she saw her baby  come back to life thanks to kangaroo care. Kate Ogg says a practice known as 'kangaroo care' helped revive her 'dead' baby, Jamie, who was born premature. Saved by a mother's touch

The child, named Jamie, was born after only 27 weeks with his twin sister, Emily, at a hospital in Sydney. Her birth went well, but his was a different story. The doctor struggled for 20 minutes to save him before declaring him dead. "His little arms and legs were just falling down away from his body," Ogg said. "I took my gown off and arranged him on my chest with his head over my arm and just held him."

Kangaroo care saves baby’s life in australia

She and her husband, David, spoke to the child as she continued to embrace him for nearly two hours. During that time, she said, the two-pound infant showed signs of life. "I told my mum, who was there, that he was still alive. Then he held out his hand and grabbed my finger," Ogg said.

Origins of kangaroo care In bogota

Most studies have proven that Kangaroo Care has a major, positive impact on babies and their parents; some studies have proven there is no change; but no study has proven that Kangaroo Care has hurt either parent or baby.

in 1998, Gay Gale and Kathleen Vandenburg (Neonatal Network, 12 (6): 49-57) found an increased intimacy and attachment between baby and parent. Kangaroo Care was found to help a parent feel connected. Eye contact led to an experience of "knowing" infant.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kangaroo care is a technique practiced on newborn, usually preterm, infants wherein the infant is held, skin-to-skin, with an adult. Kangaroo care for pre-term infants may be restricted to a few hours per day, but if they are medically stable that time may be extended. Some parents may keep their babies in-arms for many hours per day. Kangaroo care, named for the similarity to how certain marsupials carry their young, was initially developed to care for preterm infants in areas where incubators are either unavailable or unreliable.

Related Internet Links:

http://www.prematurity.org/baby/kangaroo.html
http://www.mts.net/~wordsink/kangcare.htm
http://breastfeeding.com/all_about/all_about_kangaroo.html
http://www.infantmassage.org.au/

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Home remedies for the seasonal Australian Cold and Flu – part 1

Home remedies for the seasonal Australian Cold and Flu – part 1

Millions  of “Australians  suffer  the cold and flu” when the colder months of June july and august  come very year. it is around this time that the chemists  and pharmaceuticals companies for cold and flu medicine make a killing.

Luckily for some  who are willing to try some natural medicines  and deny these capitalist  medicine mongers some of their revenue, i am providing a alternative natural  solution.

Simple home remedies  for cold and flu

All you need is Patience , eucalyptus oil and hot water and a towel and a inclination to believe or try natural remedies. As you know eucalyptus is  known for its medicinal values  and it definitely helps remedy cold and flu and  unclog all that gunk and stuff you have in your  nasal system

What you need to do ?

Eucalyptus oil  and Hot water

Heat a couple ( 3 to 4 ) of glasses of water  and place it  in a wide bowl on  the kitchen table  which should be off appropriate height ( normally). Drop  2 drops of the eucalyptus oil in  the water , place a towel over your head  and bring you head down( as close as you can to the bowl without getting burnt with the steam) , so that the  large towel encloses the bowl  and the area aorund it , while it is over your head  and not letting any  air in or out ( maybe a small gap will do )

Now start taking deep breaths ( you will get the hot steam air with eucalyptus flavor going up your nose),  you can alternate the intensity of the deep breaths  as per the heat affecting you  you can also  add one or 2 more drops ( after  a 5 minute session ) if you feel the eucalyptus oil  steam  has become a bit weaker in the water.

Inhalation with Eucalyptus oil  and Hot water

Do this at least 2 times   a day  for 2  to 3 days and you will be soon on your road to recovery  in 2 days or the next couple of days.

Do  consult your GP  if you have cold and flu as this is only a alternative natural home remedy and may not work  for all or in all situations.

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