Friday, September 30, 2011posted by healthy 5:22 pm
smoking pills
Actually smoking habits is very difficult to stop. Although initially motivated to not inhale nicotine, many of which fail to remove these bad habits. If so, the desire of smoking pills may be worth a try.
During a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 740 participants were asked to drink 2-6 Tabex pill per day for 25 days, while the rest drank a placebo. After one year of treatment, 8.4 percent of those who were given pills Tabex successfully quit smoking compared with 2.4 percent who drank the placebo.
Professor Robert West of the cancer research center at the University of London said, “the low success rate indicates how difficult it is to quit smoking, even for those who are highly motivated,” he said as quoted by the Daily Mail. Readmore…
Wednesday, September 28, 2011posted by healthy 2:02 pm
premenstrual syndrome
When menstruation, most of women often experience abdominal cramps, bloating, sore, tired, and lethargic. When it is so painful and make a lazy bunch, especially mood condition also unstable.
A condition known as premenstrual syndrome occurs in many women. Not only the physical pain that is felt, but also psychological problems like depression. Whatever is feeling, do not let it influence you.
Here are several effective ways to cope with premenstrual syndrome by Marilyn Gelnville PhD, Britain’s leading women’s health experts, Shona Wilkinson, a nutritionist and dr. Pixie McKenna, as quoted by Female First.
- Stay active
“Women who rarely moves tend to suffer more severe premenstrual syndrome than those who regularly exercise,” said Shona.
According to her, exercise can also help relieve pain by maintaining the stability of hormone levels. Including encouraging the brain to produce more hormones ‘happy’ or serotonin and endorphins that will help alleviate the emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
However, sport can not instantly improve your mood. If the mood deteriorates, you can take supplements that contain 5-HTP may change naturally due to the neurotransmitter serotonin, which can feel happier.
- Herbal remedies
Agnus castus is a plant that has proven to be effective to reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. “The plant is able to balance the activity of the female sex hormone, stimulates production of progesterone that reduces the effects of estrogen in the body, a key factor emergence of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome,” said dr. Pixie. Readmore…
Monday, September 26, 2011posted by healthy 12:48 pm
acne
Sometimes, acne is a skin health problem still not finished. Acne drug or skin care is expensive does not guarantee to treat acne effectively.
According to Elliott Weiss, MD, a dermatologist from the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, a study shows eating habits contribute greatly to the appearance of acne. Including, aggravate acne conditions.
“One thing that is interesting, acne problems so dominant in society that followed the western diet (consumption of sugar and refined grain products are high). Meanwhile, the people who follow the hunters and gatherers-style diet (consumption of meat, vegetables, grains, and do not eat processed foods or packaging) does not have a problem with acne,” he said as quoted from Totalbeauty.com.
It is not separated from the main trigger of acne is the condition of follicular hyperkeratosis (proliferation), which leads to blockage of the follicle and inflammation. In fact, the foods you eat every day contribute to this process.
According to Dr. Weiss, the food should be avoided to prevent the appearance of acne is a sweet foods, excessive consumption of dairy products and processed grain products. This method will not only beautify the skin, but also keeping the waist circumference and weight of your body. In addition, multiply also the consumption of these three foods. Readmore…
Tuesday, September 20, 2011posted by healthy 1:48 pm
slim body
If you do not have time to workout in the gym or exercise, try following this daily activities that can help the body burn calories. Here daily activities can make slim body.
Up the stairs: 61 calories per 10 minutes
Try to avoid the elevator or escalator when you just want to ride one or two floors. Walking through the steps to tighten the thigh muscles, calves, and buttocks. In fact, muscle toning belt if you can move faster or half run.
streets in the mall: 35 calories per 10 minutes
While relaxing the mind, eye wash in the shopping center may also help burn calories. With the step-speed medium, exploring the shopping center can train thigh and calf muscles, arms, and upper abdomen. Moreover, this activity you can do for hours without feeling tired.
Lifting groceries: 31 calories per 10 minutes
Drape the plastic containing the groceries in the arm can train your back muscles, arms, and waist. Meanwhile, carrying grocery bags can train the shoulder muscles, arms and calves. So, when shopping at the supermarket, forget the stroller.
Using a vacuum cleaner: 23 calories per 10 minutes
More of this activity to train hand muscles, especially the upper arm. With occasional bending, the muscles of the waist also trained. Movement should be done by using both hands. Clean the area with movement back and forth as much as 3-5 times. Keep your slim body is not too bent.
Ironing clothes: 17 calories per 10 minutes
Intensive ironing can tighten the arm and train the balance right and left hands. Iron tools can be a burden when ironing exercise in a standing position. Ironing clothes can train your arms and back muscles. To prevent back pain, use one leg as a pedestal in turn. Readmore…