19 Ocak 2008 Cumartesi

About Cold Weather

Dont stay outside with t-shirt, or skirts. Wear warm clothes!

12 Ekim 2007 Cuma

What is Carbohydarete ?

Carbohydrate foods in their natural state have many benefits: They are high in fiber, low in fat, and a good source of vitamins. They can also be a good source of minerals, depending on the mineral content of the soil they were grown in. Carbohydrates, like any food or nutrient, however, are only beneficial in the right amount. If you want to derive all the benefits of carbohydrates, you need to eat them in the amount that is right for you.

The right amount of carbohydrates for most people is about 40% of their diet, with emphasis on the complex variety. More than 50% of the diet as carbohydrates or too many refined carbohydrates causes problems. Complex carbohydrates in the right amount are beneficial. Those who refine and overeat them bring out their bad side. Too much of anything is bad for the body, and low-fat starchy foods are no exception. When sugars or starches become a larger percentage of our diet than best suits our individual biochemistry, carbohydrate toxicity occurs.

Carbohydrate toxicity is increasingly widespread due to the following misconceptions circulated by the media:

  • The more carbohydrates you eat, the better.
  • All carbohydrates are created equal.
  • All fat is bad and should be avoided as much as possible.
  • We eat too much protein and need to eat less.
  • None of the preceding is true. The problem with this erroneous nutritional belief system is that it leads one to overload the body with carbohydrates, and the following problems result:
  • Excess carbohydrate intake displaces protein, which is needed for energy, tissue repair, blood sugar balance, and immune function.
  • Excessive carbohydrate intake will lead to excessive levels of insulin, which can cause weight gain, bloating, fatigue, food cravings, and cardiovascular disease.
  • Faddish high-carbohydrate, ultra-low-fat diets do not provide enough essential fatty acids.
  • Too many carbohydrates, especially concentrated sweeteners, can stress the adrenal glands into a state of exhaustion.
  • Diets too high in carbohydrates upset prostaglandins. a family of hormonelike compounds that must be in balance for health to exist.
  • A diet too high in carbohydrates and too low in protein can cause liver damage.

While the preceding percentages are a helpful guide, the optimal intake of carbohydrates will differ for each person. Some may thrive on a diet that consists mostly of carbohydrates. Most, however, will not. Many women over age thirty will feelbloated and tired on a diet that is 60% carbohydrates or more. We are all different, and need to examine our own unique metabolism to determine our optimal range for carbohydrate intake.


An Article From: http://www.health-care-articles.info/health-basics/what-is-carbohydrate.htm

22 Eylül 2007 Cumartesi

Yoga

Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. As a general term in Hinduism it has been defined as referring to "technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experience and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence." Yoga is also intimately connected to the religious beliefs and practices of the other Indian religions.

Outside India, Yoga is mostly associated with the practice of asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga or as a form of exercise, although it has influenced the entire Indian religions family and other spiritual practices throughout the world.

Hindu texts discussing different aspects of yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and many others.[3][4]

Major branches of Yoga include: Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Raja Yoga, known simply as Yoga in the context of Hindu philosophy, is one of the six orthodox (āstika) schools of thought, established by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.


Goal of Yoga

here are numerous opinions on what the goal of Yoga may be, although generally they involve some kind of union, either of a personal or a non-personal nature.

Within the monist schools of Advaita Vedanta and Shaivism this perfection takes the form of Moksha, which is a liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death (Samsara) at which point there is a cessation of thought and an experience of blissful union with the Supreme Brahman. For the dualistic bhakti schools of Vaishnavism, bhakti itself is the ultimate goal of the yoga process, wherein perfection culminates in an eternal relationship with Vishnu or one of his associated avatars such as Krishna or Rama.



An important yoga article from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga

9 Eylül 2007 Pazar

Everything Abouth Tooth

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This web-site is about tooth. In that web-site you can find information abouth diagram of a tooth and tips of tooth care.

2 Eylül 2007 Pazar

What should We Do To Be Health?

1-) Eat fruids becouse they have vitamins.
2-) Dont drink cold beverages.
3-) If the weather is cold, wear harm clothes.
4-) Sleep at least 7 hours.
5-) Dont use cigarette or alcohol.

3 Temmuz 2007 Salı

Stress and anxiety

Definition
Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear. The source of this uneasiness is not always known or recognized, which can add to the distress you feel.

Alternative Names
Anxiety; Feeling uptight; Stress; Tension; Jitters; Apprehension
Considerations
Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, stress is good -- it can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much stress, or a strong response to stress, is harmful. It can set you up for general poor health as well as specific physical or psychological illnesses like infection, heart disease, or depression. Persistent and unrelenting stress often leads to anxiety and unhealthy behaviors like overeating and abuse of alcohol or drugs.
Emotional states like grief or depression and health conditions like an overactive thyroid, low blood sugar, or heart attack can also cause stress.
Anxiety is often accompanied by physical symptoms, including:
Twitching or trembling
Muscle tension, headaches
Sweating
Dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
Abdominal pain (may be the only symptom of stress, especially in a child)
Sometimes other symptoms accompany anxiety:
Dizziness
Rapid or irregular heart rate
Rapid breathing
Diarrhea or frequent need to urinate
Fatigue
Irritability, including loss of your temper
Sleeping difficulties and nightmares
Decreased concentration
Sexual problems
Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric conditions that involve excessive anxiety. They include generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social phobia.

Common Causes
Certain drugs, both recreational and medicinal, can lead to symptoms of anxiety due to either side effects or withdrawal from the drug. Such drugs include caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, cold remedies, decongestants, bronchodilators for asthma, tricyclic antidepressants, cocaine, amphetamines, diet pills, ADHD medications, and thyroid medications.
A poor diet can also contribute to stress or anxiety -- for example, low levels of vitamin B-12. Performance anxiety is related to specific situations, like taking a test or making a presentation in public. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a traumatic event like war, physical or sexual assault, or a natural disaster.
In very rare cases, a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma ) may be the cause of anxiety. The symptoms are caused by an overproduction of hormones responsible for the feelings of anxiety.

Home Care
The most effective solution is to find and address the source of your stress or anxiety. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. A first step is to take an inventory of what you think might be making you "stress out":
What do you worry about most?
Is something constantly on your mind?
Does anything in particular make you sad or depressed?
Then, find someone you trust (friend, family member, neighbor, clergy) who will listen to you. Often, just talking to a friend or loved one is all that is needed to relieve anxiety. Most communities also have support groups and hotlines that can help. Social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals may be needed for therapy and medication.
Also, find healthy ways to cope with stress. For example:
Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet. Don't overeat.
Get enough sleep.
Exercise regularly.
Limit caffeine and alcohol.
Don't use nicotine, cocaine, or other recreational drugs.
Learn and practice relaxation techniques like guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, tai chi, or meditation. Try biofeedback, using a certified professional to get you started.
Take breaks from work. Make sure to balance fun activities with your responsibilities. Spend time with people you enjoy.

Weakness ( Muscle Weakness )

Definition
Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles. You may tired quickly.

Alternative Names
Lack of strength; Muscle weakness
Considerations
Weakness may be subjective (the person feels weak, but has no measurable loss of strength) or objective (measurable loss of strength as noted in a physical exam). Weakness may be generalized (total body weakness) or localized to a specific area, side of the body, limb, or muscle.
A subjective feeling of weakness may be associated with infectious diseases such as infectious mononucleosis and influenza.
Weakness is more notable when it occurs in only one area of the body (localized or focal weakness). Localized weakness may follow a stroke, exacerbation of multiple sclerosis, or trauma to a motor nerve root or peripheral nerve.

Common Causes
Measurable weakness may result from a variety of conditions including metabolic, neurologic, primary muscular diseases, and toxic disorders.
METABOLIC
Addison's disease
ThyrotoxicosisNEUROLOGIC
Stroke (often localized weakness)
Bell's palsy (weakness of one side of the face)
A nerve impingement syndrome such as a slipped disk in the spine
Multiple sclerosis (may be localized)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease; often begins localized, gradually progressing to generalized)
Cerebral palsy (localized weakness associated with spasticity)
Guillain-Barre syndromePRIMARY MUSCULAR DISEASES
Muscular dystrophy (Duchenne)
Becker muscular dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy
Dermatomyositis
TOXIC
Organophosphate poisoning (insecticides, nerve gas)
Paralytic shellfish poisoning
BotulismOTHER
Myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder that interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses to muscle)
Poliomyelitis ("polio" -- an infectious disease that damages motor neurons)

Home Care
Follow prescribed therapy for treating the underlying cause of the weakness.

Call your health care provider if
There is weakness confined to one area of the body.
There is prolonged, unexplained weakness.
You notice the sudden onset of weakness, particularly when it is localized and not accompanied by other complaints, such as fever.
You become suddenly quite weak following a typical viral illness.

What to expect at your health care provider's office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting the weakness in detail may include:
Time pattern
When did the weakness begin?
Did it begin with an illness or injury?
Did it occur suddenly or gradually?
Is the weakness worse in the morning or at night?
Is the weakness noticed only after strenuous activity or exercise?
Did it start following a typical viral illness, such as a cold?
Did it start after a vaccination?
Quality
Is the weakness constant or does it come and go, sometimes effecting different parts of your body?
Does the weakness affect breathing?
Does it affect talking, chewing, or swallowing?
Does it affect walking, climbing stairs, sitting, getting up?
Does it affect use of the hands, arms, or shoulders?
Is there pain with the weakness?
Is there numbness or tingling with the weakness?
Location
Is the weakness limited to a specific area?
Has the area of weakness increased or decreased?
Aggravating factors
What makes the weakness worse?
Physical activity
Rest
Hunger
Fatigue
Pain
Stress
Relieving factors
Does anything help relieve the weakness?
Rest
Eating
Pain relief
Other symptoms
What other symptoms are also present?
Fever
Injury
Pain
Numbness or tingling
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Headaches
Changes in vision
Change in skin color or temperature of the area affected
Change in mental state, alertness, or responsiveness
Additional important information
What medications are being taken?
Are there any known allergies?
Physical examination may include special attention paid to examination of heart, lungs, and thyroid gland. If there is localized weakness, the examination will focus on the nerve and muscle functions.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
Thyroid function tests and other blood tests for endocrine disorders
Blood tests such as a CBC and electrolytes
Blood tests for autoimmune disorders
Urine tests (urinalysis)
Nerve conduction studies
Lumbar puncture (CSF collection)
MRI or CT scan of your head and spine
Muscle biopsy