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5 Healthy Habits That You Must Develop

  • Have a healthy breakfast
    – As the saying goes; eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a pauper, though we do the opposite. However, even if we have a heavy breakfast, the calories get consumed during the daytime. It also leaves people active and alert besides delaying fatigue. A heavy dinner will make a parson fat as the body tends to store all the calories.

  • Have healthy fat
    – omega 3 is one of the good fat that helps the heart stay healthy, increased immunity and does not make you put on weight, if consumed in a moderate amount. One can do this by adding flax seeds, walnuts and fish to their diet.

  • Sleep well
    – This does not mean that you sleep for more than 12 hour. Sleeping for 8 hours is perfect as it gives your body the necessary hours to rest and repair the damage that happens through the day. It also increases your memory and keeps you alert. More than 8 hours or even lesser than that is bad for your body.

  • Become a little social
    – Meeting people and interacting with them can keep you happy and sane. It can also help you cope better with your worries and tension.? They not only prove to be an emotional support but also help you stay connected to the happenings of the society and the world.


  • Exercise

    – We are all taught the importance of working out from the time we are young, but as we age, we become more lethargic. Working out will help you remain healthy, keep your organs functioning better and also build your immunity. Above all, it will keep you in good shape.

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Top 5 reasons to lose weight

You can look great in just about anything
 


Getting on scale to measure your weight will not be a nightmare anymore
 

Your medical bills will reduce
 

You will stop envying people who are thin
 


You stop craving for winter so you can hide behind big jackets and heavy winter wear

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Prostate Cancer Therapy Can Lead to ED

Researchers say they have stumbled upon a new technique that can reasonably predict which male getting treated for ??prostate cancer is at a higher risk of suffering from impotency. Cancer is a condition that can be fatal and hence the most important thing to do in this case is to prolong survival. But in the early stages of this cancer, it is unlikely that men will ??survive. After the treatment, the next thing that the medicos have to survive is the side effects of each treatment that goes into giving the patient a new life.  How is the test done?
In most cases, the study involves assessing the sexual function pre-treatment; lifestyle of the patient along with including the tool can distinguish between the freshly diagnosed cases of erectile dysfunction known as clinical markers.   Some specific diagnostic tests PSA blood test also known as prostate-specific antigen test may indicate tumors of the prostate. However, the treatments involved come with special side effects. For the treatment of prostate cancer, often including erectile dysfunction (ED), irregular and frequent urination, dysfunction of the bowels etc.  
Study
A group of scientists and researchers did a study that involved distributing questionnaires to over 1,200 new diagnoses of prostate cancer .The surveys indicates the age of the patient, the severity of prostate cancer, PSA levels, BMI, race and ethnicity, level of sexual activity, and a history of erectile dysfunction or its treatment. All there patients underwent various forms of treatments and therapies and were followed for two years.  
Result
As per the researchers, the risk of male erectile dysfunction treatment varies. For example, 60 % of men without erectile dysfunction problems before undergoing treatment for prostrate, complained of this sexual dysfunction within 2 years. 40 % of men who never complained of erectile dysfunction had a problem after they went through external radiations. Similarly less than 40 % of men who underwent brachytherapy complained of this problem. Subsequent analysis of survey responses revealed a link between high levels of PSA and increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
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Sunscreen Secrets Your Doctor Wont Tell You

We are all constantly reminded to use a liberal dose of sunscreen to avoid the harsh sun. Sunscreens are believed to decrease the chances of skin cancer, tanning, aging and sun burns. Some people are obsessed with protecting their skin against the sun to the extent that they keep reapplying it every 2 hours. However, there are certain things that your doctor may not tell you about Sunscreens.

Some of them are: Click Here To continue >>

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How to Get Rid of Dark Elbows and Knees

As children, kneeling down and rubbing our elbows on the desk is a common practice. The end result is dark knees and elbows. As females grow up, they give them an unkempt and ugly look, especially in clothes that require exposing. This area is prone to be being rubbed constantly due to which, it can become dark and the skin becomes hard. With addition of dead tissues, the darkening factor increases. Some of the most quick and efficient ways to get rid of these dark spots:

  • Bleach– one can bleach the affected areas. This helps to lighten the skin by a few shades and there is a visible difference in just a few days.
  • Lemon- is also one of the most commonly used, natural bleaching agents. It is rich in vitamin C and citric acid and has been used as a skin whitener for ages. Some of the different ways to used lemon are:
    • Rub the juice of lemon on the skin for 5 minutes and leave it on for the next 15 minutes. Post this, wash it off with warm water. Do this every day. It has antioxidants that can remove dead skin and help in reproduction of healthy cells.
    • Take the skin of lemon, grate it and mix it with some curd and apply it on the hands. Leave it on for some time and rinse it off completely.
  • Sugar scrub- mix banana with coarse sugar in equal quantity. Add a dash of aloe Vera to this mixture and rub it on your elbows for 10 minutes. Massage in gentle strokes, in a circular manner, wash off with water.
  • Lime and coconut- this is also one of the most recommended treatments for dark skin. Mix lemon juice with coconut oil in a proportion of 1:2 and apply it on dark spot for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cool water.
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Dark Circles- Treat Them at Home

No matter how pretty a girl is or how refined a man’s jaw lines are, dark circles can make a person look terrible. They are a common feature and occur in men and woman. Some of the causes of dark circles are:

  • Hereditary– in some cases, occurrence of dark circles seem to run in the family. Irrespective of the eye color or the skin tone, predisposition of the dark circles is inherited.? This is because, these people have weak capillaries around the eyes, due to which the skin receives poor blood supply and nutrition causing the skin to darken.
  • Skin tone– people who have increased transparency of the skin around the eye can have more dark circles.
  • Sun exposure– sunlight can increase the melanin production to the skin and this makes the dark circles appear darker.
  • Fatigue- lack of sleep affects the skin making it appear tired and fatigue. Due to this the wrinkles and dark circles become more prominent.
  • The dark circles in women become more prominent during pregnancy and menstruation.
  • In some people, age makes the appearance of dark circles more prominent.

There is no known method that can make dark circles disappear instantly. However, some home remedies can decrease the discoloration. Some of them are:

  • Increase the intake of green vegetables and fruits.
  • Boil herbal tea, strain and keep the water in the fridge. Before going to sleep, dip two cotton bolls in this mixture and place them on the eye for 15 minutes.
  • Add half a lime in a glass of water and consume this on and empty stomach early in the morning. This will help the body detoxify, which will help the dark circles to reduce. For better effect, one can also consume only warm water with a dash of lime for the whole day.
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Impact of Smoking on Looks

It is a known fact that smoking is injurious to health and it leads to many life threatening diseases. What is less known is the fact that smoking cigarettes does not only affect a person internally but it also has a negative impact on the overall appearance.   The most significant effect of smoking that can clearly be seen in a smoker is the discolorization of teeth. Yellowish teeth are the prominent symptom in heavy smokers. Along with the teeth, stained finger nails, bad breath are some other effects of heavy smoking on individuals.   Now, let’s compare the looks of a non-smoker and a smoker. A non-smoker if you see will look his or her age. But, a smoker tends to develop early wrinkles and he/ se is sure to look older than the normal age. Hair loss is the next in line side-effect on a smoker. Chain smokers are said to lose more hair than the normal non-smoker. Smoking cigarettes is seen to turn the smoker’s skin pale because smoking is seen to deprive the skin of oxygen and nutrients thus turning the skin pale, which in a non-smoker leads to uneven coloring. Once a beautiful eye due to smoking leads to development of cataract, thus causing serious vision problem.   It is true that giving up smoking may be difficult but not impossible either. If looks matter a lot then quitting smoking may surely be the most convincing way.
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Drink more water for a glowing skin

You may have heard this a million times that drinking water can get you a beautiful skin, but despite that, never tried it. However, with each passing day, more and more people are experimenting with water therapy and benefiting from the extra usage of this ‘universal solvent’.? It’s a known fact that water can do wonders for your health, figure, hair and skin and millions of people around the world swear by the good effects of gulping down liters of water everyday. Considering the fact that 70 % of the body is made of water, the dependency of every system on water is high. Despite the fact that people are aware of this, they still prefer slurping on coffee, tea, soda, alcohol and shakes. None of this can have the same purifying and dehydrating effect as compared to that of pure, cool water.   Water is also said to be the best ‘treat’ that you can give your skin. This is due to the following reason:

  • Hydrates- Pure water is the best way to hydrate your body. Consuming water on an hourly basis helps to ensure that the body is not at a risk of dehydration, which can occur as a result of hot temperature, sweating and humidity.
  • Detoxifies- water is the most effective detoxifying agent. Since it is the ‘universal solvent’, most of the impurities and toxins in the body can get dissolved in the water and be thrown out through sweat, breath, urine and stool. This ensures that the toxicity level in the body is under control and also helps to boost the immunity.
  • Cures acne- if you have repeatedly heard advices of drinking more water when you are suffering from acne, take it more seriously. This is because, as mentioned above, it decreases the toxicity level in the body, helps to build the immune system and gets rid of the waste products which in turn help to treat pimples and acne.

The above benefits help to keep your skin hydrated, acne free and even toned. It is important to note that people should not expect ‘magic’ and assume that the effects will be visible within a day. It may take a few weeks, but the effects will certainly be there. However, some people complain that they are not able to ‘remember’ to drink extra water. For such people, it is best to carry a bottle of water in the bag. Also while sitting down at home also, either in front of the television or with a laptop, keep a bottle of water handy and sip on as and when you feel like.   No matter what the commercials say, the cheapest and the most effective way to a beautiful skin is water, so the next time you feel like having a soda, open your water bottle and sip away.

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Understanding Eczema

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is skin disorder that is marked by inflammation of the skin. It can affect people of all ages, though it primarily starts at a young age and may continue to be there even when the patients becomes an adult. Doctors report that usually this condition accompanies asthma and allergic rhinitis though there are cases where the triad may not be found. Despite the fact that this disease may not prove to be fatal, it can affect the quality of life of the patient and can become the cause of emotional stress.   Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common skin diseases in children. In US, more than 17 % of children are suffering from it and the number keeps increasing every year. A small percentage of these children have this disease, even when they reach adulthood.  Action and physiology
The exact mechanism of development of eczema is yet to be determined. Researchers are trying to figure out of eczema is a result of physical trauma to the skin, a result of exposure immune cells to environmental irritants or vice versa. The fact that epidermis is first defense of the body and protects it’s against irritants, allergens and microbes, it can be assumed that trauma, dehydration, change in the pH level, and microbial contamination can affect it.   Clinical histor Eczema is usually found in small infants who show symptoms of persistent rashes that do not get cured despite trying various remedies. These patients usually have a family history of asthma, hay fever and allergy. The symptoms may also be accompanied by a history of poor sleep and increased irritability.   Clinical features

    • Lesions- the lesions can present themselves in three forms-
  • Acute– these lesions are extremely itchy and are accompanied by blisters and extreme redness
  • Sub acute lesions- these represent themselves in the form of severe itching, pain, stinging, burning, scaling and redness of the skin.
  • Chronic eczematous inflammation- in such cases, the skin appears thick with prominent lines, excoriations and fissuring which may be accompanied by itchiness.

The symptoms also vary depending on the age of the patient

  • Infants– the skin of the infants appears to be red, scaly with crusted lesions which appear on the extensor surfaces, cheeks or scalp.
  • Childhood- lesions in children have less the appearance as that of lichen planus with red, scaly skin on the flexor area and on some areas of the wrists, ankles and neck.
  • Adults- in adults, the distribution of this disorder is similar as to that of children minus the fact that the skin appears to be thicker with increased skin markings. ‘?

Causes
Eczema appears to have a genetic origin and appears due to gene-gene and gene environment interactions. Thus, if a person has a history of eczema in the family and the disease gets triggered due to environmental factors, they have high chances of developing this disorder. It is more common in children below the age of 6 and can be easily treated. This disease is not infectious and cannot spread to other people through contact.??

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Global Missions Health Conference on the Veterans Day

This year, 11th November marks two important days for the United States of America. Besides that fact that it marks the Veterans Day, the annual holiday honoring military veterans, it’s also the day when the Global Missions Health Conference is convened in Louisville, Kentucky in the United States of America. Global Missions Health Conference brings together Christianity and science where they work together for better health and medical facilities of the humanity in general. Through this conference, Christian healthcare professionals and students meet together with a common goal. This conference acts as a common platform for them to meet and share thoughts, ideas and expertise. The conference is hosted by South Christian Church which marks the gathering of healthcare professionals. This church has a deep passion to endow the medical and healthcare community so that they can positively affect the world and at the same time give a rich opportunity to share the wonderful love of the lord with communities’ world wide. They believe that this conference offers a life-changing opportunity to share, learn and encourage. Every November marks the meet of more that 2,000 believers, hundreds of students and more that 200 medical missions organizations for the sole purpose of global health outreach. This year, Global Missions Health Conference will take place from November 11 to 13. Some of the highlights of this conference will be

  • Offering information, experience and organizations which perform medical tasks for the betterment of the human race worldwide
  • Offers opportunity to people to meet and interact with each other.
  • The GMHC offers almost 100 breakout sessions which cover topics such as jungle surgery, trafficking and HIV education etc.
  • Hosts exhibition for hundreds of medical missions’ organizations.

Goal– the goal of this organization is inform, train, and equip healthcare professionals and students to use their medical skills to further God’s kingdom, all through sharing the Gospel with those in need on both the international and domestic mission fields. The schedule for the program is as follows

Thursday, November 11
1:00 – 4:00p Registration
4:00 – 4:50p Breakout Sessions One
5:00 – 7:20p Dinner and Exhibit Hall
7:30 – 9:00p Plenary Session One (Worship Center)
Friday, November 12
8:00 -9:00a Registration
8:30 – 9:20a Breakout Session Two
10:00 – 11:30a Plenary Session Two (Worship Center)
11:30 – 1:30p Lunch and Exhibit Hall
2:00 – 2:50p Breakout Session Three
3:00 – 3:50p Breakout Session Four
4:00 – 4:50p Breakout Session Five
5:00 – 7:00p Dinner and Exhibit Hall
7:30 – 9:30p Plenary Session Three (Worship Center)
Saturday, November 13
8:00 – 8:50a Breakout Session Six
9:00 – 9:50a Breakout Session Seven
10:00 – 12:00a Lunch & Exhibit Hall
12:00 – 1:30p Plenary Session 4 / Closure (Worship Center)

People can attend the conference after registration (no refunds).? GMHC offers people a platform where they can discover innovative ideas and the best way to apply it. It also helps them to have a greater understanding of the medical ministry best practices and how to apply them.