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Ten Simple Ways to a Healthy Digestive System

Posted by Vicky on April 16th, 2010
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Ten Simple Ways to a Healthy Digestive System2 Ten Simple Ways to a Healthy Digestive SystemWe are living in the age of fast foods. Most of us don’t get that little time to eat our breakfast or chew our food. Quite naturally, we end up with all kinds of stomach related problems starting with acidity to acute gastric ulcer. However, if we are ready to make a few changes to our diet and lifestyle, we could maintain a healthy digestive system for the rest of our lives. Here are ten simple ways to a healthy digestive system.

  1. Drink about 8 – 10 glasses of water every day. Water helps to loosen stools and prevent constipation.
  2. Don’t skip your breakfast. It is the first major meal that you have for the day. Include a breakfast that is rich in fiber. Wholegrain cereal or porridge have high fiber content and boosts energy.
  3. Avoid refined carbohydrates such as white bread and white rice and increase the intake of fruits and vegetables. They help in cleansing the body. There are also herbal supplements available online that help to promote digestive health.
  4. Try getting into the habit of eating in small quantities at frequent intervals. This produces less strain on the digestive system. If you are in the habit of eating large portions, the stomach produces large quantities of digestive acids. So, even if you eat less the same quantity of acids are produced. This can eventually lead to acidity. The same thing happens when you skip a meal. The digestive acids are produced and since there is no food to digest, it again leads to acidity.
  5. Did you know that most of the digestive process takes place in your mouth with the help of the salivary gland? This is why it is important to chew your food.
  6. Make it a habit to go to bed about three hours after you have had the final meal for the day. This will reduce the risk of indigestion, heartburn and reflux.
  7. Avoid caffeine. Excess intake of caffeine causes acidity in your stomach.
  8. Do not exercise immediately after a meal. Your heart needs to pump blood for digestion as well as for exercise. So, if you exercise after eating, your heart might not be able to meet the demands of your stomach and the digestion process might be compromised. However, you could take a walk after eating.
  9. Avoid or reduce the intake of saturated fats such as butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil and palm oil. Saturated fats increase the chances of bowel cancer.
  10. Avoid smoking. It affects the digestive system and results in peptic ulcer, gall stones, heart burns and crohn’s disease.

Follow these ten simple ways to a healthy digestive system. This can help you avoid your digestive problems and lead a healthy life.

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All about Middle Ear Infection

Posted by Vicky on April 16th, 2010
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All about Middle Ear Infection All about Middle Ear InfectionLast month I was admitted to the hospital for three days. Though it was just a common ear infection, the pain was way too excruciating. The pain radiated from my ears and spread all over my head making it all the more a nightmarish experience. I was diagnosed with a middle ear infection or Ottis Media as it is called in medical terms. That’s when I learnt all about middle ear infection.

So, what is exactly a middle ear infection? The middle ear is a small space behind the ear drum. When you contract an infection in this region, you can end up with pus cells or fluid. This eventually causes a throbbing pain with your ears swelling beyond recognition. Now, let us see all about middle ear infection.

Causes of Middle Ear Infection

Now, let us see what exactly causes a middle ear infection?  Middle ear infections can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Statistics show that 85% of cases of middle ear infections are caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), nontypable Hemophilus influenzae and Moraxella. Viruses account for the remaining 15%.

If you’ve ever wondered as to how do these bacteria get into your ears, here are a few ways that it can happen:

  1. It is important to you clean your hands with soap when you exit the wash room. In the event that you don’t clean you hands and end up touching your ears, there starts the problem. Especially, the bacteria Streptococcus is believed to thrive well in wash rooms and places of less hygiene.
  2. Are you an avid music listener? If so, you will be shocked to hear this. Having your headsets on for an hour or so will result in the bacteria in your ears growing in numbers by more than 700 times.
  3. If you are in the habit of using cotton ear buds or swabs to clean your ears, be a little cautious the next time around. You might unknowingly introduce any bacteria on the surface of these ear buds directly into your middle ears. It is always advisable to store these ear swabs in a hygienic place free from dirt and infection.

Precautionary Steps to Avoid Infection

Now, that we know as to the causes of middle ear infection let us exercise a little additional caution to protect our ears. Here is a list of precautions that you can take to avoid the middle ear infection:

  1. Always wash your hands from time to time. Doctors strongly believe that with clean hands, you can prevent a whole lot of infections, including those pertaining to the ears.
  2. The use of cotton swabs is strictly not recommended by doctors. You can end up compromising on the safety of your ears and eventually your hearing ability.
  3. Even in the event of the slightest of pain experienced in your ears, visit your doctor immediately. Acute and advanced middle ear infections can cause perforations in your ear drum and may cause permanent hearing loss.
  4. You could also use ear health supplements to boost the immune system of the ear and avoid infections. There are natural supplements with herbal ingredients available online which helps in promoting the overall ear health.

Now that you know all about middle ear infections, take all precautions to avoid the infection and enjoy the gift of hearing.

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Natural Ways to Control Diabetes

Posted by Vicky on April 15th, 2010
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Natural Ways to Control Diabetes Natural Ways to Control DiabetesDiabetes Mellitus or more commonly known as Diabetes is a result of high blood sugar level in the body. It might be caused by decrease in the level of the hormone called insulin. This is referred to as Type I diabetes and can be treated through insulin injections. Sometimes, even when insulin is produced at normal levels, your body might stop responding to it. This results in type II diabetes.  There is no complete cure for diabetes. However, there are natural ways to control diabetes and prevent the blood sugar level from rising high.

Natural Remedies for Diabetes

Healthy food and regular exercise can help you maintain normal blood sugar level. Here are a few tips to control your blood sugar level.

Diet

  1. Include fiber rich vegetables such as cabbage, spinach, cucumber, radish, chilly, cauliflower and bitter melon in your diet.
  2. Avoid fruit juices and eat small servings of whole fruits instead. Juices are not recommended because the fiber content of the fruit is lost and you might be tempted to add sugar or artificial sweeteners. Fruits such as Jamun, apple, strawberries, pears, avocados, guavas and papaya are good for diabetics. However, avoid fruits like banana, dates, mango and sapodilla that have high sugar content. Dry fruits are also not good for diabetics.

Natural Remedies

  1. Cinnamon can help to reduce glucose level. Add up to ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of water and boil it for about ten minutes on a low flame. Drink this regularly for excellent results.
  2. Powder fenugreek seeds and eat about 30 gm of the powder twice daily. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women.
  3. Herbs such as holy basil, gurmar, bael and Pterocarpus Marsupium help in controlling the diabetes. If you are not familiar with these herbs, you could purchase natural supplements that are available online or at your local health store.
  4. Grind or powder a bunch of holy basil and neem leaves and mix them with water. Consume the mixture in empty stomach for best results.
  5. Grind Indian Gooseberry and bitter melon in water and consume the juice to control the glucose level in the body.
  6. Exercise or walk every day. There are also special yoga asanas to control diabetes.

These  natural ways to control diabetes will keep the blood sugar in your body at normal level and help you lead a healthy life.

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Natural Home Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks

Posted by Vicky on April 14th, 2010
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There are several physical changes that take place in a woman’s body during and after pregnancy. One of the most visible changes is the stretch marks. During pregnancy, the abdomen stretches inNatural Home Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks Natural Home Remedies to Remove Stretch Marks order to accommodate the baby growing inside. As a result, stretch marks appear as the abdomen expands. After your delivery, these marks are just left behind even if you manage to shrink those extra folds in your abdomen through exercises. The good news though is that there are simple natural home remedies to remove stretch marks.

Although, pregnancy is the most common reason behind these marks, it also occurs in men and women when in there is a sudden increase in weight or due to hormonal changes. They usually appear in abdomen, thighs, buttocks, breasts and hips.

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

Here are some simple yet effective home remedies for stretch mark removal:

  1. Vitamin E oil helps to remove stretch marks and improves the skin. Just rub the area with Vitamin E oil every day. There are also various stretch mark removal creams with Vitamin E available online. Also, include Vitamin E rich food such as almonds, broccoli, papaya, spinach and parsley in your diet.
  2. Aloe Vera can also help remove them. Add a bit of lemon juice with the Aloe Vera pulp and apply it on the stretch marks.
  3. Vitamin A present in apricot scrub helps to eliminate the marks. Just pound dry apricot kernel and mix it with water to make your own apricot scrub. Apply it on the stretch marks regularly until they disappear.
  4. Applying peanut butter, cocoa butter or shea butter helps to get rid of the stretch marks.
  5. Massaging the affected area with castor oil, almond oil, flax seed oil, jojobo oil, avocado oil or olive oil regularly can help in removing them.
  6. Eat a healthy diet and drink a lot of water. Your diet should be high in Vitamin A rich foods such as fish and carrot, Vitamin E rich nuts and milk, Vitamin C rich kakadu plum and rose hip and Zinc foods such as wheat and celery. Avoid caffeinated drinks and soda.

There are also natural supplements helps to remove stretch marks. These supplements can be taken orally to treat you from inside or it could be a massage oil or cream to treat the marks externally.  These supplements are available online or can be ordered from a local health store.

Apart from following these natural home remedies to remove stretch marks, exercise regularly. A healthy lifestyle is the secret behind a happy living.

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Natural Home Remedies to Cure Constipation

Posted by Vicky on April 10th, 2010
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Constipation is one of the most commNatural Home Remedies to Cure Constipation1 Natural Home Remedies to Cure Constipationon digestive problems. During constipation, the bowel movement becomes difficult and painful. In extreme cases, it also results in bowel obstruction. If untreated, the excess stress on the digestive tract could lead to numerous health issues. Due to poor digestion, it becomes difficult to eliminate the toxins and they mix up in the blood stream affecting the entire body. So, constipation should not be taken lightly. Although, drugs can help you cure constipation, prolonged use of medications could increase your dependency on them forever. And, when you take these drugs for years, it might result in kidney failure, kidney stones, damage of gastrointestinal tract and a host of other serious health concerns. Hence, it is always better to opt for natural home remedies to cure constipation.

Natural Home Remedies

Here are a few natural remedies to get rid of your constipation problem. These methods are completely safe and can be easily tried at home.

  1. One of the most common reasons for constipation is low fluid intake. Hence, start by drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water every day.
  2. Another common reason for constipation is low intake of fibre content. So, increase the intake of fibre rich fruits and vegetables such as papaya, guava, greens, carrot and broccoli. Avoid eating high protein, dairy and wheat based products while you are constipated.
  3. Aloe Vera is an excellent natural laxative. You could consume it in the form of aloe vera gel or aloe vera juice to cure constipation.
  4. Lime juice mixed with hot water taken a couple of times in a day can relieve you off constipation.
  5. Figs and dates are also effective. Soak figs or dates overnight and eat them in the morning.
  6. Powdered flax seed or linseed taken over a course of 5-6 days can help.
  7. Mix an equal quantity of orange juice and olive oil. A glass of this mixture is an effective natural laxative.
  8. Mix a tablespoon of castor oil to a glass of warm water and drink it on an empty stomach. You could also follow it with a glass of black tea for faster results.
  9. Apple cider vinegar is another natural product that helps to cure constipation . It has a host of other health benefits too.
  10. You could also try natural supplements that are available online or at your local health store.

Apart from trying these natural home remedies to cure constipation, try to exercise, walk or practice yoga for at least half-hour every day. This will work your abdominal muscles and help in bowel movement. In addition to curing your health woes, these methods can help you lead a  happy and healthy life.

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