Female Care

In recent years, gastric bypass surgery has become a more accepted method of treating obesity. While it may seem an easy fix, this surgery can be dangerous and may have complications. How do you know if it is the right decision for you? You need to be sure that you are well-informed before jumping into a major surgery such as gastric bypass.

Gastric bypass surgery is basically designed to make the stomach much smaller and to bypass a portion of the small intestine. The actual procedure is to staple the stomach to form only a small pouch at the top. This reduced stomach is then connected to the small intestine, but in the middle of the small intestine, allowing any ingested food to bypass the majority of the stomach and half of the small intestine, where many nutrients (and calories) would normally be absorbed.

If this sounds drastic, that’s because it is. Gastric bypass surgery is not for the faint of heart. It is usually only recommended in extreme cases of obesity, although ultimately it has become more of a cure-all for those suffering from overweight. It is always best to try natural weight loss methods first, including exercise and proper diet. Continue reading »

What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is quite a rare form of cancer affecting the external lining of the lungs and the lower digestive tract. It’s around four times more likely to be found in men than women.

Why are cases more common in men?

Unlike most cancers, the medical profession know that the cause of the majority of Mesothelioma cases is an exposure to asbestos. Between 70%-80% of people diagnosed with this type of cancer say they have been in contact with asbestos.
It affects more men than women due to the exposure many men may have had during their working lives. Continue reading »

Vitamin E is essential to healthy skin care. It is often a key element found in many skin care products. Clinical studies have shown that the use of Vitamin E can reduce the effects of scarring as well as reducing the appearance of stretch marks. Regular use can also diminish the appearance of wrinkles and results in smoother and more supple skin.

Vitamin E is beneficial to health in a variety of ways. Taking Vitamin E supplements each day can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent abnormal blood clotting. Vitamin E is also credited with protecting the nervous system, lowering the risk of certain cancers and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It is said to protect the immune system, aid in healing skin injuries and even helps to prevent cataracts. Vitamin E is also important for healthy red blood cells. Continue reading »

Men and women of all ages can get arthritis, even children can have arthritis. Although some people are more likely than others to get arthritis. You have more of a chance of getting arthritis if you are older than 55, overweight, have injured a joint, or have a family member who has arthritis.

In 2005, nearly 66 million people will have arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. That is one in every three adults. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of fifteen. Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability.

Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking or dressing for more than seven million Americans. It costs the United States economy an estimated $86.2 billion dollars annually. Baby boomers are now at prime risk for developing arthritis. More than half of those affected are under the age of 65. It also strikes women more than men. Continue reading »

The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest association of nutrition experts and professionals in the food industry. They work hand in hand with the US Department of Health and Human Services, a government agency, to offer well balanced diet plans.

1200 Calorie ADA Diet
Occasionally, rapid weight loss is needed, especially if a person is morbidly obese and their weight puts them at immediate risk of eminent health complications. A typical 1200 calorie diet includes very small portions of bread and fat, raw vegetables and fruits and very lean meats. Some patients are encouraged to go on a 1000 calorie ADA diet for two weeks before increasing daily caloric intake to 1200. Continue reading »

Water

Water calms you down. The sound of running water calms you down even more. If you have the money and the space, have a waterfall installed in your garden. Make sure the water is recycled. When your blood pressure is up and your eyebrows down, get a comfortable chair and sit near the pond, watch the fish chase each other’s tails and practice deep breathing for ten minutes. Meditate. Feel the stress drain away. Maybe you’ll even fall asleep.

On a cheaper scale, make a garden pond and fill it with water lilies or lotus plants and gold fish or koi. If you live in an apartment, use large and deep pots, put in some fish and water plants, and put them in a sunny, airy room. Buy a comfortable hammock. Hang it under the trees. Put chimes on branches and listen to them tinkle. Another stress buster. Continue reading »

It’s that time of year again. Celebratory dinners, chilly weather and holiday parties bring people together. Families and friends will huddle indoors around the fireplace and share more than just memories of holidays past. Sneezes, coughs and airborne viruses will mingle with cheerful banter. It’s a recipe for immuno-disaster! What’s a healthy family supposed to do, postpone Thanksgiving? Cancel Christmas? If you’d rather enjoy a turkey dinner while others sip chicken soup, combine these five ingredients with your daily routine.

1. Diet

To build a strong immune system in children, begin a healthy diet of breast milk from birth. As children grow and begin to eat solid foods, the recipe for a healthy diet becomes similar to that of an adult. When planning family meals, keep in mind vegetables and fruits contain the vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the immune system, but grains are also important. A multi-vitamin can fill in the gaps where diet lacks, extra doses of vitamin C and zinc help, and drinking water hydrates and cleanses the body. Continue reading »

Society defined women’s roles as mother, wife and homemaker. These roles are evolving, probably at a pace faster than the world has ever seen. Changes in their roles are a major source of stress for women all over the world. A woman’s body also goes through major changes during puberty, child bearing, and menopause. This is the other major source of stress for women

Playing Superwoman

Many women now combine having a job and having a family, taking on the roles of mother, wife, homemaker, and provider while their partners focus on their role as providers. In this situation, the drive to be Superwoman is the principal source of stress for millions of working women. Continue reading »

The best stress coping program is the one tailored for you, the kind of stress you have to deal with and the sources of that stress. Think about it, write down your observations and use them to draw up a stress management plan.

Change You!

You may find that you are a source of stress in your life. For instance, you may want your home to be spotless and spend hours cleaning until you’re exhausted and on edge. You are always angry and you take it out on your spouse and kids. You have to modify your behavior or this scenario will continue day after day, damaging your relations with family members and leaving you unhappy and frustrated. Continue reading »

Understand the Problem

The first step to solving a problem is to understand the problem. We have to understand stress if we want to cope with it. Understand stress and you’re on your way to achieving and maintaining that inner balance that we all need to live a full and happy life.

Stress is part of life. You can’t escape it. Your neighbor and his brother can’t escape it. It comes from people interacting with people and people interacting with nature. You have to deal with an abusive boss? That’s a stressful situation. You’ve got termites in your home? That’s another stressful situation.

Stress even comes from your “inner demons,” such as your expectations of yourself, of other people and of life itself, and the conflict between your expectations and in your reality. Continue reading »