Health and Wealth

 Did you know that our level of income directly affects our health? How much money you make helps to determine how healthy you will be. If you don't look at the broader picture, doesn't really make sense in the big picture, however, here is the view: you have a degree, you are educated and are exposed to tons of information during your college years, You are exposed to athletes, health classes and all sorts of professional people who already understand importance of health in your life. Your income levels are quite nice, your are graduate and you have opportunity to purchase magazines, fitness and health of course. Can you now see how your intelligence and education affect your health now? This is generalization that has proven itself time and again. All you have to do is observe the third world versus your developed countries. Health and standard of living are directly related. Past the consideration of intelligence development, our income and level of education plays an impor...

 You lived wherever your parent or guardian chose to live, during the course of your growing up years. You didn't give any thought if they had chosen a place that was conducive to your physical, mental and spiritual heath neither thought of the health implications of the location your parent chose. Chances are your parents didn't give it much thought either. Not until recently, has there ever been given any thought to the fact that where you live affects your level of fitness. But it does , and it is a piece of information that is sure to influence many generations to come. What can we learn from information compiled ? The information is compiled based on statistical information levels, smog levels, water quality, recreational and government based fitness incentives and fitness facilities available. Generally, one of the major magazines published in the United State, will compile all these statistical data and publish an article as a recreational guide to heathy cities. The lev...

 Fitness can be defined as ability of the body to function well with alertness and vigor. In our ability to keep fit, healthy and functioning as it is supposed to, we need good nutrition, vitamins and minerals so that we can continue to thrive in our daily processes. How do we tell if we are really fit ?  In the first instance, you might want to look at your exercise habits, if you do not have such, your fitness is doubtful. Everyone, no matter the age, the benefit of exercise can not be over emphasised. Exercise keeps our bodies conditioned, our mental sharpness working at top speed and thanks to the physical aspect, we get a boost to our cardio health, extra calorie burn and more oxygen to our cells. Are you supplementing your minerals and vitamins to make sure you are getting your recommended daily allowances? Do you take in calories than your body needs ? If you're not making the most basic efforts to take care of your nutritional needs, you aren't a fit individual. You ma...

 You see it everyday, news and information It is in everyday new our problems with overweight and  It is a national problem. It’s not just an ordinary news it is a phenomenon that affect every Dick and Harry ; it’s not just your overworked middle-age population; and it’s not just your nerdy teenage population. It is a national epidemic. The first thing we have to ask ourselves , is how did we get here? How did we go from one of the most physically fit nations, to just wallowing in our weight?  Over the last thirty years, food nutritionists and the food industry as a whole have embraced the idea of lowering our fat intake. This was a direct result of the information published by the government that encouraged less egg consumption because of the cholesterfoods.  After that particular piece of information, doctors began to discover that when we  consume fat, we have higher incidences of cholesterol problems. The logical conclusion: fat must be bad for us to consume...

 Metabolism for the Fit Individual  Metabolism is  the sum of all biochemical processes involved the sustaining of life. In application concerning our health, metabolism is related to the intake and use of food. In reference to the case in point it is our ability to utilize our food to the fullest extent. Right now, the greatest results in raising our metabolism come from exercise and building our muscle mass, while reducing our body fat. Adding more muscle to the body, in turn causes us to burn more calories, and this helps to elevate our metabolic rate. Our metabolism functions also depend on how well we have taken care of our nutritional needs. Some people have really high rates of metabolism. In other words, when they consume food, their bodies burn it up almost as fast as then consume it. Then there are those of use who use our food intake so slowly, as to not even notice that we’re burning calories. These people who burn quickly are often slim and trim, the people w...

In our daily life our fitness doesn't come to our mind but most often our wellness is our priority. In fact if at all it crosses our mind we will be bothering on how much are we going to spend  But even when we are fairly fit, we still  needs that help us to sustain that fitness.  Have you ever given thought to what those needs are? Meditation, an exercise recommended for everyone, but especially those of us with  hectic, stressful lifestyles.  Meditation has been shown to relieve stress, and promote overall good health, by simply reflecting upon our day and finding happiness within ourselves. Your nutritional needs levels are dependent upon your eating habits and whether you use daily supplements of vitamins and minerals in order for you to sustain optimum physical health.  Much discussion is centered on this topic right now, because our nation faces obesity, problems of epidemic proportions. Our eating habits make up a large portion of our nutritional dai...

 Wellness of the Body Wellness refers to the condition of good physical and mental health, especially when  maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits. Nutrition refers to the nurturing of our body, in  our ability to keep it healthy and functioning as it is supposed to do. Our ability to provide the  body with all the necessary food, vitamins, and minerals so that we continue to thrive in our daily  life processes Wellness of the body occurs when all the body processes, physical and mental are  functioning as the peak levels. What does it take to achieve a complete body wellness? It  requires more than simply taking a trip to the gym, or a walk in the park.  Many factors come into play when we consider our body’s wellness. The daily intake of  food, vitamins, and water are absolute necessities, and most often the items thought about.  What about the conditioning of our body to deal with life each day? Does our physical exercise hav...

 As stated previously, being well and fit are totally different ball game. Your wellness rating is completely dependent upon your immune system, and what supplement, vitamin and nutrition you provide for your immune system. Well be can sometimes be unfit and fit be sometimes may not be well. We read and absorbed the the information we are given through the media and health organization without ever pondering if we are receiving all the information we need or simple the part that is profitable to be seen or heard. Most individual do not take the time to completely understand the health advantages of being both fit and well. Do you ask yourself if fitness gym need your monthly fees in order to remain operational or not. They have no real concern about the condition of your immune system. Physical fitness is a condition for the body alone. Doctors and hospitals need you as a patient in order to remain operational: they want you to know you need to be well and fit, but often leave out ...

 In this day of advanced medicine and wonderful age of enlightenment, we should be some of most well human beings, most fit, but reverse is the case. So why and how has this happened ? This prepared report takes a lot at all the components that must be met in order for us to be well and fit. We will examine some of the creative, fun and unique forms that medicine and self - help have taken over the last several centuries. We will move on to examining the various areas of individual concerns, wellness, fitness, soul importance,the mind, body and the development of good health practices. We are going through some of the generalized areas of fitness, wellness and overall good health that each and every individual concern, the mind, body, wellness, fitness and soul importance. Each day you pick up a magazines and you're bombarded with fitness and health information. Articles and advertisement that are designed to impart much needed knowledge and information to the readers about the sta...

 One of the key factors that impact our immune system is lifestyle. We can blame pesticides, food additives, pollution, metals in our water and myraid other things. But fact still remains that our habits play a major role in how our bodies confront and deal with bacteria and viruses. Diet without doubt is one of the factors that affect our immune system functions, as we have details in our previous write up. But there are other simple changes you can make to your lifestyle to further boost your immunity and maintain good health. These are some additional simple steps that you can apply further to strengthen and reinforce your natural defense system. They are just plain common sense and yet you will surprise how many people overlook them or downplay their importance. 1. REGULAR EXERCISE Exercise doesn't necessarily mean strenuous at the gym or a formal exercise class. Thirty to forty minutes a day of moderate excrcise like swimming, cycling,vor walling can do wonders for immune syst...

 The weak immune system must never be ignored. The most effective and easiest way to strengthen your immune system is to feed on the foods that help it performs its function optimally. Eating the following foods regularly will surely boost your immune system. 1. Chicken soup Chicken soup contains potent properties like: Antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibiotics. Chicken soup gives our immune system a hefty dose of protein, calcium, zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. These ingredients work together to revive the immune system and keep it going strong and when eventually you fall sick, it keeps up healing, nourished and hydrated.Chicken soup alleviate and quickly fight against runny nose, congestion, cough, flu and cold symptoms. 2.  Sweet Potatoes: It contains antioxidants, beta - carotene and vitamin A. It ranks high on the list of immunity- boosting foods. The much - neglected sweet potato is packed with Vitamin A, which the immune system requires to function optimally, just one...

 Our Immune system works basically to protect us in three ways: 1. In the event that the antigens do produce and spread the immune system goes to attack, over ride and destroy them all. 2. If antigens penetrate our body system, a barrage of proteins and white blood cells rush to attack and destroy the antigens. 3. Immune system over ride and destroy antigens before they enter our bodies. When immune system fail to do all these then that shows a weak immune system which is inflammation and this causes a range of illnesses. The following are the symptoms that indicate weak immune system: 1. Fatigue: When your immune system is weak you body will try to conserve energy and direct it towards your sluggish immune system to keep it working. The result is often chronic fatigue. To prevent your health from further deterioration you must give your immune system much - needed attention. 2. Constipation/diarrhea: Frequent constipation and diarrhea indicate inflammation in the gut caused by a b...

 Most of us are conscious of our health, we generally try to get enough sleep, exercise, try to eat right food and adopt good habits associated with healthy living. But are we specifically focus on the immune system as the core of good health? Strong and healthy immune system is not attain because of good habits. If we want to enjoy long term good health and protection from disease it is absolutely essential to have a strong immune system. The foods we eat has impact on immune system than anything else. So, it is important you eat balanced diet though you still need to take some steps further. There are some foods that if consumed often can have wonderful effect on the health and boost immune system. These foods contain some nutrients and properties that fight disease in our body system. These food we refer to as SUPPER FOODS because they are immunity boosting hacks that can be easily incorporated into our  lifestyle. By making a few simple changes to your diet you will achiev...

 Medicinal food plants may be defined as those food plants whose consumed parts are recognized for their therapeutic effects either in traditional medicine or biomedicine. The good thing about medicinal foods is that they are consumed as part of a normal food pattern. The amount and form of medicinal foods are as you take them in your normal diet. Read also: Remedies for Obesity found However the normal diet here is intended to mean the way God intended for us to eat those foods: Unchanged, Untreated and Unpreserved. It has been proven time and again the medicinal  food deliver maximally when eaten raw or with minimal processing. We have proofs that boiling, frying, baking and other method of cooking lead to changes in form and chemical composition of the food which will definitely affect the efficacy of the food as medicine. Also read: Issues relating to pregnancy Medicinal foods come in diverse forms, example are pawpaw, garlic, peppermint, onions, bitter leaf, bitter kola, ...

 It has to be stated that a lot of female adolescents sexual health problems are due to interaction between the two groups. However, sexually transmitted diseases also occur among among adolescents. Specifically some male adolescents suffer from : • Masturbation  This is self sexual stimulation of the genitalia to experience joyous sensual pleasure. While it can happen also among female adolescents, it is usually more pronounced among male adolescents due to influence of videos and films, obscene pictures etc. Health educators, social workers ,medical doctors, psychiatrist and psychologist may be of help in some cases. • Impotence This is the inability of a man to have full erection of penis when stimulated which may be of primary or secondary causes. This may also occurred among adolescents which may be due to poorly treated STIs and psychological problem. • Drug Misuse and Abuse A drug is any substance which by its chemical nature affects the structure and or function of a l...

 Signs of pregnancy When a woman is in stage of pregnancy, the following signs are usually noticed ; • Missing of menstruation but this is not a strong indication until it is still missed the second month. • Increase in size and fullness of breast with darkening and enlargement of the areola and the nipples of the breast. • Increase in times of urination due to nervous irritability of the bladder. • Nausea and vomiting/morning sickness • Fatigue • Skin changes • Quickening which in  the  movement of the fetus at 16th to 20th week. Menstruation during pregnancy At implantation, a pregnant woman may still notice slight blood coming out of vagina which might be mistaken for normal menstruation. If it is not too much in quantity and less in days than the usual days of the woman's menstrual days, it is much likely she is pregnant. Missing of menstruation alone should not always be taken as sign of pregnancy because it can be caused by emotional disturbances, illness, drugs, ch...

 Definition Of Aphrodisiac What is Aphrodisiac ? Aphrodisiac is any food, drink or other agents, which increases sexual desire. This covers both men and women. Some things were reputed as Aphrodisiacs due to their phallic shape, for example, horn of rhinoceros. But I don't believe magic. I normally trust science, I intend to agree with erotic cuisine: some foods are good for libido due to their health benefits, such as content of various vitamins and healthy substances. Natural Aphrodisiacs I  am not going to list all the exotic plants and food which are difficult to find, but are said to be strong Aphrodisiacs. I will tell you, what is healthy for reproduction organs and why it can boost libido. •Foods rich in vitamins A and E are eaten to boost libido, as they have a positive effect o reproductive organs, examples are eggs, carrots, cod liver. • Marine foods are strong Aphrodisiac as they contain phosphorus and vitamin B. To improve potency, eat oysters, shrimps, caviar and ...

 If the sugar is not controlled over time, high amounts of sugar in the blood will damage tiny blood vessels and nerves. The effects of chronic high blood sugar cause widespread damage in the body. Eyes: High levels of sugar in the blood cause damage to the small blood vessels within the retina leading to worsening vision and possibly blindness. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 - 74 years old. Kidneys: High blood sugar damages tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, which decreases this organ's ability to filter blood. High blood  pressure, which is common in diabetes, only increase kidney damage. If kidney function decline is severe, blood must to be filtered by a machine - a process called dialysis. Dialysis is costly, time consuming and exhausting for those with kidney disease. One dialysis session takes 4 hours and must be done 3 times per week. Nerves : High blood sugar can lead to nervous system damage leading to impaired sensat...

 The state of eating food in excess of what the body needs to function effectively resulting in the accumulation of fat in the body is known as obesity. Obesity starts gradually during childhood when children eat a lot to keep up with their rapid growth and development. If their eating pattern are not controlled by adults, obesity may start to set in as over feeding tends to increase the number of fats cells during childhood. Some of the factors that may be responsible for obesity are : excess intake of food than what a person needs, endocrinal disorder, history of obesity in the family (genetic) inactivity or sedentary life, eating of much fatty foods e.g eating much of take - away foods, diseases etc. Communication Research Machine (1974) recorded that one can assess his fatness by pinching the back of upper arm lightly. If there is a thick fold of fat in that area, one is probably too fat because the area is the subcutaneous fat deposit in many people. However, there are better ...