Benefits Of Breast Feeding To Mother's And Children

Breastfeeding or nursing is feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast . It is recommended to begin breastfeeding immediately after birth.The duration of a feeding is usually about ten to fifteen minutes on each breast. The frequency of feeding decreases as the child gets older.

NB: Milk quality may be compromised by smoking , caffeinated drinks , marijuana , methamphetamine , heroin and methadone.


BENEFIT OF BREAST FEEDING TO MOTHERS

Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother include less blood loss following delivery, better uterus shrinkage( as a result of the release of the hormone called oxytocin) , weight loss due to the amount of calories being burnt, and less postpartum depression . It also increases the time before menstruation and fertility returns, known as lactational amenorrhea . Long term benefits may include a decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease , and lower the risk of osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Breastfeeding is less expensive for the family than infant formula .


BENEFIT OF BREAST FEEDING TO CHILDREN

Breastfeeding decreases the risk of respiratory tract infections and diarrhea . Other benefits include a lower risk of asthma, food allergies , celiac disease , type 1 diabetes, and leukemia . Breastfeeding may also improve cognitive development and decrease the risk of obesity. It create bond between the mother and the child.


EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING

Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as "an infant's consumption of human milk with no supplementation of any type (no water, no juice, no nonhuman milk and no foods) except for vitamins, minerals and medications". Exclusive breastfeeding has reduced infant deaths in developing countries by reducing diarrhea and infectious diseases.

4 Simple Exercises To Help You Get Rid Of Belly Fat

Its always disappointing when your trouser's waist line is being obstructed by a protruding and sometimes sagging stomach. That's because of excess belly fat, and how can you get rid of it?.
The names used to acknowledge belly fat are numerous, pot belly, áfor bolombolo (Igbo phrase for balloon stomach), and beer belly. This is a very common situation among the populace. It's actually more common in women than in men, so Madames take note. We will show our versatility by writing on fitness. Today you will learn about belly fat, it's health risks and the simplest exercises that will help you get rid of that self esteem assassin. Are you with me? Let's go.
Here's a little introduction;
Belly fat or abdominal fat is a condition that is characterized by excess fat accumulating in the abdominal area. The name of the fat is Adipose tissue. It is primarily caused by eating too much carbohydrates. And secondarily caused by drinking too much alcohol.
There is a big reason to worry about it because of the huge connection between excess belly fat and the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
It's actually not all that bad because it also secretes a hormone called leptin. This hormone regulates satisfaction from hunger. This is just to show you that belly fat is not bad, you just don't need excess.
Before we see the exercises I want us to bear something in mind. It is not possible to loss fat in just one specific area of your body by exercising. You will also lose fat at other regions. And that eating more carbohydrates while exercising won't help you reduce the fat. Proteins and fruits will do. Now let's check them out.
1. Walking
Walking is one of the most simplest, commonest and safest exercise. It can help you burn fat in the abdominal region. Of course you might say that you walk often. But if you want to burn calories by walking it should be in a fast paced manner, no matter the distance. Walking also helps the cardiovascular system. It is great for reducing dangerous belly fat around the kidney and liver. Make your walking more fast paced to get better results. If you are worried that your crush might see you "cheetah-walking" you could walk indoors or do it very early in the morning.

2. Swimming
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that alleviates the presence of abdominal fat in the tummy. Swimming challenges a lot of your muscles. It also has few risks except for, you know, drowning. Like I said about walking, you should also swim in a fast paced manner to achieve a flat tummy. Your swimming should involve high tempo and strenuous strokes. Here's a bonus, swimming in warm water will help you lose more calories than a cold one. This is basically due to increased metabolism and sweating.


3. Cycling
Cycling is a great exercise. It just doesn't helps you burn calories. It also helps you relax mentally. It involves almost all the muscles of the body. But the area cycling is more effective is your leg muscles. However cycling also reduces belly fat when it is done regularly. Cycling challenges the abdominal muscles by using its force to push the leg.


4. The lying leg raise exercise
This exercise is pretty simple and self explanatory. All you do is, you lie on a flat surface, down on your back with your arms behind your head and you raise your leg one after the other up and down. This exercise will contract your abdominal muscles and groin muscles too. You may feel pain at first but with time and regular practice you will get over it. Another way to do it is to lie on your back, place your two legs together and raise them up. Then have someone push your leg down with force. What you then do is hold your leg before it goes down. Repeat it often.
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When Should I Worry About Passing Too Much Gas?

Excessive flatulence has two harmless causes: Eating foods that make you pass gas and swallowing air . However, excessive gas and bloating can be one of the signs of colon cancer .


Question: When should I worry about passing too much gas?

It’s embarrassing to admit, but I pass gas up to 20 times per day, sometimes. Is this normal or is it a sign of something?Thanks to urban slang, there are over dozens of ways to say “pass gas” including flatulence , fart, toot, break wind, and the all-time most colorful phrase, “cut the cheese”. Regardless of what name you give your emissions, most healthy people release gas throughout the day – the average is between 14 and 23 times per day



Answer:

How Much is Too Much?

Your doctor might encourage you to count the number of times you pass gas daily, as well as start a food and drink journal to try and find the root cause of the excess gas. Anything over 23 toots per day is considered more than is normal, but still may not warrant concern or panic.

Does the Smell Mean Anything?

Actually, the smell of your gas depends on the food that you eat and is a result of the gases made in your small intestine and colon during digestion. A foul smell doesn’t mean anything, per say, except for a possibility of more embarrassment when passing gas happens at an inopportune time. The general consensus is that animal proteins, such as eggs or meat, cause more foul-smelling gas, whereas soluble fiber (like that found in fruits and vegetables) can cause gas, but it won’t smell as bad.

Gas Making Conditions

Although excessive flatulence is one of the symptoms of colon cancer, that is usually not the culprit in otherwise healthy adults. The majority of adults may simply be more cognizant of passing gas, eat foods that cause it, or they may subconsciously be doing things that add to their gas, such as chewing gum or using straws to drink.

Some other causes for excess gas include:

Irritable bowel syndrome

Lactose intolerance

Malabsorption problems

Stomach illness (such as food poisoning)



Foods that Cause Flatulence

Most people know what foods will upset their stomach and cause them to bloat or pass gas. For instance, the cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower and broccoli, are common gas-causing culprits for many people. Excessive carbohydrate intake – including pasta and bread — can also cause extra gas. Some other flatulence-forming foods include:

Lentils and beans

Cabbage

Dairy (especially if you are lactose intolerant)

Brussels sprouts

Alcohol (especially beer)

Onions

Whole grains



What Can I Do About It?

Most importantly, if your gas, bloating and flatulence are uncomfortable or concern you, you need to discuss these symptoms with your doctor. He or she can help discern if the cause is something serious, such as cancer, especially if it is paired with other symptoms of the disease, like weight loss, rectal bleeding or a change in bowel habits.

If your doctor gives you the green light that you’re disease-free and sends you home with a new prescription for anti-gas medications, such as simethicone, there are some things you can do to help with the flatulence including:

Slowly introduce more insoluble fiber into your diet (think bran and edible vegetable peels)
Limit your consumption of carbohydrates, such as pasta or corn
Drink plenty of fresh water daily
Do not use straws when you drink
Avoid carbonated beverages
Exercise daily, if it’s safe for you to do so
Stop chewing gum
Slow down and enjoy each meal – don’t gulp it down

Although some of these things primarily cause burping, or releasing gas through your mouth, if the air make
s it past your stomach it will be released sooner or later as a toot.

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National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). Gas in the Digestive Tract. Accessed October 21, 2012.
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Is it safe to drink a little alcohol while pregnant, such as a glass of wine?

 

No. According to the CDC and the U.S. Surgeon General, “There is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while pregnant. There is also no safe time during pregnancy to drink and no safe kind of alcohol.”  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics: “There is no safe amount of alcohol when a woman is pregnant. Evidence based research states that even drinking small amounts of alcohol while pregnant can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, prematurity, or sudden infant death syndrome.”
When you drink alcohol, so does your developing baby. Any amount of alcohol, even in one glass of wine, passes through the placenta from the mother to the growing baby.  Developing babies lack the ability to process, or metabolize, alcohol through the liver or other organs.  They absorb all of the alcohol and have the same blood alcohol concentration as the mother.  It makes no difference if the alcoholic drink consumed is a distilled spirit or liquor such as vodka, beer, or wine.
Alcohol is a teratogen, a toxic substance to a developing baby, and can interfere with healthy development causing brain damage and other birth defects. Most babies negatively affected by alcohol exposure have no physical birth defects.  These children have subtle behavioral and learning problems that are often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as Autism or Attention Deficit Disorder instead of one of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
If you know a woman who is having difficulty abstaining from alcohol, the NOFAS mentoring network, The Circle of Hope helps and supports women who have used alcohol or illicit drugs while pregnant.

Medical Studies

Several research studies available through the Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD).
The University of Queensland, 2013. This study finds “women who regularly drink as little as two glasses of wine per drinking session while pregnant can adversely impact their child’s results at school.”
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 2012. The study concludes, “Reduced birth length and weight, microcephaly, smooth philtrum, and thin vermillion border are associated with specific gestational timing of prenatal alcohol exposure and are dose-related without evidence of a threshold. Women should continue to be advised to abstain from alcohol consumption from conception throughout pregnancy.”
International Journal of Epidemiology, 2012.  This study states, “Even low amounts of alcohol consumption during early pregnancy increased the risk of spontaneous abortion substantially.”
Alcohol Research & Health, 2011.  This study found that drinking at low to moderate levels during pregnancy is associated with miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Alcohol, Health, and Research World, 1997. This study states, “even a small amount of alcohol may affect child development.”

Common Myths

Myth: My doctor said it’s fine to have a glass of wine or two while pregnant. 
Your doctor might not be informed about the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure or could be uncomfortable talking with you about the risks to your embryo or fetus associated with prenatal alcohol use.  Unfortunately, many doctors are not properly educated about the risks associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises women to not consume any alcohol while pregnant.  Some doctors tell women that it’s okay to drink a little wine because they are not comfortable talking with women who might not be interested in abstaining from alcohol or have difficulty doing so.
Myth: My friends or family members drank a bit and their kids are fine.
Every pregnancy is different. Not everyone who drinks while pregnant will have a child with measurable problems at birth, adolescence, or even adulthood, just like not every cigarette smoker will develop lung cancer. The fact remains that alcohol is toxic to the developing baby.  Why take the risk?
Also, some children may have subtle damage from being exposed to alcohol that is not evident until school-age or later, such as problems with learning and behavior. In many of these cases, the problems are most often not linked to the prenatal alcohol exposure, inhibiting an accurate diagnoses and delaying appropriate intervention.  According to Dr. Susan Astley Ph.D. and Dr. Therese Grant Ph.D., “Children exposed to and damaged by prenatal alcohol exposure look deceptively good in the preschool years. The full impact of their alcohol exposure will not be evident until their adolescent years.”
Myth: There is no evidence of any effects from just one drink.
Dr. Michael Charness of Harvard Medical School gives just one example: “We’ve been able to show very striking effects of alcohol on the L1 cell adhesion molecule, a critical molecule for development, at concentrations of alcohol that a woman would have in her blood after just one drink.”
Myth: A little bit of wine helps to reduce stress and can be healthy while pregnant.
The potential benefits of alcohol use during pregnancy to the mother are separate from and are outweighed by the potential risk to the mother’s developing child.  The scientific and medical research is very clear: No published biomedical research has found any risk-free benefit of prenatal alcohol exposure for the embryo or fetus. Hundreds of papers have conclusively demonstrated that alcohol use has the potential to cause both physical and functional damage to a growing baby.
The good news is that the vast majority of women in the U.S. stop drinking alcohol when they are pregnant. Those who continue drinking may do so because they do not understand the risks of continued drinking or because alcohol is a part of their lifestyle that they do not want to or cannot give up. Women commonly cite the need to relax as one of the reasons they drink during pregnancy even if they understand the risks. Pregnant women should ask their doctor about the diet and exercise that is appropriate for them, and to relax they might listen to soothing music, pamper themselves, take a bath, read, eliminate guilt, try deep breathing or meditation, schedule time for themselves with no responsibilities or distractions, and don’t hesitate to ask their friends and family for help if they feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable.
Myth: On a holiday or special occasion, it’s perfectly fine to at least have a few celebratory sips.
The human body functions the same, whether it’s a holiday or not. Alcohol does not somehow lose it’s toxicity in utero because it happens to be New Year’s Eve, or because wine is consumed instead of whiskey, or because the drinker has an advanced academic degree and a high socioeconomic status.  The risk of prenatal alcohol exposure is not a risk to the health of the expectant mother; it is a risk to the development of her offspring.
The guidance to abstain from alcohol when pregnant is not intended to interfere with a woman’s lifestyle choice to consume alcohol or in any way judge a woman for choosing to enjoy her favorite alcoholic beverage; it is intended to eliminate the chance her baby will have even the slightest reduction in their intellectual and physical abilities.
Myth: One glass of wine is not enough for the developing baby to even be exposed to the alcohol.
Any alcohol consumed by a pregnant woman is passed to the developing baby, even if it’s a small amount. There is no threshold of prenatal alcohol consumption below which the baby is not exposed.
Myth: Drinking wine is better than using heroin or cocaine while pregnant.
Alcohol, including wine, causes far more damage to the developing baby than any other drug.  The Institute of Medicine says, “Of all the substances of abuse (including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana), alcohol produces by far the most serious neurobehavioral effects in the fetus.” No type of alcohol or illicit drugs consumed during pregnancy are completely without risk.
Myth: You have to be an alcoholic to drink enough to cause real damage
The medical research is clear: Drinking at a level below the threshold for alcoholism can still cause damage to the growing baby.  There are many women who are not alcoholics that have children with measurable effects of alcohol exposure. Damage can be caused by a pregnant woman’s lack of awareness of the risks–not only as a result of her alcoholism.
Myth: Alcohol can only cause physical deformities.  If the baby looks normal, it must be fine.
The vast majority (over 85%) of children with damage from prenatal alcohol exposure have no physical birth defects, only cognitive and/or behavioral consequences.  There is such a wide range of effects that most subtle behavioral and cognitive difficulties are rarely diagnosed as alcohol-related.
Myth: It is alarming and even condescending for a doctor or anyone else to advise a woman to abstain from alcohol during pregnancy.
In the United States 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, so it is possible that the first time a woman is told that alcohol can harm her pregnancy is after she is already pregnant and has been drinking. It is important for physicians to advise the woman of the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy, be nonjudgmental, and provide guidance for an appropriate intervention if necessary. If a woman has been drinking alcohol during her pregnancy, the earlier she stops the greater the chance that her child will not have alcohol-related birth defects.
All women should be reminded of the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure. If a woman is informed of the risk and decides to drink, that is her decision–NOFAS is opposed to any rules, regulations, or statutes that seek to punish or sanction women for drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Practitioners should always inform their patients about the risks of known exposures.
It is important for pregnant women to be reminded that proper nutrition, good general health, and early and regular prenatal doctor visits might help reduce the effects of light drinking during pregnancy. It is believed that some women have a genetic predisposition that increases the vulnerability of their embryo or fetus to alcohol exposure, and, consequently, some women have a genetic make-up that reduces their vulnerability for having an alcohol-effected birth. However, the scientific community does not know for sure whether or not these genetic and epigenetic factors (changes in how genes are expressed without altering the underlying DNA sequence) contribute to the vulnerable pregnancies for certain women.

The Simple Approach

Thousands of pieces of research have shown alcohol to be a neurotoxin in utero.  That means alcohol is a toxic substance to the developing baby just like carbon monoxide and lead. Alcohol causes the death of developing brain cells in the embryo or fetus.  Common sense advises not exposing a developing baby to any amount of a toxic substance.

Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients

There's no magic formula for a healthy pregnancy diet. In fact, during pregnancy the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet deserve special attention. Here's what tops the list.

Folate and folic acid — Prevent birth defects

Folate is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects, serious abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord. The synthetic form of folate found in supplements and fortified foods is known as folic acid. Folic acid supplementation has been shown to decrease the risk of preterm delivery.

How much you need: 800 micrograms of folate or folic acid a day before conception and throughout pregnancy

Good sources: Fortified cereals are great sources of folic acid. Leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits, and dried beans and peas are good sources of naturally occurring folate.

Food	Serving size	Folate or Folic acid content
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26
Cereal	3/4 cup (15 to 60 g) ready-to-eat cereal	100 to 700 mcg — choose a cereal that's 100 percent fortified
Spinach	1/2 cup (95 g) boiled spinach	115 mcg
Beans	1/2 cup (88 g) boiled Great Northern beans	90 mcg
Asparagus	4 boiled spears (60 g)	89 mcg
Oranges	1 orange (154 g)	52 mcg
Peanuts	1 ounce (28 g) dry roasted	41 mcg

In addition to making healthy food choices, taking a daily prenatal vitamin — ideally starting three months before conception — can help ensure you're getting enough of this essential nutrient.

Calcium — Strengthen bones

You and your baby need calcium for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems run normally.

How much you need: 1,000 milligrams a day; pregnant teenagers need 1,300 milligrams a day

Good sources: Dairy products are the best absorbed sources of calcium. Nondairy sources include broccoli and kale. Many fruit juices and breakfast cereals are fortified with calcium, too.

Food	Serving size	Calciumcontent
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26
Cereal	1 cup (20 to 60 g) calcium-fortified ready-to-eat cereal	3 to 1,000 mg
Milk	1 cup (237 mL) skim milk	299 mg
Yogurt	6 oz. (170 g) low-fat fruit yogurt	235 mg
Cheese	1 oz. (28 g) part-skim mozzarella cheese	222 mg
Salmon	3 oz. (85 g) canned pink salmon with bones	181 mg
Spinach	1/2 cup (95 g) boiled spinach	145 mg
Juice	1 cup (237 mL) calcium-fortified orange juice	348 mg

Vitamin D — Promote bone strength

Vitamin D also helps build your baby's bones and teeth.

How much you need: 600 international units (IU) a day

Good sources: Fatty fish, such as salmon, is a great source of vitamin D. Other options include fortified milk and orange juice.

Food	Serving size	Vitamin D content
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Fish	3 oz. (85 g) cooked sockeye salmon	447 IU
Juice	8 oz. (237 mL) calcium- and vitamin D-fortified orange juice	100 IU
Milk	1 cup (237 mL) skim milk	115 IU
Eggs	1 large hard-boiled egg (50 g)	44 IU

Extra-Ordinary Health Benefits Of Bitter Kola

BITTER kola is a popular agricultural produce available in large quantity in West Africa and it is a tree that grows in the rain forests. Bitter Kola has been identified as a potent antibiotic which could be effective in the treatment of many deceases.

The fruit, seeds, nuts and bark of the plant have been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat ailments from coughs to fever. As with any other herb, you never consume Garcinia kola without first discussing its use and benefits with your physician, especially if you are currently being treated for other medical conditions or are on any medications.

However, Bitter Kola is considered as an effective agricultural produce in the treatment of cough, diarrhea, tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. “When food is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria, chew bitter kola immediately after eating, it will prevent the development of any infection or poisoning.

Bitter Kola was eaten mostly by the elderly people because of their belief that it could prolong life.” Actually, researches in modern science have revealed that bitter kola contains chemical compounds that will help the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and has other medicinal uses which account for its longevity property in man. “Bitter kola is anti-poison too, it has the ability to repel evil men and spirits, it could sound superstitious but it works.

The naturalist even said that the seed and the bark of bitter kola should be eaten together in cases where food poisoning is suspected, “it helps to detoxify the system”. Indeed, it really works!

Uses of Garcinia Kola

It improves the function of the lung
Garcinia kola has been used for centuries to treat chest colds in traditional medicine, but research has taken a look and found out why it is effective. A study in the 2008 issue of The Internet Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on mice, reports that Garcinia kola improved respiratory function after 28 days of use of a Garcinia extract. Written by David A. Ofusori, MSc, from Igbinedion University in Nigeria, the study shows that Garcinia kola works by dilating the alveolar ducts and sacs in the lungs by improving the strength of the fibers in the lung tissue. Garcinia kola’s beneficial lung properties are attributed to its high antioxidant content.

It Reduces Eye Pressure
An increase in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma, according to a report from The New York Times Health Guide. Researchers at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria tested the effectiveness of eye drops that contained 0.5 percent extract of Garcinia kola. The results of their study, published in the January 2010 issue of Middle East African Journal of Opthamology, showed that the opthamolic solution that contained the Garcinia significantly reduced eye pressure when used twice a day.

It Relieves Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by pain, inflammation and limited movement in the joints, according to the National Institutes of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis can include joint injury, obesity and ageing. Since many arthritis sufferers prefer natural herbal medicines to other pain relievers and medications, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the effects of Garcinia kola against arthritis symptoms. The results of the study, written by Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, conclude that Garcinia kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain and increased joint movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis symptoms. It is believed that Garcinia kola works well as a result of its antioxidant properties.

The side effects reported from the Garcinia kola use in this study were “weight loss”, “increase in sex drive” and “extended sleep” which many considered helpful to meet their individual and marital demands. If you take Garcinia kola and experience diarrhea, hives, irregular heartbeat or other signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.

Medicinal Significance
Garcinia kola is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

Cold Remedy
Garcinia kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is suggested, in particular, for coughs and sneezing.

Knee Osteoarthritis
Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. It reduced pain and swelling and improved movement.

Immunity
Garcinia kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used to prevent infections and viruses, especially of the immune system.

Hop Substitute
Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.

Weight Loss
Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.

Another importance of bitter kola is that its repels snakes. It can be used to chase snakes away. For snake prevention, spread it around the building.

Bitter Kola health benefit for malaria
Considerable experimental studies found the chemical constituents in bitter kola have anti-malaria properties. That aside, traditional healers have for many years prescribed bitter kola for the treatment of malaria infections.

Researchers who reported that bitter kola had anti-malaria effect in the 2010 issue of Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, from a survey of plants used by traditional healers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, attributed this to its quinones content.

The importance of bitter kola cannot be over floored, it therefore behoves on everyone to utilize effectively all the benefits embedded in it.

Natural Skin Care Information: All You Need to Know

 Taking care of one's skin is no longer a choice, but a 21st century preoccupation because of the ever-changing ideals of the true meaning of beautiful. The media and internet is awash with ads about what it deems true beauty and flawless skin.

Well, you can disregard what you've learned from the popular media because you will be learning nothing but the real truth about all those beauty products and the exact meaning of glowing skin - just the basics of natural skin care. Here, we'll lay bear all the natural skin care information you're seeking that others may not be willing to share. First and foremost, like our body's other organs, our skin can adequately take care of itself. We all know the skin is the largest body organ, right?

The skin is the first thing that protects us from any harmful elements and its also accountable for hindering viruses, foreign contaminants and harmful bacteria. Due to this, it functions as a well-coordinated system.

The use of commercial skin care products and cosmetics loaded with synthetic chemicals causes imbalances in this well-coordinated system. The best way we can take care of this system is by being very careful about what exactly we use on our skin.

Although our skin is waterproof, this does not mean it doesn't absorb any toxins and chemicals. The most recent studies indicated that human skin can absorb about 60% of any substance that is put on the surface of the skin. This would be great if the only thing we put was water. Unfortunately, things have changed and the number of people putting synthetic chemicals on their skins through the use of creams, lotions and moisturizers is increasing.

Never experiment with different skin care products to just check how it goes. If you want to find the products that work best with your skin type, it's important that you schedule a visit to your dermatologist and let them know that you would choose the most natural skin care routine over all other things. The dermatologist will be able to help you settle on the most suitable products.

Another thing is to be careful of what you eat. A lot of people are not aware of the fact that what they eat plays a major role in their natural skin care efforts. Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption can accelerate the rate at which your skin ages. If you would like your skin to appear more youthful, then you will have to quit such bad habits. Your skin and all other body organs will be grateful for the change.

Additionally, it's also important that you stay well hydrated all the time for the sake of your skin. If you have dry and cracked skin, using natural skin care moisturizers, oils and lotions would be the best idea. Oils will create an extra protective layer just over your skin's surface. However, avoid using oils if your skin is oily. Sebum, which is naturally produced by sebaceous glands, will be enough to hydrate your skin.

Vitamin D Deficiency - Things to Know

Vitamin D is a part of the "Calcium-vitamin D-Parathyroid hormone" endocrine axis. It is crucial for calcium metabolism. Adequate calcium intake along with Vitamin D is necessary to maintain the peak bone mass achieved by an individual. Vitamin D adequacy during early age helps in reducing the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Vitamin D deficiency and low calcium intake are important risk factors for osteoporosis. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are more at risk of vitamin D deficiency, which is also prevalent in children between the ages of six months and five years, elderly people and those who aren't exposed to adequate sunlight. Men between the ages of 30 and 60, adolescent girls and women between the ages of 15 and 30 are also likely to develop vitamin D deficiency. If you are Vitamin D deficient, then you have an increased risk of developing Rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis depending on your age group. The most well recognized function of active Vitamin D involves regulation of calcium and phosphorus balance for bone mineralization and remodeling. Without adequate levels in the bloodstream, dietary calcium cannot be absorbed. In the long term this leads to weakened and brittle bones that break easily. Approximately 40%-60% of total skeletal mass at maturity is accumulated during childhood and adolescence. Rickets results from inadequate mineralization of growing bone. Can a perfectly normal individual be deficient? Studies from India show that Vitamin D deficiency has a very high prevalence rate upto 70-100%, even in otherwise healthy individuals of all age groups. All over India, vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent in pregnant women and lactating mothers. Relatively, fish are a rich source of vitamin D. The residents of Bengal eat more fish compared to the rest of the Indians. Individuals of all walks of life are equally deficient, be it doctors, sportsmen, or even soldiers who eat well, exercise and spend good amount of time in the sun. Undoubtedly, the situation od Vitamin D deficiency is very grim in India, and has to be recognized as a major health problem. Even excess of it can also be a big health problem. One must be careful not to over enthusiastically over treat without actually monitoring Vitamin D levels. Excessive ingestion of this vitamin may lead to increased blood calcium levels, constipation, decreased appetite, lethargy, dehydration, failure to gain weight in children, increased urination, increased thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, deposition of calcium in kidneys, and headache. Vitamin D deficiency is a preventable and treatable condition. You need to be aware

15 Tips To Maintain A Healthy Skin

The skin is the outer protective layer of the body of any animal including human, it's appearance could either speak positively (if it is healthy) or negatively (if it is unhealthy) of the bearer. Hence, maintaining a healthy skin is very essential as a human being and this can be achieved by adopting good skin care and healthy life style choices which can help delay the natural aging process and various skin problems. Below are 15 tips to maintain a healthy skin: 1. PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems, as well as increase the risk of skin cancer. Use sunscreen: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours or more often if you're swimming or perspiring. Seek shade: Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest. Wear protective clothing: Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also consider laundry additives, which give clothing an additional layer of ultraviolet protection for a certain number of washings, or special sun-protective clothing (which is specifically designed to block ultraviolet rays). 2. TREAT YOUR SKIN GENTLY Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. To keep it gentle: Limit bath time: Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm, rather than hot water. Avoid strong soaps: Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers. Shave carefully: To protect and lubricate your skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving. For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it. Pat dry: After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin. Moisturize dry skin: If your skin is dry, use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. For daily use, consider a moisturizer that contains SPF. 3. EAT A HEALTHY DIET A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The association between diet and acne isn't clear, but some research suggests that a diet rich in vitamin C and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might promote younger looking skin. 4. QUIT SMOING Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health. Smoking also damages collagen and elastin (the fibers that give your skin strength and elasticity). In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking (such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke) can contribute to wrinkles. If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. Ask your doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking. 5. MANAGE STRESS Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin (and a healthy state of mind) take steps to manage your stress. Set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect. 6. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER Drink plenty of water, your skin is made of water so therefore, drinking more water will be highly favourable to the skin. 7. AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE MORE OFTEN Avoid touching your face often. Doing this can spread serious bacteria that causes your pores to get irritated from getting on your face. 8. WASH YOUR FACE REGULARLY Wash your face before you go to bed, and after you get up in the morning. Before you go to bed, splash warm water and cold water on your skin. For better results when you expose yourself to water on your face let, the liquid air dry. There can be a bacteria on the towel you use to dry your face. 9. WASH YOUR PILLOW CASE ALWAYS Wash your pillow cases often. Doing this can prevent breakouts (Acne) towards your skin. 10. CLEAN YOUR MAKE-UP BRUSHES A study have found that most women never wash their brushes or sponges, even though they collect dirt and bacteria which can cause breakouts. "You should wash loose powder brushes every two to three weeks, and those used to apply foundation once a week. Mix a couple of drops of gentle facial cleanser or shampoo and lukewarm water in a cup, swish your brushes around, rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry, and lay flat to air dry. 11. SANITIZE YOUR SMARTPHONE Smart phones you can't keep your hands off of can get more germ-infested than a toilet in a public toilet. In fact, the glass touch-screens on mobile devices are so good at spreading viruses that sharing them may be almost as bad as sneezing in someone's face. Here's a scary thought: All those germs land right on your cheek and jawline every time you chat away, causing spots and irritation. To keep your phone (and face) bacteria-free, wipe it down with an antibacterial wipe like Clorox Disinfecting Wipes a few times a day. 12. DROP DAIRY FROM YOUR DIET "Dairy products (even those that are organic) contain cow hormones that stimulate your oil glands and your pores, leading to acne". Beware of hidden dairy in foods like salad dressing, protein bars, and shakes. And if you have to go there, stick to skimmed milk. "The hormones are concentrated in the fat, so it's your best option." 13. DON'T NEGLECT YOUR NECK AND CHEST Most of us are guilty of stopping our skincare routine as soon as we hit our chin. And our neglected neck and chest take vengeance by wrinkling, sagging, and displaying dark spots that beg to be hidden by a turtleneck. The skin on these areas is thinner, and doesn't have a strong blood supply, so it doesn't heal well. Plus it's an area that we often forget to protect with sunscreen. Use the same products as you would on your face, but start lightly (every other day) when applying active ingredients like retinols or acids since they may cause some initial irritation. 14. STRIP OFF YOUR MAKE UP BEFORE GOING TO BED Leaving makeup and dirt on skin doesn't just clog pores; it can cause excessive dryness and even skin dandruff. Most makeup contains a sugar-type molecule that can grow yeast overnigh. Don't forget to thoroughly remove eye makeup too because it can lead to bumpy rashes around the eyes or small white bumps called milia cyst.. Try Rinse-Off Eye Makeup before going to bed. 15. STAY OFF HOT WATER A steamy shower may feel great, but it's one of the worst things you can do for your skin. Not only does the heat strip essential oils, but it creates a mild burn. Blood vessels respond by dilating in an effort to cool the skin, causing flushing and ruddiness. When you're in your twenties, you can take a hot shower, be red & swollen and recover in an hour, but in your thirties, it may take 2 hours. By your forties, your skin just doesn't have the ability to shrink back to its original state so you stay ruddy all the time.

Top 5 Natural Asthma Remedies

Most people do not even realize that asthma can be life-threatening. Despite the fact that there are more conventional treatments available than ever before, the death rate from asthma has more than doubled since 1980. Now more than ever asthma sufferers are turning to natural asthma remedies for asthma relief.

Natural asthma remedies are a safe and effective way to get relief from your asthma symptoms such as tightness or pain in your chest, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Natural asthma remedies have been used for years for treating asthma.

Another reason for asthma sufferers to turn to natural asthma remedies is because asthma medications have a host of side effects. They contribute to yeast growth, osteoporosis, rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, thinning of the skin and connective tissue, etc. They even seem to worsen asthmatic symptoms after a while or become less potent.

Natural asthma remedies do more than treat the asthma symptoms, they are used to aid the body by enhancing its own natural defense mechanisms to heal itself.

Using natural asthma remedies can reduce your reliance on bronchodilators (inhalers), antihistamines and corticosteroids (steroids), reduce symptoms of coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

Top 5 Natural Asthma Remedies:

1. Magnesium - Magnesium helps stabilize the mast cell and relax muscles, so it functions as both an anti-inflammatory nutrient and as a bronchodilator.

2. Supplement with Omega 3 essential fatty acids - natural anti-inflammatory substance, gentle treatment that slowly over time helps the body repair tissue damage.

3. Take a high quality Probiotic - Probiotics can help your body heal asthma from within

4. Vitamin C & E - Vitamin C works as a gentle antihistamine without the side effect s of medications. They have potent anti-inflammatory benefits. Vitamin E penetrates each cell's fatty membrane and protects the cell from damage.

5. Turmeric - Turmeric is a perennial herb of the ginger family used as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Nutritional deficiencies are an important key to beginning to heal asthma. Nutrient supplements target asthma at a cellular level, where things first go wrong.

If you are dealing with the challenges of asthma (as increasing numbers of people are these days!), don't think that potentially dangerous medications are your only choice.

Because when you help your body naturally from within and support it in addressing some of the underlying factors behind asthma, you can feel a dramatic difference in your symptoms.

Type 2 Diabetes - The Effect of Obesity on the Brain

Both obesity and Type 2 diabetes are linked to brain shrinkage and poor brain function in older people. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and several other research centers in Pittsburgh, United States, decided to compare the brain of a group of young people. Some of the participants had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, others were obese, and the balance were in the average weight range in good health.

Their study, reported on in the International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience in July 2015, included 15 individuals between 12 and 21 years of age...

• 5 had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes,
• 5 were obese with normal blood sugar levels and no sign of Type 2 diabetes, and
• 5 were of normal weight and in good health.

The brain of each participant was examined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)...

• the normal-weight individuals had more volume in the part of the brain called the caudate nucleus, than did the other two groups.
• another part of the brain, known as the thalamus, was greater in size in the normal weight and obese groups than in the Type 2 diabetes group.
• another difference was seen in how ions, or charged particles, travel throughout the white matter, where some thinking takes place.

The caudate nucleus is used for choosing actions to reach certain goals, learning which actions are successful, and modifying the actions when needed. The thalamus has to do with sensations of touch, sight and hearing, and helps to regulate the sleep and wakefulness cycle. Measurements of ingoing and outgoing ions are thought to have to do with brain cell size and how well brain cells are protected.

With only fifteen participants, the work is a pilot study, designed to learn what might be found in larger studies. It has been strongly suggested more research be carried out along this important line of investigation.

In related work, the journal Neuroimage, published in August 2015 reports on work conducted on waist and brain sizes. The study performed at the University of Greifswald and various research institutions in both Germany and the United States, compared waist size and gray matter in the brain of each of 2344 individuals. Parts of the brain involved in...

• thinking,
• processing rewards, and
• turning off appetite

were smaller in individuals with a high waist circumference.

As both these studies were completed at the same time, researchers indicate care needs to be taken in interpreting the results. It is not possible to conclude whether belly fat could be affecting the brain or whether the brain could be affecting belly fat. More research will be needed to solve this fascinating question.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

The Top Five Home Remedies for Eczema

Eczema is by no question a painful and irritating disease. Scratching your skin once it attacks will only make it worse. There are many ways to provide temporary relief to eczema and most of the ingredients required are found at your home. Just a word of caution, though, eczema is a disease that should be treated with medical care. If the recommended treatments in the succeeding sections seem to make your eczema worse, stop the treatment and consult a qualified physician.

Coconut Oil

Apply a liberal amount of coconut oil on the affected area. This will moisturize your skin and help prevent dryness and flaking. If you cannot get coconut oil, use mudpack as a replacement. Coconut oil is readily available in drugstores.

Cold Compress

Do this for two times a day and feel the relief. It will reduce the itchiness, thus preventing you from rubbing it. The cold compress, however, may absorb the moisture of your skin so keep the usage to a minimum number of times daily. Ideally, apply a dermatologist-approved cream right after the cold compress treatment.

Milk Compress

Place a cloth dipped in milk on the affected area and leave it there for 15 minutes. Just like coconut oil, this will moisturize your skin, relieve the pain and reduce the possibility of drying and flaking.

Sunbath

Sun bath may be done while walking briskly in the early morning or while jogging. This should be done before ten in the morning when the sun's rays are still cool to the skin and are still rich with vitamin D. After ten in the morning, the sun's rays are already very harmful so stay away from open spaces.

Steam Bath

Do this twice a day to get relief. If steam bath is too hot for you, you can use a mild hot compress to relieve the pain. Be very diligent in doing this so you do not experience itching and inflammation again and again.

Each person's skin will have different reactions to the remedies provided above. Always consult a qualified physician if the eczema gets worse or if no relief is felt. Remember to stay away from water contact unless it is necessary because water is a known trigger to eczema attacks. This happens when the skin gets wet and no moisturizer is applied. Once the water evaporates, the skin is left dry and this causes the eczema to get worse.

 

How To Naturally Regrow Hair In 15 Minutes

Observing a head full of locks lessen is not many exciting. You could battle with trying to either, cease or mask, the losing of your own hair. Even better, you may just want it back! This information has guidance and tips on hair loss that could be just what you are searching for.

Prevent locks damage, kinks, and snags by lying on pillowcases made out of silk or satin. The load of your respective go on the pillow produces a great deal of friction, along with your head of hair is caught at the center. The sleek finishes of silk and satin allow your your hair to glide within the textile while you move on your sleep, which means a lot less tugging and breaking.

You could incorporate a huge amount of healthy proteins in your daily diet to help prevent hair thinning. Head of hair is comprised of health proteins. Healthy proteins can be obtained from foodstuffs, including species of fish, chicken eggs, steak and poultry. In case you are a vegan, or just don't care for meats, try out beans and lentils. Health proteins is vital for the introduction of new your hair for that reason, by raising your intake of health proteins you can lessen simply how much locks you could possibly shed.

As a way to support grow back locks which has been misplaced, you might like to look at purchasing an organic shampoo or conditioner. Frequently, hair thinning is triggered by the use of hair shampoos and also other head of hair remedies, so it is important that you turn back this injury. If you adored this article so you would like to collect more info relating to Hair Regrowth Tips - Naturalhairregrowthtips.Com - nicely visit the web site. Organic hair shampoos accomplish that by purifying your head and unclogging hair follicles to ensure that head of hair can grow back.

As the few days continues on, try and get the maximum amount of fresh air since you can to help rejuvenate your body with o2. Should you continue to be in the house all the time, your own hair is certain to get quite wet and lose its feel. This will result in poor quality and might make your your hair vulnerable.

Look at obtaining your thyroid gland checked out, should you suffer from hair loss! One of the many unfavorable side effects of a thyroid condition is hairloss. In order to get your own hair back again on the right track, you have to have the thyroid difficulty taken care of first!

Castor oils could be a normal defend with your hair loss protection. Blending a teaspoon of castor oils with an holistic shampoo can increase quantity and denseness inside the head of hair and make up a much more controllable hair shaft. Stay away from shampoos with different chemicals, simply because this will negate the effectiveness of the oil. You will notice a reduction in your hair decrease after a couple of apps.

It might audio astounding, however, if you prevent conditions rich in contamination, then you could actually be stopping hairloss. It has been confirmed in scientific studies that men that live in aspects of high contamination are more prone to building hairloss as a consequence of pollutants that happen to be present in their bloodstreams.

You have to energize the circulation inside your scalp each morning if you're seeking to re-increase your hair. This doesn't need to be a full-on restorative massage. You only have to work your convenience over your scalp within a rounded motion for at least a few a few minutes. This may obtain the bloodstream streaming and induce hair growth.

Consume a lot of eco-friendly and yellow vegatables and fruits. What you're soon after this is actually the carotene. This will help as a result of way your body transforms this compound right into a powerful vitamin supplement. The final result of using this dietary supplement can be a larger, richer head of head of hair that's basically much stronger than before you began.

Trying to keep your scalp as thoroughly clean as is possible will help you to avoid hair loss. Your head can be like your face often. For those who have plugged skin pores, you will probably have skin breakouts. If you have a messy scalp, you are more inclined to lose head of hair. Clean your head persistently by using a mild cleaning product or service.

Be sure you are getting enough proteins in your daily diet. When your follicles aren't receiving sufficient proteins, they move into a sleeping stage by which no new the growth of hair happens. If new hair isn't increasing in, the existing your hair will drop out. Consuming a healthy diet regime with enough health proteins can stop this pattern.

To help keep from dropping your own hair, try and get ample steel in what you eat. Metal deficiency not just brings about anemia, it can cause hair loss. Fortunately, this is amongst the less complicated techniques to lower your chance of hair loss. Get an steel supplement or try to eat more meals like clams, soybeans, pumpkin plant seeds and green spinach.

As you have seen, hairloss isn't an inevitable approach is numerous situations. There are many actions you can take to further improve the healthiness of your head and hair follicles to help keep your mind of head of hair for as long as probable. Try these simple suggestions and find out if they help hair problem.