| Monday, April 27, 2009 |
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Swine Flu - Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)
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Time To Pull Up Our Socks - Swine Flu Is almost At Our Doorstep!
It has been in all the news headlines lately and as a result most people are now aware of it! Yes, I think you’ll have made the right guess – it is ‘Swine Flu.’ Never heard this before? Well, now that we are almost in the line of fire, most of us can be found asking questions like:
- What is Swine Flu?
- What are the symptoms of swine flu?
- How is swine flu caused?
These are of course just a few to start with; many of you must be abuzz with many more questions. In a crisis, the human mind, it is understood, does start to work in overdrive. But coming back to the point………
Swine Influenza or ‘swine flu,’ in short, is a respiratory disease found in pigs. It is caused by type A influenza that is often the source of outbreaks of influenza amongst pigs.
Normally swine flu viruses do not infect humans, but human infections of the disease can crop up in workers who are in direct contact with the infected pigs. As a result, it is acknowledged that swine flu virus can also spread with human-to-human contact.
Mentioned below are a few facts from the U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) which source all information on the spread of swine flue in humans. It says:
- The swine flu virus makes the pigs naturally sick but probably does affect the humans. It is however noted that, humans are mostly affected when they come in contact with infected pigs or when they move around in unhygienic conditions that are pre-infested with infected substances.
- It is natural that pigs are able to catch both the human and the avian bird flu viruses. When the flu viruses from the various species contaminate the pigs, it gives rise to a new mixed virus.
- These mutated viruses from pigs get back into the human body and can then easily be passed on from one human to another. Therefore, transmission of swine flu spreads in a similar method to the seasonal flu i.e. by unprotected sneezing and coughing.
- That the symptoms of swine flu are very similar to that of the seasonal flu – wherein one witnesses sudden fever, muscle pain, coughing, and a feeling of severe tiredness. With this new strain making an appearance in the human body, it leads to more vomiting and diarrhea than is seen in normal seasonal flu afflicted people.
- That in order to prevent swine influenza from spreading, vaccines must be made available so that the humans can be protected from catching the deadly swine flue from the pigs. However, at present there in no known vaccine available to protect humans from swine flu; CDC is trying to formulate one. Nonetheless, seasonal influenza prescription vaccines available in the market do provide protection against the H3N2 virus but only partially; these vaccines are ineffective against the new strain of H1N1 virus which is in circulation at present.
- By eating pork or pork products people have a negligible chance of catching the swine flu virus; however, it is important that pig meat be cooked at a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit so that the swine flu virus is killed before being ingested by humans.
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| posted by Healthy Life @ 10:08 AM |
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Your Diet Can Contribute to Your Back Pain
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Can Eating the Wrong Foods Cause Back Pain?
Back pain is a very undesirable thing, and nobody wants to experience it for any length of time. However, did you ever stop to think that it may be your dietary intake that's giving you back pain?
Yes, it may sound strange but they cheat can indeed contribute to backpack. The rest of this article will discuss the types of foods you could add in order reduce the pain, and of course the foods that you should cut out, or at least reduce in consumption. It can be quite amazing how much effect your diet can have.
The first thing to be aware of is that eating too much processed foods, or food high in fat, sugar or salt will give you problems, and could lead to your back pain because of the amount of toxins they contain. Too much sugar can certainly be a factor as well. Cutting down on the above foods, and those that you know a healthy will not only benefit you physically, but mentally too.
The next dietary thing to look at is water consumption. Sometimes pain can emanate from your body being dehydrated. Dehydration is quite a large problem worldwide, simply because people do not drink enough pure water. Your body needs to dehydrated to complete day-to-day tasks, and function properly. Here's a tip -- add a little sea salt to your drinking water to increase the isotonic content, enabling the water to stay in your system and be absorbed.
Another thing to think about is that the pain may be emanating from the fact that you do not consume the correct foods in order to give your body the vitality it needs. Try adding more raw organic fruit and vegetables to your diet, and perhaps an additional multivitamin each day.
You'll be surprised what a difference can be made by making these small changes. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 9:51 AM |
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| Monday, April 20, 2009 |
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Choosing a Hair Loss Natural Remedy
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Many men and women prefer natural remedies in their products because they are aware that it is better to treat your symptoms without additives and harsh chemicals. You must consider what you are putting into your body because it does affect your nervous system and cardiovascular system.
Do not begin to take just any treatment because if you want true results, then you must find the best hair loss natural remedy that is right for you and that will actually stop hair loss and promote regrowth. Many people hope that their baldness can be fixed by natural remedies, without needing more medication or even an expensive hair transplant.
Take comfort in the fact that you are not alone, and as a man or as a woman who may be suffering from balding, there are several hair loss natural remedy treatments that you can find out there to help you to refresh and restore your hair. Also, think about looking into natural grocers that may have a wealth of vitamins specifically targeting hair loss.
There are many more options to treat balding for men and women, so please do not give up in your search for a hair loss natural remedy. You will be surprised when you begin your search how many vast varieties of products are out there, and how many of these products have specific ingredients to meet your needs and aid you in your journey to restoring natural and full hair that brings you back to your youth. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 9:51 AM |
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| Monday, April 13, 2009 |
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Natural Hair Loss Treatments to Help Strengthen and Grow Hair
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There are many products on the market that claim to help regrow hair but for one reason or another, you may not want to deal with having to take pills or deal with surgical treatments. Natural hair loss treatments may be the answer you are looking for. Going with natural treatments doesn't have the risks that can be involved with pills or surgery.
Eating a healthy diet is one natural treatment that can be used right away. Certain vitamins and minerals actually help to promote healthy hair growth such as B-vitamins, iron, Vitamin E, zinc, and many more. You can get your daily recommended allowance from healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats) as well as a multivitamin supplement.
Herbal remedies and nutritional supplements are also an option for natural hair loss treatments. Flaxseed oil is known to improve hair texture and keep hair from drying out. Folic acid and silica may help to maintain the thickness and color of hair.
Essential oils are also known to help prevent hair loss and actually regrow hair. Essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavendar, cedarwood, and jojoba oil are some examples that can be combined and applied to the scalp. The oils are massaged into the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes. They should not be consumed but only used externally.
Traditional Chinese medicine is another option. You can visit a Chinese medicine shop and inquire about hair tonics or other tonics that may help with hair growth.
As you can see, you have several options for natural hair loss treatments. They are relatively safe to try and can be done right away to prevent anymore hair loss and increase hair growth. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 9:51 AM |
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| Monday, April 6, 2009 |
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Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection
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woman's body can go through a lot of changes and sometimes, have a lot of problems. A woman's genital area is rather complicated and far too often, the problems that women have can be very similar. A yeast infection can easily be mistaken for bacterial vaginosis and so on. With these infections masking one another, how can a woman diagnose herself properly?
Urinary tract infections are most common in women since the urethra is a lot shorter than a man's. Therefore, a woman has a greater chance of developing an infection since she has a smaller surface area to deal with. Urinary tract infections are so common, but yet women don't know the signs of them. What are some definite signs of a UTI?
Some signs of a urinary tract infection include painful urination, constant discomfort in the lower abdomen and a foul odor when urinating. The urine can also have a cloudy appearance to it because that would be the pus that is coming from the infection in your bladder. If you have these signs and no others such as a discharge or fishy odor then you have a urinary tract infection. Now that you are aware of what you have, how can you treat it?
Cranberry juice is a method of treatment that a lot of women swear by. The cranberry juice works to flush out the bacteria that are in your bladder. It takes its time but it works well to relieve the pain so you can get on with your daily routine. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 9:51 AM |
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