Question And Answer About Health - Part 3
Q: I have an itchy, bumpy rash in and around my belly button. It’s also quite smelly and the spots are now weeping. How can i get rid of this irritation?
A: The sounds like an infection in your belly button. One possibility is that you’re allergic to nickel the metal which most buttons and snaps on jeans and pants are made of. This constant rubbing against your navel could trigger an infection. If this is the case, try wearing cotton underwear up to your belly button, so skin contact with the metal is not possible. The spots are weeping because you probably scratched (perhaps in yous sleep) and this has worsened the infection causing it to spread around the belly button as well. Read the rest of this entry »
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Your Health by The Numbers - Part 3
>> 3 Glasses of milk you need to drink each day.
To maintain healthy bones, you need to down this much of the white stuff to get the recommended 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium a day. Don’t like the taste of milk? Consider some substitutions: A six-ounce cup of nonfat yogurt has 300mg of calcium two ounces of Swiss cheese has 530 mg; and a cup of spinach will give you 245 mg. Almonds, tofu and fortified orange juice are also great sources.
>> 24.9 Highest number for a healthy body mass index (BMI).
More revealing than the numbers on your bathroom scale is your BMI, which is a measure of your weight relative to your height. And, although not foolproof, it’s also an indicator of total body fat. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered a healthy score. If your score is 25 to 29.9, you’re overweight; above 30 is considered obese. Any number greater than 25 puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and a host of other health woes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Question And Answer About Health - Part 2
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Q: I’m only 24 but I stopped getting my periods six months ago. I’m definitely not pregnant and have never had a problem with my periods before this. I kind of enjoy the freedom of not having periods, but my friends keep saying that it could be a sign of something more sinister. Is it?
A: Secondary periods refers to a condition when there has been no periods for more than six months in a woman who previously had regular menses (excluding pregnancy). Read the rest of this entry »
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>> 400 Micrograms of folic acid you should get daily.
This vitamin is especially important if you plan on getting pregnant, since it can help prevent serious spine and brain birth defects. To get the recommended amount, pop a multivitamin with folic acid with breakfast (if you’re already expecting, you’ll need 600 micrograms). Other folate sources include fortified cereals, pasta, citrus juices, peanuts, and spinach. Even if you’re not planning to have more kids, it couldn’t hurt to eat these foods-folic acid may also prevent colon cancer, stroke, and other conditions later in life.
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A: Rest assured that hair dyes are among the most researched and tested when it comes to safety standards as long as they are used as instructed. Also, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that links the use of hair colorants with cancer. What’s more, all hair colorants and their ingredients are strictly regulated by independent cosmetics boards. Look at it this way, if there was such a risk, the major hair colorant companies would have had to pull their products off the shelves. Read the rest of this entry »
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Know The Signs Of Serious Depression
1. Episodes of hallucination, delusion of paranoia.
2. Inability to concentrate, remember or make decisions.
3. Feeling helpless, worthless or hopeless.
4. Dropping out of usual activities and wanting to be alone most of the time.
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>> 60 Optimal level of good cholesterol (HDL) you need keep your heart healthy.
Keeping your HDLs at this number or higher can help protect you from a variety of cardiovascular problems, including heart disease and stroke. An added bonus: If your bad cholesterol (LDL) is above 129, a high HDL count will help cancel out its harmful effects. To increase the good and decrease the bad, cut back on saturated fats, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils, and eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
>> 10 Minutes you should spend doing a breast self-exam each month. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Skin Cancer Check
1. Stand next to a mirror in a well-lit room and use a hand mirror to check hard to view places.
2. Start from the feet and work your way up, and examine any spots or moles you may have.
3. Look for moles that are: Asymmetrical, have colour variation on one mark, wider than a pencil eraser, or changing in size and shape.
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Stroller Dos & Don’ts
Do:
1. Use the safety brakes to keep the stroller from rolling away when you’re stopped. And do remember to lock the stroller to prevent it from accidentally collapsing while your child in it.
2. Check the manufacturer’s age and weight guidelines to make sure the stroller fits your child. Ideally get a new one so you know it meets the most recent safety standards. Read the rest of this entry »
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Watch Your Wheat Bread!
Good Wheat Bread
1. Has a minimum of 3 grams of fiber, about 60 to 90 calories per slice, and “whole-wheat flour” or
another whole grain listed as the first ingredient.
2. Says “100% whole grain (or wheat)” on the bag.
3. Doesn’t have caramel coloring in the ingredients.
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