tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71453136508016746982024-03-14T21:22:40.700+08:00Healthy lifeJames Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-68966535307675428342009-02-21T18:03:00.001+08:002009-02-21T18:04:54.068+08:00IM BACKSORRY FOR NOT BLOGGING RECENTLY.. NOW IM BACK AND BELIEVE ME, YOU"LL ENJOY THIS BLOG BECAUSE THERE WILL BE A LOT OF STUFF TO BE ADDED HERE..James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-86535481133958446692008-11-16T22:49:00.002+08:002008-11-16T22:59:38.092+08:00Diabetes In ChildrenYou wouldn't usually associate diabetes with children and adolescents but diabetes is now one of the most chronic childhood diseases. Globally, an estimated 500,000 children under the age of 15 live with Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult health problem, is growing at an alarming rate in children as well.<br /><br />Come November 14, the International Diabetes Federation and WHO together with United Nation will commemorate World Diabetes Day <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">( 2 Day ago)</span>. A two-year (2007 and 2008) focus on children hopes to raise awareness of the warning signs of diabetes and to promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent type 2 diabetes in children.<br /><br />With huge increase in the number of children developing diabetes, chances are yu may know an affected family. Here are some of the signs of diabetes to look out :<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Frequent urination</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Excessive thirst</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Increased hunger</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Weight loss</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Tiredness</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Lack of interest and concentration</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Blurred vision</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">>Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken as the flu)</span><br /><br />Source:WORLDDIABETESDAY.ORGJames Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-48168550412396749982008-09-18T18:32:00.002+08:002008-09-18T21:57:49.972+08:00Mood changes reflect 'growing pains' of changing your life<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnxe5hyDBctacu2Dc7OxaYYYQx5v6yXZDpEDFhwCWsOwgEJN5Q_p3zLA0oRq4Umlq1GrnM55Pyc-jgW6HMh7CoNUCltHrxdopMZGxdAAHFToORaVHKWdS-mhUxcLjpFSawfjc-vB1kUdF/s1600-h/smoking.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnxe5hyDBctacu2Dc7OxaYYYQx5v6yXZDpEDFhwCWsOwgEJN5Q_p3zLA0oRq4Umlq1GrnM55Pyc-jgW6HMh7CoNUCltHrxdopMZGxdAAHFToORaVHKWdS-mhUxcLjpFSawfjc-vB1kUdF/s320/smoking.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247360111795098498" border="0" /></a>One topic that I think is important to cover when talking about stopping tobacco use is mood. Most people find mood changes occur frequently when first quitting and sometimes even severely enough to cause problems. <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> In fact, many remark that when they quit they "just don't feel like themselves." Some people believe that they become a "mean person" when they quit, or that their whole personality is altered. In many cases, this is symptomatic of the change process itself. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Before you ever started using tobacco, it felt "normal" not to smoke. Once you started to smoke on a regular basis, you began to identify with being a smoker. Over time, you got used to the behaviors and attitudes that surround it — both your own and those of the world around you. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> After using tobacco for an extended period of time, it may now feel like it is a part of who you are. So it is not uncommon when quitting to not "feel like yourself" for a while. But with time you will gradually begin to feel "normal" again as a non-smoker. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Changes in mood can be a symptom of withdrawal. These symptoms may include irritability, anxiousness, frustration, nervousness, anger and depression. Some of these symptoms can be offset by proper use of medications to help you quit. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> However, there is still the emotional attachment to the cigarette that needs to be acknowledged and addressed. You may experience feelings of fear, resentment, anger, and even grief from the loss. These are normal responses to making a change of this magnitude, to giving up that "old friend." </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> I want to emphasize that these mood fluctuations are temporary and are a result of your changing life. They are not personality characteristics or in any way a permanent condition. It is important to be aware of the potential for these ups and downs and realize that they are transitional — this is just a part of the "growing pains" of change. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> It is also important to prepare ways to manage this emotional ebb and flow when interacting with others. One approach is to let people know in advance that you are quitting and how they can support you. It can also help to structure time alone during the first phase of quitting or plan to be away from typical stressors that could exacerbate a bad mood. Getting a few days or weeks of quitting "under your belt" before taking on tasks or situations you know could negatively impact your temper can be effective in avoiding relapse. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> What are some of the feelings you have when quitting or even just thinking about giving up tobacco? When you've gone through other challenging periods in your life, how have you managed the mood changes? How do you get "re-centered" and put yourself into a better frame of mind when you are riding an emotional roller coaster? If this is something you haven't developed yet, consider seeking help in finding effective strategies to manage your mood during tough times. Think about ways that you can apply new strategies or helpful skills from the past to quitting smoking now.<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here is some tips to help you stop smoking [<a href="http://tommyl33.quitsmokin.hop.clickbank.net/">click here</a>]<br /></p>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-64231703939408475582008-09-16T12:59:00.001+08:002008-09-16T12:59:41.524+08:00I'm Stuck in a Yo-Yo Nightmare! What Can I Do?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration"><i>I'm sick of struggling to lose weight – and then gaining it right back and starting all over again. How do I lose weight permanently?</i></span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration"></span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration"></span><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration">First of all, learn to find JOY in the process of becoming and staying healthy. While nothing in this life is truly perfect or permanent, there is a way to manage and maintain your weight. That’s what you want to aim for, a stable and healthy weight. </span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration"></span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration">How? BALANCE! Aim to eat only as many calories as you use up in living. Learn to eat just the right amount of food (moderation is the key), from all six food groups every day. Learn and practice being physically active every day. In other words: eat for nourishment, mainly, and get your pleasure from life in all of its vast variety. </span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration"></span><br /><span id="_ctl0_cph_Center_bnpInspiration">This is all accomplished slowly, over time, with HELP! Help from others who have done it, who care about you and will cheer you on, and most importantly, divine help from God (or whatever you call your Higher Power).</span><br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-21565987098948880692008-09-14T18:25:00.002+08:002008-09-14T18:39:03.523+08:00Blood test can gauge prostate cancer riskThanks to Genomic research, a simple blood test can be used to determine a man's relative risk of developing prostate cancer. That's because blood work can detect five genetic variants that, according to an international study, are independently associated with the disease, but that, when combined, have a strong cumulative effect of risk.<br /><br />Compared to having none of these genetic variants, researchers write in the New England Journal of Medicine, having four increases the risk of developing prostate cancer by 400 to 500 percent. Family history is added to the equation to make six risk factors. Having at least five of six factors increases the baseline risk by more than 900 percent.<br /><br />"Our finding provides an opportunity to supplement the well-established risk factors (age, race, and family history) by looking at inherited variants," says seniors researcher Dr. Jianfeng Xu of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in North Carolina. And being aware of the cumulative effect of these genetic variants, say Xu, "could substantially improve physicians' ability to assess risk and determine the need for more aggressive screening."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">KNOW YOUR BODY:</span><br />The prostate is walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder in men. The prostate keeps urine and semen flowing in the proper direction, and produces a component of semen called prostatic fluid.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-71005518317699190102008-09-13T23:50:00.004+08:002008-09-14T00:01:26.261+08:00Avoid these calcium robbers<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Aerated drinks</span> have high phosphate content. Phosphate binds calcium in the bowel and reduces its absorption.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Salt</span> may adverse effect on calcium metabolism in the body. This can lead to bone loss. When the amount of sodium in the body goes up, more calcium is excreted from body to maintain a sodium-calcium balance.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;">Cereals and pulses</span> contain phytates, phosphorus compounds, which bind calcium and reduce its bioavailability. Though generally safe, if you think that your intake of cereals may lead to loss of bone health, ask your nutritionist or orthopedic to guide you.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-63793005662610690732008-09-12T15:56:00.003+08:002008-09-12T16:47:04.412+08:00Caffiene<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL5CAs9EJEXL-RO-a0KByhasYsQSJjn3vbEj1dHa_rf-sW5hfT34wSDG0pmgg2i6JMC_q7haqgD5D1xoNVkyJ2r151EtjBn4nVDBRWAP2rq46EBChIVjPAGcCSojaexVhqvXoO3R2JZRM/s1600-h/caffeine.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL5CAs9EJEXL-RO-a0KByhasYsQSJjn3vbEj1dHa_rf-sW5hfT34wSDG0pmgg2i6JMC_q7haqgD5D1xoNVkyJ2r151EtjBn4nVDBRWAP2rq46EBChIVjPAGcCSojaexVhqvXoO3R2JZRM/s320/caffeine.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245053509804872834" border="0" /></a><br />Many people assume that decaffeinated coffee and tea is somehow healthier- and there have been suggested links between caffeine and heart palpitations and pancreatic cancer. But there's growing list of ways that it might actually be good for you.<br /><br />Several studies have flagged coffee as combating or delaying the development of Parkinson's disease in men.<br /><br />It's most likely the caffeine that's doing it, says Dr. Kieran Breen, director of research for the Parkinson's Disease Society in the UK; perhaps it stimulates nerve cells' production of dopamine to counteract the disease's symptoms, or it may actually be protecting the nerve cells.<br /><br />Some studies have suggested the caffeine can help prevent gallstones, though there's no consensus yet. A Japanese study found that middle-aged and older people drinking cofee daily had half rate of common liver cancer.<br /><br />Also, as a pick-me-up, caffeine doesn't just affect mood - there's evidence it can enhance the performance of athletes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">BUT WATCH OUT!</span><br />It has been suggested that caffeine is harmful to those with diabetes or hypertension, though doctors simply advice sufferers to drink it in moderation and the Blood Pressure Association in the UK says cutting out caffeine does not have a major impact on blood pressure.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-54425882644874593482008-09-12T00:59:00.002+08:002008-09-12T01:56:07.204+08:00Detox<span style="font-weight: bold;">What is a detoxification?</span><br />A cleansing and detoxification program is a series of steps taken in order to actively enchance the elimination of toxic wastes from your body that creating, or have the potential to create bothersome symptoms and disease. An exceptional cleansing and detoxification program that greatly improve your health, requires the ingestion of higher quality nutrient. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein, carbohydrates, fats and water. Quiet activities such as prayer, meditation or slow diaphragmatic breathing are equally as important a successful detoxification program.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Types of detox.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Skin Brushing:</span><br />It facilitates the skin cleansing by stimulating the lymphatic system which eliminate toxins through the skin. Lymphatic system is the part of the body responsible for cleansing soft tissue found just under the skin.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">-Instructions:</span><br />*Use a long handled natural bristle brush, or a loofah sponge.<br />*Begin at the base of your teeth and brush in small circles from the legs towards the chest, palms of the hands towards to chest and then back forward the abdomen. Use light pressure. End with the scalp.<br />*Avoid the face, breast and other sensitive areas.<br />*Skin brushing can be done either in the morning or evening shower. It takes only 5-10 minutes.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">-Benefits:</span><br />*The circular brushing promotes a clearer lymphatic pathway. It rejuvenates dull, lifeless skin and gives a healthy glow.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Aromatherapy:</span><br />*Combine in a bath with one cup of Epsom salts and 1 to 2 tablespoons of an essential oil, such as lemon, jojoba, rosemary or olive. These stimulating properties naturally draw toxins through the pores of the skin efficiently.<br />*Or, combine 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 tablespoon cornmeal and several drop almond oil with enough milk to form a paste. Then apply by hand to the entire body (not the face) with gentle and circular motions. Rinse and brush the skin using loofah or sponge. This help exfoliate the skin which indirectly increase respiration and removes toxins.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Balneotherapy:</span><br />This therapeutic bathing uses normal tap water, natural thermal or mineral water. A special built baths contain more than 200 individual jets aimed at various parts of the body. Aromatic essential oils, mineral salts or dried seaweed are added to the water enhance a more therapeutic affect.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">-Benefits:</span><br />*Soothe sore muscles and calm mind<br />*Ease dry or oily, inflamed or itchy<br />*Help patients suffering from rheumatic condition or arthritis.<br />*Increase lymphatic drainage.<br />*Improved blood circulation<br />*Lowered blood pressure.<br />*Improved muscle tone<br />*Increase flexibility.<br />*Relief from emotional stresses and mental fatigue.<br />*Stimulate activity in the liver and kidneys.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Juices:</span><br />For your body's regenerative system to work, toxin must be flushed out and drinking eight glasses of a water a day won't do it alone. To purify your system, try fruit in the morning and vegetables juices in the afternoon along with your normal diet, And remember to stay away from salty food, sugar, alcohol and caffeine.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Go green:</span><br />Say no to snacks and head for food which are high in water content such as cucumber, celery, lettuce and kale. Avoid alcohol, excessive caffeine, red meat and dairy product and always remember to keep up your water intake. No more instant noodles or hamburgers, but it's best to stick to foods low in fat and high in nutrients.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">-Try these:</span><br />*Grapefruits (increase metabolic stimulants)<br />*Grape (high in potassium-essential maintaining normal kidney function)<br />*Cantaloupes (High in digestive enzymes)<br />*Bananas and avocados (maintain blood sugar)James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-77894116568151189952008-09-11T12:47:00.003+08:002008-09-11T13:04:15.424+08:00How it works : Sunburn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPe7_x-eCQOApCHSrED1DoyBe4mPKnUnSrQDFzPG2vWmwKGmO21L6Wn8yQcPz84Utp0O1lBgy-pTZxt_Nd2kE3E9KsjTr-YTJgYWdJozzE766wJzA57VoyEXxp4Bf5tpboOEc79j4TqEK/s1600-h/sunburn.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPe7_x-eCQOApCHSrED1DoyBe4mPKnUnSrQDFzPG2vWmwKGmO21L6Wn8yQcPz84Utp0O1lBgy-pTZxt_Nd2kE3E9KsjTr-YTJgYWdJozzE766wJzA57VoyEXxp4Bf5tpboOEc79j4TqEK/s320/sunburn.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244624842060465922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a little more complicated than a simple heat-and-char process. Immediately after sun exposure, you'll see some pink skin: that comes from dilation of the capillaries in reaction to ultraviolent B rays. "The actual burn you see later comes from series of chemical reactions," say Dr Mehmet C. Ox. Mast cell in the skin release chemicals like histamine and serotonin, triggering more chemical production and inflammation. Whitin 12 hours, skin cells begin to die, and inflammation turn the skin a darker red. UV radiation damages your DNA, setting you up for possible skin cancer and suppressing immunity. But your skin does try to fight back. As soon as you're exposed to UV radiation, cells called melanoctyes release melanin pigments that block UV ray- in the form of a tan that can reflect UV light. You;re heard it before, but it bears repeating. To prevent burns, use a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB ray, and reapply often<br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-23467464967875121572008-09-11T00:31:00.003+08:002008-09-11T01:13:02.194+08:00Know your back pain.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-style: italic;">Ooouuucchhh!!! Back pain is like a bad dream: the longer it persist, the worse it get. So, first goal in pain management is to determine where you are on the pain cycle. And then to 'wake up' and stop the cycle as soon as possible.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">1. Inactivity and stress</span><br />Being unfit and under stress sets the stage for back pain. Weak, stiff muscles can't bounce back when they're hit with stress: Instead they go into a spasm. Constant, unrelieved stress will take its toll somewhere in the body-usually your back<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">2. Muscle spasm</span><br />One day, 'for no reason at all', you feel a jabbing pain in the back-this is a muscles spasm. Your bcak muscles contract suddenly - and painfully- like a Charley horse. A spasm is your body's natural splinting reaction to prevent more damage to your back.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">3. Muscle can't breathe</span><br />A spasm chokes off circulation to your knotted muscles and cuts off the supply of oxygen-rich blood. Pain increases because the muscle can't take in oxygen to work smoothly, and because lactic acid and other waste products build up in the muscle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">4. Stiff muscle</span><br />Weeks of pain and inactivity lead to stiff, shortened muscles. Your spine is locked in place and can no longer move freely- and neither can you. When your back muscles can no longer protect the joints in your spine, the joints may degenerate quickly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">5.Bone and disk disease</span><br />Ignoring pain and stiffness set the stage for permanent back damage. If you have a degenerative disease of the vertebrae (the bones of your spine) and disks (the cushions between the bones), your doctor may recommend surgery. Always consult a doctor if you have back pain.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">6. Bed rest and worry</span><br />Inactivity only prongs the pain cycle, whether you're resting in bed after back surgery or relying on pain medications for relief. If you're flat on your back, your muscles get weaker and stiffer, worry and stress increase, and the cycle repeats itself.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-17363886818462622932008-09-10T12:39:00.003+08:002008-09-10T13:35:51.490+08:00So you are 70s?<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOknNnhfQN4OdfvYESg4v17QlSDe0oNA1c_X9n1weeRdjQmfoc5XsIiB8yPUbyOSjUzLb_GE5iRDCon9XC6AV5a3iAMLSUW6jNz4l40vsXvIYqnXqMUm1gU81M0taaoHzQULQbcM4axYzf/s1600-h/70+lover.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 154px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOknNnhfQN4OdfvYESg4v17QlSDe0oNA1c_X9n1weeRdjQmfoc5XsIiB8yPUbyOSjUzLb_GE5iRDCon9XC6AV5a3iAMLSUW6jNz4l40vsXvIYqnXqMUm1gU81M0taaoHzQULQbcM4axYzf/s320/70+lover.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244262102631368994" border="0" /></a><br />Who said when you are 70s you can have sex? But most of people have choose to not having sex when they are getting older. A five-year study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, of 989 men aged 55-75 in Pirkanmaa, Finland, showed that having sexual intercourse less than once per week doubled the risk of erectile dysfunction, compared to having sex once per week.<br /><br />Although there are plenty of studies about sexual problem associated with old age, there is relatively little research about normal sexual behaviour later in life. More couples over 70 are having sex and finding it satisfying than in previous generations, a British Medical Journal survey suggests.<br /><br />Swedish researchers asked 1500 older people across a 30-year period about their sex lives. The number of people saying they had sex increased - as did the number of women reporting having orgasms.<br /><br />The scientist from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden interviewed 70-year-olds in 1971-2, 1976-7, 1992-3 and 2000-2001. They found that the number of 70-year-olds reporting sexual intercourse rose in men and women married and unmarried say:<br /><br /><br />More than two-third- 68%- of married men in the most recent survey said they had sex, an increase from 52%, while the percentage of married women having sex rose from 38% to 56%. The number of men reporting physical problems, such as erectile dysfunction or ejaculation dysfunction increased. The number of women who said they were highly satisfied with their sex lives rose too.<br /><br />When sexual intercourse stopped, both men and women tended to blame men, in line with the finding from earlier surveys. Professor Peggy Kleinplatz, from the University of Ottawa, said that doctors should now trained to ask all patients-regardless of their age- about any sexual concerns.She said: "Sex is an important and positive part of the lives of their 70-year-olds participants, and more so for the current cohort of men and women than for their predecessors in 1971."<br /><br />So, for those who are 70s and think that sex is not suit for you, think about it again. If you have doubt about it, i suggest you to see your doctor. :-). Have a meaningful life.<br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">She said: "Sex is an important and positive part of the lives of their 70-year-old participants, and more so for the current cohort of men and women than for their predecessors in 1971." </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-37492668609002811482008-09-10T00:02:00.003+08:002008-09-10T00:15:20.210+08:00Beauties sleep<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPPxX2u2RVpld987P4qJK_bvyfygJempasomNtEAqL4WDES0CQ2Vq7eY6D-i4dXB2sRyDT9dml3LKhB0uAQ4Hv_5aZRG3qNIGPli4V27O6n_kvUljlf6mX8I3g_AwVhy0_U203-b6l5At/s1600-h/sleep.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPPxX2u2RVpld987P4qJK_bvyfygJempasomNtEAqL4WDES0CQ2Vq7eY6D-i4dXB2sRyDT9dml3LKhB0uAQ4Hv_5aZRG3qNIGPli4V27O6n_kvUljlf6mX8I3g_AwVhy0_U203-b6l5At/s320/sleep.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244055842404289666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You know how important good nutrition and exercise are for your health and beauty, but sleep is also crucial too. Here are some tips from the Sleep Disorder Institute at New York's St. Luke's Roosevelt hospital to help you get the sleep you need:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">*Exercise every day.</span> Even 20 minutes of walking can help keep stress hormones from interfering with your sleep<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">*Avoid large meals just before bedtime.</span> An inactive digestive system can disrupt sleep.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">*Minimize light, noise and temperature extremes.</span> Your bedroom should be comfortably cool, about 69 degrees.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">*Don't read, watch television or work in bed.</span> Use the bed only to sleep. This helps you prevent from developing sleep disorders.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">*Avoid caffeine, nicotine or other stimulants</span> within four hour of bedtime.</div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-58167167935432737782008-09-04T20:54:00.002+08:002008-09-04T21:05:26.569+08:00Eating While At Work?Eating at your desk encourages mindless eating, and overeating. But if you have to, these are some of the tips that may help you eat healthier :<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">*Watch what you eat.</span><br />For lunch, you want to pick a meal that's moderate in size but doesn't fill you up.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">*Bring your lunch.</span><br />Avoid takeout lunches, which tend to be expensive, oversize, heavy in fat and calories and lacking in nutrients.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">*Walk when you can.</span><br />Walk to the water cooler, from the farthest spot in the parking lot, to the copy machine -anyhting you can do to move your muscles.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">*Don't make it a habit.</span><br />If you can, try as much to keep yourself away from your desk during lunch hours.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-52093586596069693912008-09-04T02:59:00.003+08:002008-09-04T03:37:40.847+08:00A killer migraine<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Basilar-Type Migraine (BTM)</span> is an uncommon type of complicated migraine with symptoms that result from dysfunction of the lower part of the brain. In serious cases, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">it can lead to stroke, coma, or even death.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Who's at risk?</span><br />Early research suggested that BTM was most common in adolescent females. More recent statistical analysis has shown that BTM affects all age groups and both male and female. However, BTM, like other forms of migraine, is more common in females. The are approximately three times as many female sufferers as male.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Symptoms</span><br />The symptoms of BTM is usually occur suddenly and can be associated with inability to speak properly, ringing in he ears, and vomiting. This called the aura phase, where sufferers experience perceptual disturbances. This phase usually last for an hour and can be frightening due to the dizziness and loss of control.<br /><br />Other symptoms:<br />-Double vision<br />-Loss of balance<br />-Vomiting<br />-Diarrhea<br />-Loss of consciousness<br />-Intense headache pain<br />-Slurred speech<br />-Temporary loss of vision.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What cause and triggers BTM?</span><br />Previously, it was thought that BTM started in the basilar artery (one of the arteries supplying the brain with blood). Now, researchers are looking more at neural cases (the chemicals sending messages throughout the brain) but like other migraines, the specifics of what is taking place are still somewhat of a mystery.<br /><br />Cheese and wine are common food triggers, as well as food additives such as nitrites (mainly found in processed meats). It can be helpful to keep a food dairy and note the foods you eat to identity triggers.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Treatment option</span><br />Unfortunately, rare disease do not always receive much interest and research and BTM is a rare disease. Treatment is similar treatment to other migranes.<br /><br />Medications include beta-blockers , anti-epileptics, calciums channels blockers, anti-depressants, pr over-the counter drugs such as acetaminophen (paracetamol)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Advice for sufferers</span><br />1-Lie down in a dark, quiet room during the aura phase. You can also try placing a cold damp cloth over your forehead to soothe the throbbing head pain.<br />2-Avoid or limit your alcohol intake as BTM can be worsened by consumption of alcohol.<br />3-Cigarette use or oral contraception alongside BTM can put you at an increased risk for stroke so it's good idea to stop both if you are a sufferer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">How can you be treated?</span><br />1-Biofeedback is one of the alternative treatments suggested for BTM. It measures internal processes in the body to allow you to actively heal yourself. Evidence is still largely sketchy but it may be worth trying if you're looking for help.<br />2-Always seek medical advice. Doctors are concerned about BTM because symptoms are the same as serious conditions. There is also concern that those with BTM may be at increased risk of stroke. Frequent and intense basilar migraines may require consultation with a neurologist.<br />However, BTM is rare, and even if you get the symptoms, don't panic. But make sure you see a doctor immediately to make sure you're keeping you risk as low as possible.<br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-28193715267372020672008-09-04T02:49:00.003+08:002008-09-04T02:57:15.831+08:00Wake up muscles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSdMNhbtqYua22-1YvuLrfioRdQv1rVoCMA1HVJ00bZxBFWdXnQCtCoBgvPGOt_V1W-VD0gAzSBlgVV2L5uGuiS4-gsJ1MSX6jT6lbZL_VJx9kCrXY3PtuJiVv_mTQzSYOuqvMgqdBJ_q/s1600-h/morning+stretch.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwSdMNhbtqYua22-1YvuLrfioRdQv1rVoCMA1HVJ00bZxBFWdXnQCtCoBgvPGOt_V1W-VD0gAzSBlgVV2L5uGuiS4-gsJ1MSX6jT6lbZL_VJx9kCrXY3PtuJiVv_mTQzSYOuqvMgqdBJ_q/s320/morning+stretch.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241871098261147346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Stretching in the morning is a great way to "waken" up your muscles, and get them ready for the day. Stretching loosens up your body while increasing blood flow to your muscles. Incorporating morning stretches into your daily routine is a positive way to begin each day. A side body stretch helps to evelate your heart rate by expanding your lungs in order to help you breathe more efficiently throughout the day.</span><br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-39510904193358071752008-09-03T02:03:00.004+08:002008-09-03T02:42:12.261+08:00Alzheimer's Disease<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdfeDdUUjWnRPsqA9OZzq0HFpBeJ_SKU64NeSaoANWyZL_lkG3Ad9nh5dmkegYqXrNqv9lkJcl7htc6rF3GSdzvMp8oLZpDkSyC83BT0TBADV_s2O7pUxFKfDpOriN813a1GwDz0f_9bh/s1600-h/alzheimer.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdfeDdUUjWnRPsqA9OZzq0HFpBeJ_SKU64NeSaoANWyZL_lkG3Ad9nh5dmkegYqXrNqv9lkJcl7htc6rF3GSdzvMp8oLZpDkSyC83BT0TBADV_s2O7pUxFKfDpOriN813a1GwDz0f_9bh/s320/alzheimer.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241496152019440786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What is Alzheimer's disease? </span><br /><br />Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative and terminal disease that destroys brain cells and is the leading cause of dementia (affecting an estimated 24 million people worldwide.) It affects approximately one in eight people over the age of 65. The term 'dementia' describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly, becoming lost in familiar places, being unable to follow directions, getting disoriented about time, people and places and neglecting personal safety, hygiene and nutrition.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Who always affected by this disease?</span><br /><br />In most common form, Alzheimer's affects mostly people over the age of 60.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What is the effect of this disease?</span><br /><br />The disease last between 5 to 20 years, during which the number and severity of memory loss is usually the first symptom. This is often followed by mood swings, general confusion and anger, and more long-term memory loss. The patient will gradually lose minor and major bodily function, and this will result in their eventual death.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Progress of Alzheimer:</span><br />-Predementia<br />-Early dementia<br />-Moderate dementia<br />-Advanced<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">10 warning signs of Alzheimer's:</span><br /><br />1.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Memory loss</span>. Forgetting recent events or information one of the most common early sign of dementia.<br />2.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Difficulty performing familiar tasks</span>. AD patients may forget the steps to task that they perform every day.<br />3.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Problems with language</span>. People with AD will often forget or confuse simple words. For example, they may want to ask for a hairbrush, and say "Where's that thing for my hair?"<br />4.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Disorientation regarding time and place</span>. People with AD can become lost in their own neighborhoods, forget where they are and how they got there, and not know how to get home.<br />5.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Poor judgment</span>. AD patients may sometimes dress inappropriately, wearing a sweater on warm day or very little clothing in the cold.<br />6.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Problems with abstract thinking</span>. An Alzheimer's patient may have unusual difficulty performing complex mental tasks, like addition and subtraction.<br />7.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Misplacing things</span>. AD patients may out things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.<br />8.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mood swings</span>. Someone with Alzheimer's disease may show change in mood or behavior - from calm to tears to anger - for no apparent reason.<br />9.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Drastic changes in personality</span>. The personalities of people with dementia can change dramatically. They may become extremely confused, suspicious, fearful or dependent on a family member.<br />10.) <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Apathy</span>. A person with AD may become extremely passive, sitting in front of TV for hours, sleeping more than usual or not wanting to do usual activities.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Taking care of AD patients.</span><br /><br />This task usually fall to immediate family and or spouses. This can take a great toll on the physical and emotional health of the caregiver themselves.<br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-61464349150476021432008-09-03T01:54:00.003+08:002008-09-03T01:59:47.554+08:00How much you spend?<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">You don't have to blow your budget to live healthily.</span> Just concentrate your diet on most whole, fresh vegetables, fruits, buts and seeds. Avoid processed foods. You get healthier by giving your body the natural nutrients it craves and avoid clogging your system up with processed foods. Also purchase your organic food from your fresh market or night market instead of from the supermarket. Because locally grown produce is much cheaper. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">The primary saving is the transportation costs, as fuel prices are soaring high these day. :-)</span>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-12511979868888587812008-08-29T18:56:00.003+08:002008-08-29T20:50:10.600+08:00Stay focus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpByRjZlJTZFfYdJetnPJ053ZPW6dPwhpD_SelaS6IrixkxQhEgFW4mxySSg9MO5aA7Ku8UpIDm07gs1Gnli4offAM3BEL04rbcxI7z1UG7BXJcFTZCtd3Xlq0nFWfsbDEw4f_SK4VwCh3/s1600-h/focus.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 487px; height: 165px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpByRjZlJTZFfYdJetnPJ053ZPW6dPwhpD_SelaS6IrixkxQhEgFW4mxySSg9MO5aA7Ku8UpIDm07gs1Gnli4offAM3BEL04rbcxI7z1UG7BXJcFTZCtd3Xlq0nFWfsbDEw4f_SK4VwCh3/s320/focus.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239920908609045490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Many people give up on their diet program after facing hard time to reduce their weight. It's true diet is one of the hardest thing to do. We cannot eat all food that we want, we can't even eat as much as we can to satisfied ourselves.To get what we want in our life (in this situation, we want a good health or to reduce our weight), we have to stay focus doing what we have to do to achieve our goal. Here are 7 tips to keep you focused:</span><br /><br />1.) Remember all the hard work you have put in to achieve your weight loss goal.<br />2.) Do not keep any of your fat clothes - you will never need them again.<br />3.) Make a list of all the positive change in your life since you loss the weight -i.e more energy to play with the children, shopping is no longer chore, more self-confidence.<br />4.) If need be, ask other (family, friend, children) what positive changes they have notified in you.<br />5.) Your new healthy habit benefit your family.<br />6.) Don't live like a monk. Enjoy yourself but aware of what you are eating and do it in moderation.<br />7. Exercise isn't just about losing weight, it has a number of all-round health benefits.<br />8.) Joining group activities like netball or football will keep you motivated and enable you to meet new people.<br />9.) By having a higher muscle content, your body will burn more calories even at rest. Remember you don't have to join gym -shopping, housework, gardening, dancing and walking are all forms of exercise.<br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-16794509163121692572008-08-29T17:47:00.002+08:002008-08-29T18:10:16.745+08:00Diet myths debunked<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">When eating out, a salad is always the best option.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FALSE!</span><br /></div><br />It's easy to believe that all salads are healthy but this is not actually the case. Some salads contain fatty ingredients and could, in some cases, contain more calories than a steak and fries.<br /><br />High fat ingredients include croutons, crispy bacon, mayonnaise and oily dressings - these don't really add any vitamins and minerals, they all considerably boost the calories, fat and salt content of the dish.<br /><br />Cheese and nuts contain more nutrients, but they can still add a lot of calories when mixed in a salad.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Organic food is "healthier" than non-organic food.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FALSE! (mostly)</span><br /></div><br />Organic food isn't automatically the healthier option as the term 'organic' refers to the farming methods used to produce the food - not it's nutrient contain. Therefore, organic food might be better for environment but eating more of it doesn't necessarily mean you'll have a lower calorie diet.<br /><br />Organic biscuits, chocolate and cakes contain on average just as much fat, sugar and salts as their non-organic counterparts - and it's often harder to find the 'healthier' alternatives in organic ranges.<br /><br />However, products such as organic fruit won't have been sprayed with insecticides and animals raised for organic meat won't in most cases have been fed antibiotics.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Having a traditional cooked breakfast in the morning can be a healthy choice.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">TRUE!</span><br /></div><br />This myth is certainly true as long as you have a 'grill-up' and not a 'fry-up'<br /><br />If you grill lean bacon, peach and eggs and include baked beans, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms (not cooked in oil/fat), this meal can then easily be healthy and balanced.<br /><br />Maintaining your new healthy weight.<br /><br />Achieving your weight goal is, for many, like winning the battle but not necessarily the war.<br /><br />Remember, it is important to maintain your new slimmer, healthier body for the long run.</div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-15162227396765012062008-08-18T03:10:00.004+08:002008-08-18T03:16:27.108+08:00what will you doToday post is nothing to talk about health.. I just curious and want to know about something.. Here is the question..<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">"You were given an amount of money where you need to finish it in two day. If you cannot finish it in two day, you'll need to pay double the money back. You are surprise that the amount of the money is USD 1 Billion, what will you do with the money to finish that money in two day?"</span><br /></div><br />Here is the rules:<br /><br />-You cannot donate the money.<br />-The cannot own any material thing that you buy with that money.<br />-You cannot burn it or throw it in the dustbin , you must use it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">WHAT WILL YOU DO?</span><br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-66056649470311150172008-08-15T23:21:00.000+08:002008-08-15T23:22:14.833+08:00Fast fact<span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Women under stress eat twice as much fatty food as those who aren't. Stressed men's snacking stays constant.</span>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-34411992336351696162008-08-15T23:13:00.001+08:002008-08-15T23:21:13.704+08:00Double your crunch<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxfyLZGnGqa_mXISjhGx0DA77B20OaT8GDcM0Of5pjXZUcdDg5CfZI5yEeqiQWUAHeVzkQugt3wGpSj91uv9cUotGDOijX1lJj6vS-DiRHtfuIcGueGBTpeZhsqBBFLy1JJ5mmppwsrJ0/s1600-h/double+your+crunch.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxfyLZGnGqa_mXISjhGx0DA77B20OaT8GDcM0Of5pjXZUcdDg5CfZI5yEeqiQWUAHeVzkQugt3wGpSj91uv9cUotGDOijX1lJj6vS-DiRHtfuIcGueGBTpeZhsqBBFLy1JJ5mmppwsrJ0/s320/double+your+crunch.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234764427545733394" border="0" /></a><br />Strong abdominal muscles help support your body's core or trunk, from which all movement originates. So, if you're strong there, you'll able to transfer this potential to both your upper (shoulder and arms) and lower (hips and legs) extremities. Most importantly, if you have strong abdominals, you'll reduce your risk of back injuries, most of which occur everyday activities. Think of the abdominal muscles as the glue that holds your upper and lower body together.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">double crunch</span> -so-called because you're lifting your upper body at the same time as you hold your hips in an unsupported position - is an exercise you can do to gain and maintain a firm and powerful core. Here's how<br /><br />1. <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Lie on your back</span> with your knee and feet flat on the floor. Tilt your pelvis until lower back is close to the floor, lift one foot at a time until both knees are bent at 90 degree and positioned directly above your hips. You should feel your abs holding your hips stable in this position.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Lift your head</span> and shoulders and bring your rib cage towards your hips. Visualize pulling your navel in towards your spine as you exhale.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Breath in</span> as you lower your head and shoulders and release the abdominals below the navel. Perform one set of ten to 15 repetition slowly, emphasising the correct breath in pattern. Let your breathing set the pace. You can do work on your abs daily because they make up a fairly large muscle group and are a tough area to train<br /><br /><br /></div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-89503575136203401172008-08-15T00:58:00.002+08:002008-08-15T01:09:01.072+08:00Sneaky sign of diabetes<div style="text-align: justify;">The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be tricky, which helps explain why millions of people have the disease but don't know it. You may know the classic symptoms of fatigue, recurrent infection and frequent urination. Lesser known signs:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Bad breath </span><br />(A smell like nail polish remover). Excess sugar in saliva prompts bacteria growth, which help create foul-smelling gases.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Swollen gums </span><br />Increased bacteria can lead to inflammation and bleeding.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Blurred vision</span><br />Sugar in the lens of the eye makes it swell and refract light improperly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Frequent thirst </span><br />In an effort to eliminate sugar, the body demands plenty of fluids.<br /><br />If you have two or more symptoms, and any other risk factors (being over age 40 or overweight; having a family history of diabetest; having high blood pressure or cholesterol), see your doctor.</div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-19175214213085317202008-08-13T23:21:00.001+08:002008-08-13T23:25:23.741+08:00Think quick: Smile more<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxE-7v6XRbrnAKKONw4DH935B2EKdA5HufDjaBCB8nBeJMfLdlUV6MZy9nap651YQWDcsTUIYXk03GyY6CCsgpfM2WIPUdqiDvY0MQM6xe0CD1g4-z6uCFOOtP4rDKlUtEK3POxA-i0U/s1600-h/think.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxE-7v6XRbrnAKKONw4DH935B2EKdA5HufDjaBCB8nBeJMfLdlUV6MZy9nap651YQWDcsTUIYXk03GyY6CCsgpfM2WIPUdqiDvY0MQM6xe0CD1g4-z6uCFOOtP4rDKlUtEK3POxA-i0U/s320/think.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234023730929226002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"Racing thoughts" are commonly considered a symptom of bipolar disorder or maniac depression but study at Priceton University in New Jersey has found that when healthy people are made to think more quickly, they feel happier.<br /><br />Researchers asked a group of people to read a statement twice as fast as they normally would from a computer screen. (They manipulated the speed of the words scrolled into view.) They then asked another group to read the same information but twice as slowly as they normally would. The participant then completed a questionnaire, assessing their mood, energy level and self-esteem.<br /><br />It was discovered that when reading at a faster pace, people were made to think more quickly and felt happier as a result. In fact, they also felt more energetic, creative and powerful.James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7145313650801674698.post-2893586518818558842008-08-13T23:17:00.002+08:002008-08-13T23:21:34.611+08:00When to get serious about snoring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs609qJyxQSYUC23aceosgU4cfJO1c48_Da60-Tqin-SmiFxAB0keVGg0r0UAdCqSyC-W2CI1Oy9cSHQ17GreTWoiDcLHaQ_PTvqGxay2twEBqyD04Jf_mH_7B-haYnojfmozUf6IDMA2G/s1600-h/snoring.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs609qJyxQSYUC23aceosgU4cfJO1c48_Da60-Tqin-SmiFxAB0keVGg0r0UAdCqSyC-W2CI1Oy9cSHQ17GreTWoiDcLHaQ_PTvqGxay2twEBqyD04Jf_mH_7B-haYnojfmozUf6IDMA2G/s320/snoring.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234022651638849746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Even if it sounds like a car with engine trouble, most snoring noise don't indicate health problems, say Professor Robin Blair from Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at Dundee University in the UK. "Lying on your side to open airways more, exercising to tighten muscles and avoiding alcohol may help reduce the amount of snoring you do. "However, if you're snoring and gasping for breath, your airways could be blocked for longer than normal (it is common to stop breathing for a second or two) and you could be suffering from obstructive sleep apponea. If so, ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist who will monitor your sleep to see if you breathing is being restricted.</div>James Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04480995197092402982noreply@blogger.com2