Showing posts with label Women's Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Women's Health. Show all posts

Friday, October 28, 2011

Home Remedies for Nausea

Nausea is not a disease, but it is actually the way your body communicates with you, to tell you about a problem with the normal functioning of the body. Home remedies for nausea help a great deal to counter this condition.


Before you use any of the home remedies for nausea, it is important to find out the reason behind the nauseous feeling. There are many causes, which induce nausea. Let's learn about the causes first.


Factors Causing Nausea


The factors which can trigger nausea are listed here...


Indigestion is one of the main reasons which induces nausea.


Stomach flu also can cause nausea.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Home Remedies for Sinus Infection

Are you suffering from a sinus infection? Looking for home remedies for sinus infection? Here's some information on sinus infection home remedy.


Sinuses are four pairs of air filled cavities located within the bones surrounding our nose, cheeks and eyes. These are referred to as frontal, maxillary, ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses. Sinuses perform the vital function of filtering the dust particles from the inhaled air. The mucus layer that covers these sinuses not only moistens the nose but protects the lungs from harmful germs, viruses, bacteria and allergens. The condition associated with the inflammation of these sinuses is referred to as sinusitis. As a result of an inflammation in the sinuses, the sinus membranes secrete more mucus to flush out the irritants. This trapped mucus blocks the openings and results in a feeling of pressure and pain around the sinuses. Wondering what causes sinus problems and how to treat them? Though doctors might prescribe the use of nasal sprays and antibiotics, you can also use sinus infection home remedy for alleviating the symptoms of sinusitis. Here's some information on causes, symptoms and home remedies for sinus infection.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Healthy Dinners

Dinner is one meal which we can have at peace. Hence, it is necessary we have healthy dinners. Since we have some time on hand, we can actually concentrate and whip up healthy dinners for ourselves...


When it comes to cooking, there is a misconception. If you have to cook healthy dinners, you have to be slogging out in the kitchen for long hours. This is not necessarily true. If you are innovative with the ingredients in the kitchen, then it will not be the case all the time. Using easy healthy dinner recipes will also ensure you do not have to spend a number of hours slogging in the kitchen. In this write up, we will see some healthy dinner ideas along with some healthy dinner recipes, which will prove to be of help to you to plan your healthy dinner menu.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Healthy Dinner Ideas for Tonight

Looking for some deliciously healthy dinner ideas for tonight? You are at the right table! Here is a menu giving you some smart and quick healthy dinner ideas.


The idea of healthy recipes has become a common look out for most people all around the world. And why not, with the number of different kinds of diseases on the rise, healthy food is one of the vital requirements of a healthy and ailment-free living. Here in this article, I would be giving you some smart, quick and healthy dinner ideas for tonight. Jot down the recipes you like and enjoy a nutritious meal.


Top 10 Healthy Living Dinner Ideas

Friday, August 12, 2011

Healthy Quick Dinner Ideas

Don't want to spend hours for preparing dinner but still want to give your family a nutritious meal? If yes, then read on for healthy quick dinner ideas that are tasty and healthy.


In today's fast paced life where we are always on the go, rushing either to work, to aerobics class, to grocery shopping or picking up the kids, once you finally reach home, you hardly have the time to think of dinner ideas and cook dinner every evening. And the last thing you want to do is spend hours standing in the kitchen cooking. But there is no need for you to reach for those unhealthy take out menus. Now you can prepare dinner within half an hour! With some healthy quick dinner ideas, you can give your family a healthy meal without slaving for hours in the kitchen.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

The blood sugar level helps you know the amount of glucose present in your blood. Read on to know more about healthy blood sugar levels.


The amount of glucose or sugar present in the blood of a human being is referred to as blood sugar level or blood glucose level. Also known as the plasma glucose level, its expressed as millimoles per liter (mmol/l). The blood sugar level in mammals is usually maintained at a range of 3.6 to 5.8 mm.


The most important source of energy for the body cells, glucose is transported from the intestines or liver via the bloodstream. The blood sugar level indicates the amount of sugar or glucose present in the bloodstream. Failure to maintain healthy blood sugar levels may lead to conditions like hyperglycemia i.e. high blood sugar level or hypoglycemia i.e. low blood sugar level. A very high blood glucose level is an indication that the person has diabetes. If left untreated, high blood sugar level may lead to serious health problems like stroke, heart diseases and kidney problems.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Vegan Vs. Vegetarian

Understanding the basic concept of vegan vs vegetarian can help you chose a better lifestyle for you and your family. Read on to find out the exact difference between veganism and vegetarianism.


There are various reasons why people choose to be vegetarians or vegans. The most popular reason to opt a vegetarian diet would be health concerns. A rich diet pattern incorporates fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains, which in turn keep your heart and body healthy. In contrast, there are people who are strict vegans for ethical, health, environmental, and many more reasons. Many people, including myself for a long time, are under the impression that there is no concept as "vegan vs vegetarian". Being a vegan or a vegetarian is a choice of lifestyle, as you are considered in two separate food groups. To help understand the actual contrast and significance between the two, first let's shed some light on vegan vs vegetarian definition.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Januvia

Januvia


Generic Name: sitagliptin (SI ta glip tin)


Brand Names: Januvia


What is Januvia?


Januvia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.


Januvia is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.


Januvia may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.


Important information about Januvia


Do not use Januvia if you are allergic to sitagliptin or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sex Abuse Scandals Tarnish Work of Aid Agencies in Africa

Audrey Gillan in Blama Camp, Sierra Leone, talks to refugee children, some as young as 14, the victims of aid workers and foreign peacekeepers who misused their power to sexually exploit vulnerable under-age girls.


Finda James thought she had at last found sanctuary when she came to the refugee camp at Blama. She had watched rebel soldiers kill her mother and had been taken prisoner by them. Freed by government troops, she was brought to this camp, which houses more than 15,000 people who have been internally displaced by the 10 years of civil war in Sierra Leone.


With no rebels at the camp, Finda, 14, thought she would be safe. But she found herself confronted with a problem that is endemic in the refugee camps of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia: she became the victim of an aid worker who offered her rations in return for sex.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Cannabis

Cannabis


What is cannabis?


Cannabis sativa, also known as hemp, is a species of the Cannabinaceae family of plants.


Cannabis is also known as Ganja, grass, Hashish, Hemp, Indian hemp, marijuana, Pot, reefer, weed.


Cannabis contains the chemical compound THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol), which is believed to be responsible for most of the characteristic psychoactive effects of cannabis.


The dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant are known as marijuana, which can be smoked (through a pipe or bong or hand-rolled into a joint) or taken orally with food (baked in cookies).


The resinous secretions of the plant are known as hashish, which can be smoked or eaten.